Bordering
Gansu Province and
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Tengger Desert is also called Tenggeli Desert in Chinese. It is located in southwestern Alxa Left Banner, Inner
Mongolia Autonomous Region. Tengger Desert is 240 kilometers from north to south, and 160 kilometers from east to west, making it the fourth largest desert in China with a size of 43,000 square kilometers.
What to see?
Sand dunes cover 71 percent of Tengger Desert area, accompanied by several inner lakes, flatlands, grasslands and hills. At first glance, this large-scale desert seems to extend to reach the blue sky.
Moon Lake Sightseeing
Moon Lake is situated in the hinterland of Tenggeli Desert, Alxa League; it is 70 kilometers southwest of Bayanhaote Town. Moon Lake is a beautiful and magic natural freshwater lake. With an area of three sq km, the lake resembles the shape of a map of China.The scenic spot is a distinctive desert expeditionary and tourist area in the west of Inner
Mongolia. There are a group of luxury Mongolian tents, European-style villas, and a comprehensive entertainment city with wooden corridors. The scenic spot can also offer boarding services. Main entertainment facilities include: surfing in the sea of sand on a cross-country truck, jeep and motorcycle and carting, sand surfing, swimming, riding horses and camels, black sand health care and sand volleyball and football.
Swan Lake Viewing
Swan Lake is the most famous one among all the inner lakes of the Tengger Desert. Along the lake shore are many sand jujube trees. The best time to visit Swan Lake is March to May. Many swans roost and play here in late March and early April; at the same time visitors can enjoy flourishing Malan flowers. In May, sand jujube trees turn green and make clear reflections on the lake. Another best time to visit is September, when the swans take a rest here on the way from north to south to spend the winter.
What to do?
Desert Hiking
Tengger Desert is a paradise for lovers of hiking and adventure. Wear suitable shoes and pack adequate food and water. If you are not energetic enough for that, jeeps are provided to take visitors through the desert.
Desert Camping
Staying overnight in the Tengger Desert, visitors can appreciate millions of stars shining brightly in the clear sky and watch an overwhelming sun rising gradually from the vast desert next morning.
Enjoy Desert Entertainment Facilities
Sand sliding is the most popular one, providing special areas for children and adults. Or some adventurous tourists can try desert surfing. Visitors need to fasten their seat belts when surfing across the desert by SUV.
How to get there?
Generally speaking, tourists are likely to start their trip from Yinchuan or Zhongwei which are about 130 kilometers and 180 kilometers away respectively.
1. From Yinchuan: Take a long-distance bus at Yinchuang Passenger Station to Shapotou, and get off at Tengger Desert. It takes about 2 hours.
2. From Zhongwei: Charter a car from Zhongwei City. It takes about CNY 50 for a single trip.
If starting from Alxa Left Banner, the best and easiest way is chartering a car, which takes about CNY150 for a 1-way trip and CNY 200 for a round-trip.
Travel Tips
Add: Bayanhot Town, Alxa League,Inner Mongolian Region
Opening Hours: 08::-18:00
Entrance Fees: CNY 180
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