The desert closest to the city in the world is undoubtedly the Kumtag Desert in Xinjiang. It is located at the southern end of the old city of Shanshan, covering an area of about 2,500 square kilometers. It is one of the three major national scenic spots in Xinjiang along with Tianchi Lake and Bosten Lake. As far back as the Tang Dynasty, the Kumtag Desert was known as the "Great Phantom Moraine", and it is still shrouded in mystery. The local people claimed that the ancient Loulan Kingdom was buried under this desert. .
But for tourists who can see the sea and the mountains and seas, the desert itself is full of mystery. When the Kumtag Desert delineates part of the area and develops into the Kumtag Desert Scenic Area, the mystery of the desert is naturally to be revealed. Uncover a corner. The first surprising thing is that it is the closest to the city, almost zero distance.
On one side is the vast, majestic, vast and boundless desert ocean; on the other side is the lush, beautiful and charming oasis and green fields. The pattern of the Kumtag Desert and Shanshan County has aroused the curiosity of countless tourists.
But when you walk in here, you can't help but find that this desert, which should be daunting or scary, is full of infinite fun and challenges. In addition to archaeologists conducting scientific research and investigation on the Kumtag Desert, this mysterious sandy land has also become a paradise for countless explorers, but for ordinary tourists, sand karts, camel riding adventures, Sand boarding, powered parachute, sand therapy and health care, desert sightseeing, etc. are undoubtedly the most attractive itinerary arrangements for "exploring the secrets" of the desert.
Looking far away from the golden sand mountain, you can see the long yellow sand and continuous sand ridges. Sandy off-roading is one of the most popular projects in the scenic spot. Whether you are sitting in a convertible car to experience the sandy landscape, or driving yourself to seek excitement, off-roading is the soul of the Kumtag Desert Scenic Spot, which is what every tourist should do. experience once.
It has many off-road routes and different ways of playing, and there are different options for seeking excitement. In order to allow tourists to adapt to the desert environment more quickly, whether they are driving their own cars or driving cars in the scenic area, off-road self-driving training is specially set up in the scenic area. In this way, the "journey to explore the mysteries" of the desert must be more profound.
At the same time, the coolest thing in the desert is sandboarding, sitting on a special wooden board, and then sliding from the top of the desert to the lowest point, the slope is nearly 80 degrees, and it is inevitable to look down from a high place. Feel flustered, but if you sit on the plank and slide down, the tension and excitement will be unforgettable after all.
At the same time, the surrounding scenery is unobstructed, and even the oasis is faintly visible. It is said that if you are lucky, you can see mirages here, like urban buildings. Of course, it must not be Shanshan County.
In addition to playing various sand sports, tourists can also enjoy the oldest performances in the desert. The customs and folk customs of the complete live performance show the ancient culture to the fullest in the background of the desert. The most talked about is the wedding custom performance, which is picturesque and intoxicating.
But the unique climate provides a unique environment for desert tourism and sand therapy. Sand therapy is an important part of Uyghur medicine and has a long history. Every summer, countless domestic and foreign tourists come here for sand therapy. It is like the Dead Sea, which has a very attractive health charm.
Sand therapy has miraculous effects on the treatment of various rheumatic diseases, back pain, arthritis, joint pain, etc. Tourists can also perform physical and mental treatment while having fun, which is really multiple in one fell swoop. Moreover, such a large desert scenic spot has so many recreational projects. It is said that in the future, hot air balloons, desert games and other projects will be carried out. The powered parachute has also been tried in the scenic spot, and the ticket is only 30 yuan.
Such value for money is a tourist attraction that you must not miss when you come to Xinjiang. Whether it is a free tour or a self-driving tour, this desert is worth exploring. Even though there are a variety of play items, the natural landscape of the Kumtag Desert is more outstanding due to the desert itself. Camel adventure is a project that combines scenic spots with nature. In such a mysterious and vast desert, the camel as the ship of the desert must be quite a few.
As the sun sets and the twilight is dim, a group of camels are walking on the sandy ridge in the distance. The quiet and beautiful world seems to stop turning, as if time and space are turning; as if the desert is about to split a gap, as if the ancient kingdom of Loulan emerged from it. With the pace of the old man, camel footprints are left on the sand, and with the wind blowing, history does not leave the slightest trace. At this time, the spectacular picture of "the desert is solitary, the long river sets the sun" can no longer be replaced, and the Kumtag Desert has become another realm.
