Kumtag Desert, Shanshan, Xinjiang

Kumtag means "sand mountain" in Uyghur, and Kumtag Desert means "desert with sand mountains". According to the elderly, the famous ancient city of Loulan may be buried under the desert. The Kumtag Desert is one of the few deserts in the world that is closest to a city, where you can overlook the oasis and the city. ✨When you step into the Kumtag Desert, the endless golden sand dunes will roll up and down like waves, extending to the distant horizon. The sunlight shines on the sand, sparkling with golden light, like countless tiny gems. Kumtag means "sand mountain" in Uyghur, and Kumtag Desert means "desert with sand mountains". According to the elderly, the famous ancient city of Loulan may be buried under the desert. The Kumtag Desert is one of the few deserts in the world that is closest to a city, where you can overlook the oasis and the city.