Kubuqi Desert
Inner Mongolia · China
In the afternoon, you will take the car back to your Hohhot hotel where the wonderful day tour concludes.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kubuqi Desert
Welcome to the Kubuqi Desert, a landscape that challenges our very understanding of environmental limits. Located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, just south of the Mongolian border and north of the Yellow River, Kubuqi…
Listen in the app2Crossing the Mother River: The Yellow River Bridge
To truly appreciate the Kubuqi Desert, one must first cross the lifeblood of northern China: the Yellow River. As we traverse the massive bridge leading into the Ordos City region, look down at the silt-heavy waters of the river,…
Listen in the app3The Science of Greenery: Ecological Protection Zone
We are now entering the In-Khata-Shang-San Ecological Tourist Scenic Area, a primary site for observing the reforestation efforts. Stand for a moment and look at the ground beneath your feet. …
Listen in the app4Acoustic Wonders: The Singing Sands of Kubuqi
As we move deeper into the heart of the dunes, we encounter one of the Kubuqi's most fascinating natural mysteries: the Singing Sands. If you walk, jump, or slide down the steeper faces of these dunes, you will hear a distinct…
Listen in the app5The Golden Bow: Camel Treks and Nomadic Heritage
No journey through the Kubuqi would be complete without experiencing the traditional mode of desert travel: the camel. The camels here are the Bactrian variety, distinguished by their two prominent humps, or 'thui' in the local…
Listen in the app6Desert Power: The Solar Sea
As we head toward the southern edge of the scenic area, the landscape takes on a futuristic quality. Thousands of blue-black solar panels stretch across the dunes like a second, artificial sea. …
Listen in the app7The Flavors of Ordos: Local Cuisine and Hospitality
After a long day in the sun, we gather for a meal that reflects the unique cultural blend of the Ordos region. There is a common misconception that finding vegetarian food in this part of China is difficult, but as you will see,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Kubuqi Desert comes to a close, we stand once more at the edge of the dunes, looking back at what has been achieved. The transformation of this 'String of the Bow' is not just a local success story; it…
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What is Kubuqi Desert?
Kubuqi Desert is a place in Inner Mongolia · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Inner Mongolia · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.3254, 109.3294 |
| Last updated |