Xinjiang has the largest desert area in China, and the main deserts include:
The Taklimakan Desert
The largest desert in China and the second largest shift sand desert in the world, with an area of about 330,000 square kilometers, is located in the Tarim Basin.
The Gurbantunggut Desert
The second largest desert in China, with an area of about 48,800 square kilometers, is located in the Junggar Basin and is dominated by fixed and semi-fixed sand dunes.
The Kumtag Desert
Covering an area of about 22,800 square kilometers, it spans Gansu and Xinjiang and is famous for its tall sand mountains.
The Lop Nor Desert
Located in the Lop Nur region, it was once a lake that has dried up to form desert and Yadan landforms.
The Kumukuri Desert
It is located between Altun Mountain and Kunlun Mountain, with a higher elevation and an area of about 25,000 square kilometers.
The Akbeli Desert
Located in the southwest of Tarim Basin, it has a small area and strong mobility of dunes.
Each of these deserts has its own characteristics, and some have become popular destinations for tourism and adventure.
