Tengger Desert | Five Lakes Crossing Hiking Guide

Disconnect from the city, accompany with the wind and sand 🚄Transportation: We took a high-speed train from Chengdu to Yinchuan, and then joined a group departing from Yinchuan 1️⃣On the first day, we left Yinchuan at 8:30 in the morning, took a bus for 3 hours to the entrance of Tonggutaoer Swan Lake. Then we started hiking, about 12 kilometers of desert road, and camped near Swan Lake at night to rest 2️⃣On the second day, we broke camp and set off after 6 in the morning. We walked about 25 kilometers, passing by Wulan Lake and Suhai Lake, and camped near Sun Lake. Teammates who couldn't walk could take the supply vehicle directly to the campsite 3️⃣On the third day, it was the last 13 kilometers, walking to the Moon Lake transfer station, and then we completed this desert hiking trip 🎒Equipment to carry: Power bank (no signal and no power source in the desert) Tent and sleeping bag (will be placed on the supply vehicle) Windbreaker (better with a fleece liner, the temperature difference in the desert is big, and it's very cold at night) High-top hiking boots (to prevent spraining ankles) Definitely prepare gaiters (otherwise sand will get into your shoes) And the necessary hiking poles 🌞Sun protection items: Sun hat, sun protection mask, sunglasses, half-finger gloves (to prevent chafing from hiking poles), lip balm and moisturizing cream (essential, the desert is too dry) Other than that, bring pretty dresses or clothes, there is time to change clothes and take photos at the campsite, the desert sunset is absolutely beautiful!