Tourists are enjoying unique desert landscapes and immersing themselves in various sand-themed entertainment activities in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Gansu Province during the ongoing National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, running from October 1 to 8.
The Lop Nur People Village in Xinjiang's Yuli County has attracted tourists from across China with its stunning natural scenery featuring desert, lakes and populus euphratica forest.
Located on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert with the Tarim River running through it, the site is home to one of the oldest ethnic groups in the region, steeped in the ancient culture of Lop Nur people.
The scenic spot reopened to visitors in August after a four-month renovation, boasting a unique blend of picturesque spectacles and historical and cultural charm.
"This is my first visit to the Lop Nur People Village after its renovation. It feels more culturally rich than before. The services and tourism experiences in the scenic area has been greatly improved. And the scenery is really wonderful," said Zhu Xiangfeng, a tourist.
In the neighboring province of Gansu, tourists have been offered a chance to take a hot air balloon ride and appreciate the magnificent desert landscape at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in Dunhuang.
"I overlooked the Mingsha Mountain in the hot air balloon. It's really awe-inspiring, beautiful, and spectacular," said a tourist from Nanjing City of east China's Jiangsu Province.
In addition to traditional camel rides, this renowned tourist destination has launched off-road vehicles and motorcycles to attract younger visitors.
Vacationers enjoy desert scenery, activities in Xinjiang, Gansu
