the guests in Kubuqi Desert
Location: Inner Mongolia
Best Time: May-October
Activities:
· Camel Riding
· Desert Off-Roading
· Visit Mongolian Nomads
Located about 10 hours by car from Beijing, this desert is home to China's 7th largest desert with expansive dunes, where sand dunes and oases create a stunning contrast, evoking a sense of the vast, lonely desert.
Here, you could try activities like desert off-roading, sandboarding, ziplining, and camel rides across the dunes. Visit the Engebei Desert Museum to learn about desert formation and conservation.
Experience traditional Mongolian life by visiting local herders, milking cows, and setting up yurts.
If you like challenges, hike the classic route from Longtougai Campsite to Yinkentala (about 20 km) to experience the pristine desert landscape.
Itinerary Tips:
You could take a high-speed train from Beijing to Hohhot (approximately 3.5 hours). From there, you can directly head to the Kubuqi Desert or add a visit to the grasslands to make your trip even more diverse:
· Day 1: Arrive in Hohhot
· Day 2: Experience horseback riding and stay in a Mongolian yurt on the Xilamuren Grassland
· Day 3: Drive to Kubuqi Desert, stopping at the Wudang Lamasery along the way
· Day 4: Spend a fun day enjoying activities in the Kubuqi Desert
· Day 5: Departure
Here is the 5-Day Xilamuren Grassland and Kubuqi Desert Tour itinerary for your inspiration. If you like the outdoors, the 8-Day Hohhot–Ordos Tour with Hiking, Camping, and Culture might suit you.
