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🟤Real-life Dune | A "Sci-fi World" Hidden in the Tengger Desert

📍Su Wu Desert Scenic Area, Minqin County, Wuwei, Gansu 🎫Free An obelisk in the dunes A giant water drop in the sand A time-space gate on the sand dunes A whisperer looking at travelers A Silk Road traveler standing at the intersection... These giant sculptures appear in the same desert It feels like you have come to another civilization The day and night here Are two completely different styles In the daytime It feels like you are in a post-apocalyptic dune At night It feels like you have entered the world of The Three-Body Problem ▫️The scenic area is located next to Provincial Highway S235 in Minqin County, Wuwei City, at the southern end of the Tengger Desert. The sculptures in the scenic area are created by artists from all over the world and are full of futuristic colors. ▫️The giant sculptures standing in the desert during the day make you feel like you are in a dune. On a clear night, with the starry sky as the background 🌌, it feels like you have come to another planet. The surreal visual experience gives you a strong sense of separation. Friends with megalophobia may even be scared away ✖️. ▫️When we arrived by car, it was already close to 9 pm. The sky was getting dark, and the clouds were thick 🌫️. There was a strong wind. In order to take pictures of the starry sky, we walked into the scenic area against the strong wind. The sculptures were not lit at night, and it was pitch black all around. We couldn't see our friends two steps away, and we got separated on the way. Fortunately, we were lucky that night. At 2:30 am, the clouds cleared and the moon rose. The stars were all over the sky, 🌙 and the moon was like a high-wattage searchlight hanging in the air, giving a strong sense of science fiction. ▫️After taking pictures of the starry sky, it was already 4 am. My friend and I slept in the car that night and had a light sleep. 📷 The next day, we got up early and continued to explore and take pictures. It was another feeling during the day. It was very suitable for taking wasteland-style photos. The highest Chinese-style pavilion sculpture in the desert was very attractive and very suitable for taking Hanfu photos. ▪️If you are also on a trip to the Hexi Corridor or planning a trip to the northwest, interested in the desert, like science fiction, and love taking pictures of the starry sky, then don't miss this place 💁🏻‍♀️ How to get there❔: 🚙Self-driving/Charter Navigate to 🗺️"Su Wu Desert Scenic Area" 360 km from Lanzhou, 4.5 hours; 107 km from Wuwei, 2 hours; 34 km from Minqin County, about 40 minutes Self-driving recommended🔝The road is in good condition, and off-road vehicles, sedans, RVs, motorcycles, and bicycles can all reach the destination. 🚕Charter is recommended from Minqin County, as the distance is short and the cost is not high. 🏜️Scenic Area Conditions: Free entry 🎫 | Free parking 🅿️ | Sightseeing car fee 💰Round trip 20/r It is recommended to take a sightseeing car in summer, as the area is large, and it is hot and tiring to walk, which may be difficult to persist. There are toilets in the scenic area, but there is no electricity. If you need to use them at night, you need to bring your own light source. 🏠Accommodation recommendation: Minqin County | Sleep in the car or camp | Star Picking Town in the scenic area (expensive) 🍚Dining: The supermarket in the scenic area is only open during the day, so you can bring your own food.
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Posted: Jan 3, 2025
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