Decode the hidden hiking secrets of the desert.

Tengger Desert Five Lakes hiking guide, easy for beginners For your first desert hike, the Tengger Desert is a great choice! Located in the southwest of Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia, and the central border of Gansu, the Tengger Desert is the fourth largest desert in China. The Five Lakes route is well-established and well-equipped, suitable for both light and heavy hiking, and perfect for family trips. 1. Five Lakes Overview The Five Lakes refer to Swan Lake, Wulan Lake, Suhaitu Lake, Sun Lake, and Moon Lake, with a total distance of about 45 km. However, Swan Lake and Suhaitu Lake are almost dry, "Earth's Heart" Wulan Lake has water and a deep color, and Sun Lake and Moon Lake have little water. 2. Travel Tips During holidays, there are many people, commercial campsites are often full, and family groups are concentrated. If you want to take stunning photos, it is recommended to bring a drone. 3. Travel Guide 1. Transportation: You can take a high-speed train or plane to Yinchuan, then rent a car to Alxa Left Banner S315 Road. Although self-driving is tiring, it is flexible, and you can visit Helan Mountain and other places nearby. 2. Starting Point: The Tengger Desert in Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia, at the S315 Provincial Road Dream Desert Highway Archway. 3. Hiking: From the S315 Road starting point to Swan Lake Camp is about 7 km; from Swan Lake to Wulan Lake is about 14 km; from Wulan Lake via Suhaitu Lake to Sun Lake is about 13 km; from Sun Lake to Moon Lake is about 12 km. 4. Camping: Swan Lake, Wulan Lake, Sun Lake, and Moon Lake all have commercial campsites, providing water, food, etc., with a camping fee of CNY 20. 5. Equipment: Bring warm clothes for the large temperature difference between morning and evening, do sun protection at noon, prepare sand-proof shoe covers, backpack covers, and a stove with a wind shield.