The Badain Jaran Desert spans across the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Ningxia, and Inner Mongolia, encompassing an area of 49,000 square kilometres (19,000 sq mi) and ranking as the third largest desert in China.
Embark on an exclusive tour to explore the magnificent Badain Jaran Desert, commencing from Zhangye.
The Badain Jaran Desert spans across the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Ningxia, and Inner Mongolia, encompassing an area of 49,000 square kilometres (19,000 sq mi) and ranking as the third largest desert in China.
Embark on an exclusive tour to explore the magnificent Badain Jaran Desert, commencing from Zhangye.
Discover the Third Largest Desert in China
Badan Jaran Desert - At 8 am, meet the local guide at the Zhangye hotel.
Travel by car to the entrance of Badain Jaran Desert, then switch to a 4-WD vehicle to venture into the heart of the desert. Along the way, enjoy the sight of many beautiful lakes. At sunset, climb to the top of the dunes to captureā¦
Discover the Third Largest Desert in China
Badan Jaran Desert - At 8 am, meet the local guide at the Zhangye hotel.
Travel by car to the entrance of Badain Jaran Desert, then switch to a 4-WD vehicle to venture into the heart of the desert. Along the way, enjoy the sight of many beautiful lakes. At sunset, climb to the top of the dunes to capture stunning photos of the desert.
Badain Jaran Desert
Badan Jaran Desert - Experience the sunrise from the hilltop, visit the Lamasery Temple, the quaint village, the Holy Lake, and enjoy hiking if desired.
Continue exploring the desert by jeep.
Badain Jaran Desert to Zhangye
Badan Jaran Desert - Capture morning photos, then take the 4-WD vehicle back to the desert entrance (3 hours). Travel by car to the Zhangye hotel, railway station, or Zhangye airport.

- 2 nights accommodation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 2 nights accommodation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Flight & train tickets
- Gratuities
- Flight & train tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.