Mongolie-Intérieure et Gansu, People's Republic of China
Désert de Badain Jaran
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Let the terrain write the route.
Giant dunes, interdunary lakes and caravan remains make up an exceptional desert route.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Desert · Nature · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Désert de Badain Jaran
Giant dunes, interdunary lakes and caravan remains make up an exceptional desert route.
The discovery of Badain Jaran Desert is based on Badain Jaran Desert, Badain Jaran Temple and Badain Jaran Interdunary Lakes. The stay thus alternates between desert areas, natural areas and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: transport and openings to be confirmed and weather likely to modify the program. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Badain Jaran Desert
- Badain Jaran Temple
- Interdunary Lakes of Badain Jaran
Before you choose
- Transport and openings to be confirmed
- Weather likely to change the programme
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Désert de Badain Jaran
The desert of Badain Jaran is hit by its very high dunes, salty or brackish lakes and horizons where the sand seems to surround the water. The visit is made with suitable vehicles and local guides, because distances, heat, wind and orientation make this landscape as demanding as it is spectacular.
Temple
Temple de Badain Jaran
The temple of Badain Jaran appears near an interdunary lake, set as a human landmark in an ocean of sand. The contrast between religious buildings, reflections of water and golden slopes gives a rare scene, often reached at the end of a long and shaken track.
Lake
Lacs interdunaires de Badain Jaran
The interdunary lakes of Badain Jaran form blue, green or white spots between the dunes, sometimes bordered by salt, reeds or small shrines. Their presence makes the desert less uniform and more disturbing, especially when the reflections change with the wind and the razing light.
Practical tips
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