Three-day Fantasy Tour in Xinjiang Desert

⛺️Day 1: Entering the desert for the first time, encountering camel bells

🐫 Arrived at the Kumtag Desert in Shanshan in the morning, first went to the tourist center to learn about the desert, then rented a sand motorcycle, and felt the passion and unruliness of the desert at lightning speed. 🐫Ride a camel deep into the desert in the afternoon, with the camel bells echoing in the sea of ​​sand. Along the way, you can admire the beautiful curves of the sand dunes outlined by the sun. In the evening, you can watch the sunset in the desert, with the orange afterglow sprinkled on the sand dunes, which is beautiful. 🐫Check in at the desert camping base at night, lie in the tent, and fall asleep listening to the rustling sound of sand being blown by the wind.

⛺️The second day: Challenge yourself and explore the sea of ​​sand

Get up early in the morning to watch the sunrise and feel the shock of the desert waking up from its slumber. 🐫Sign up for a desert hike in the morning. Led by a professional guide, we climbed over sand dunes and observed the tenacious vitality of desert plants along the way. 🐫At noon, enjoy a special light meal in the heart of the desert to replenish your energy. Experience sandboarding in the afternoon. The thrill and joy of speeding down will make you forget your fatigue. 🐫At night, join the lively bonfire party, taste Xinjiang delicacies such as roasted lamb and naan pit meat, sing and dance, and indulge in this desert carnival night.

⛺️Day 3: Cultural exploration at the edge of the desert

🐫Leave the campsite in the morning and head to the Uyghur village at the edge of the desert. Walk into the local houses, experience the customs and culture of the Uyghur people, and learn how to make traditional handicrafts. 🐫At noon, taste authentic Uyghur cuisine, such as pilaf and big plate chicken. 🐫In the afternoon, go to Turpan Museum to learn about the historical changes of this land and explore the development of desert civilization. End this unforgettable trip to the Xinjiang desert with a lot of harvest.

Post by CHARLOTTE TAYLOR | Feb 20, 2025