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180km away from northwest of Dunhuang, Gansu Province.
Unique Wind-Carved Landscapes, Most typical yardang landform in China
Situated 180 kilometers in the northwest away from Dunhuang City, the Dunhuang Yadan National Geologic Park is the largest one of Yadan Landform found so far. The park stretches twenty-five kilometers from north to south and about two kilometers from east to west. It features the unique and wonderful scenes and landscapes of gobi desert.
In concentrated park there are all sorts of strange-shaped wind erosion landforms, where like a medieval city as a whole. In this special city, there are walls, streets, buildings, squares, churches, and sculpture.
Unique Wind-Carved Landscapes: Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark(also known as Yadan National Geopark) offers a breathtaking glimpse into one of China's most dramatic and surreal desert landscapes. The Yardang landforms in Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark are naturally shaped by wind erosion over millions of years. The shapes can be like castles, ships, animals and even ancient cities.
Most typical yardang landform in China: According to experts' research, yardang landform can be seen in many places in Xinjiang, but Yadan landform in ghost city, Dunhuang, Gansu is the most typical. It is rare in the world for its large scale, strange shape and magnificent momentum.
Stepping into Dunhuang Yadan seems to have entered a dreamlike world. The rolling and varied shapes of the Yadan landform are like the sculpture art of the earth, is a masterpiece carefully carved by the nature for hundreds of millions of years. The Yadan here has various types and forms, including magnificent palaces, exotic animals, towering pagodas, mysterious castles, etc. They present colorful colors and unique textures under the sunshine. Here you can see varied and vivid shapes such as street, castle, battleship and pyramid.
The formation of Yadan landform has gone through a long historical process. It was formed by lake bottom deposition, crustal movement, rain erosion and strong wind erosion. The Dunhuang Basin was a very large forest about two million years ago. At that time, the climate here was mild and humid, and the water plants were rich, which was suitable for the survival and reproduction of all kinds of animals and plants. Due to abundant rainfall, a vast freshwater lake was formed, which reached Guazhou in the east and Lop Nur in the west, that is, the ancient Lop Nur. About 730,000 years ago, the temperature here began to rise, and it became dry and hot. After the lake was evaporated, the bottom of the lake was gradually exposed. Up to now, 120,000 years, it has experienced violent crustal movement, which has lifted the soil layer buried deep underground, while the exposed stratum has been gradually developed under the action of floods and wind for a long time, forming the Yadan landform we see now.
Walking along the winding path, you can feel the wonders of nature at every step. The wind is whistling in the ear, like an ancient elf whispering, telling the mysterious past of this land. Visitors can fully use their imagination and give each Yadan a unique story and role. In the morning, you can enjoy the stunning view of the sunrise at Dunhuang Yardang National Geopark. In the evening, you can enjoy the stunning sunset at the vast yadan landform. Walking along the main road of the park, you can watch the landmark landscapes such as Mongolian yurt, Peacock, Fleet going out to sea and Turtle going out to sea in turn, and every stop is amazing.
When night falls, Yadan in Dunhuang shows another breathtaking beauty. The light pollution here is extremely low, which creates excellent star-watching conditions. The vast starry sky spreads the whole sky like a bright gem, which sets off with the Yadan landform below, forming a shocking picture. Looking up at the starry sky, it seems to be integrated with the universe, and the troubles and pressures in my heart are gradually dissipating. In addition, the park is equipped with professional stargazing equipment, which allows visitors to better appreciate the beauty of the starry sky.
Exciting trip with sport utility vehicle: In Yadan in summer, it is an experience to take an off-road vehicle. With the bumps of vehicles, feel the collision between speed and passion, and watch the mysterious landscapes that cannot be reached on foot at close range. The dust raised seems to be a tribute to the wildness of this land.
Go-karting Challenge: If you are eager for speed and passion, go-karting can definitely satisfy you. With the roar of the engine, hold the steering wheel tightly and go fast on the special track. The strange Yadan is swept around, and the dust raised adds a bit of wildness. In this ancient land, you can experience the thrill of adrenaline soaring.
Pleasant Sightseeing Tram Tour: Driving a Sightseeing Tram slowly shuttles through Yadan landform group, as if reading a heavy geological history book. Comfortable seats and broad horizons allow you to have a panoramic view of the wonders along the way with a leisurely attitude.
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