Explore the desert closest to the city—the Kumtag Desert

The Kumtag Desert is connected to the city and is known as the 'Desert in the City'. The setting sun sprinkles golden light on the sand grains, making the contours of the dunes more gentle and layered. The natural curves of the sand mountains and the patterns left by the wind are traces of nature's breath. The changing lines are clear between light and shadow without being deliberate, as smooth as chocolate. Come into the desert and feel the tenacity of the wind and sand and the miracle of life. 📍Address: 999 Park Road, Shanshan County, Turpan, Xinjiang 🚗Transportation: 1️⃣🚄Train Take a direct train from Urumqi to Shanshan North, 1.5 hours, and then take a taxi directly to the entrance of the desert scenic area 2️⃣🚘Self-drive or chartered car It takes about 4 hours to drive from Urumqi 🎫Ticket: Scenic area ticket 30 🛵Shuttle bus ticket: Line 1️⃣ 30, Line 2️⃣ 35 Line 1️⃣ goes directly from the entrance of the scenic area to , about 10 minutes Line 2️⃣ goes from to , stopping at a sand sculpture area in between (you can get off the bus to take photos and then get back on), the whole journey of Line 2️⃣ is about 30 minutes 🎏Attractions: 🏜️Climbing sand mountains The vast expanse of yellow sand 🐫Camel riding Camel riding in the Kumtag Desert is a highlight. Riding a camel through the desert is like traveling through time and space, back to the ancient Silk Road 🎫: 80 🚙Off-road vehicle surfing Feel the real speed and passion with the velocity of a racing wind 🎫: 160