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3 days and 2 nights in Alxa Left Banner Tengger Desert Five Lakes Hiking 52k

On the first day we entered the desert, we encountered a force seven wind. The sideways wind mixed with fine sand hits the hat, which is the sound of rain hitting the face; it hurts when it hits the face! Although he wrapped himself tightly, he was still covered with fine sand. Bringing a water backpack and water bag is really more convenient. I don’t have to pull down my mask to drink water. The oasis in the desert is full of vitality, and the big trees are precious resources. The irises in May are so beautiful. Luckily, I encountered a gerbil, it was really cute! The golden fur is so smooth in the sunlight that I really want to touch it. It was digging in the sand with its long legs in the level 7 wind. It was so cute. The tour guide also caught a sand lizard for us to feel its leather and soft belly. After we grabbed it and relaxed it, the little sand lizard would also relax and hold on to our fingers. The five lakes on the itinerary are Swan Lake, Ulan Lake, Suhatu Lake, and Sun Lake, and you will also see Moon Lake from a distance. Wulan Lake is the only freshwater lake, and the presence of Dunaliella algae gives the lake a light pink color. The summer sunshine in July and August will make the lake water even pinker, and it will definitely be more beautiful with a drone. But I prefer Sun Lake because there is a large beautiful meadow. After the bonfire party and fireworks, we slept in a Moroccan tent with plenty of standing space, a comfortable mattress and quilt, and we could even take a shower in the desert. It felt so blissful! The temperature in the desert is 33 degrees during the day and drops to 9 degrees at night. A warm sleep will restore your energy. A breeze of level 2 or 3, with the blue sky and golden sand, the picture is so beautiful that any photo taken with a mobile phone will be a beautiful one. Especially, you can complete the hike with a group of friends, which makes you feel full of energy!
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Posted: May 22, 2025
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