Walk and drive along the desert highway, crossing the Taklamakan Desert!

🎈G580 and the desert highway, from Hotan to Aral, the entire route is paved with asphalt, the road conditions are good, the speed limit is 80, and the desert section is about 430 kilometers long. 🎈There is almost no vegetation on both sides of the highway, only sparse poplar trees grow. Some sections of the road are fixed with woven grass mats, but the yellow sand has spread to the roadside. 🎈There are very few vehicles along the way, and the desert is deserted. Prepare water and food. 🎈There is a parking spot every five kilometers or so for parking and sightseeing. 🎈Park and climb the sand dunes to look into the distance, and you will see endless undulating sand dunes on both sides, which is very shocking! 🎈There are no villages or towns along the 430-kilometer route, so fill up with gas before entering the desert highway! There are two gas stations along the way, but be cautious of the unnamed gas station 50 kilometers from Hotan. It is recommended to use the Sinopec Hongbaishan gas station, which is more than 100 kilometers from Hotan! 🎈There are two service stations along the way, the "Hongbaishan Service Area" in the Hotan section and the "Arele Service Area" in the Aksu section, where you can rest, relax, and eat. But only Hongbaishan has gas!