This used to be part of inner mongolia boundary but is now a new entertainment park which offers sand-gliding, flying-fox across the yellow river and what-have-you... Was part of the 腾格里沙漠, Tenggeli Desert (which is literally next to it). Due to efforts to 'save the deserts', vegetation started to prevent sandstorms in this area. The project was pretty successful as roadworks began so much so that a road was built on this land (which was once desert area).
The yellow river down the sandy slopes...
A lone catus.. so cute!
And more to come... though these are definately not catus..
腾格里沙漠
One of the largest desert in China (other than the Gobi Desert). Since the campaign to 'save the desert', vegetations has been successfully grown across 1 km.
Wheat grass used to trap water, promoting vegetation.
I tried this!!! Since the vehicle is much larger, it's much more exciting roaring across the sand dunes.
一百零八塔 108 Pagodas
These pagodas are found to be built during the lost Xixia Kingdom era.
It was believed that Yang Yuying, part of the 杨门女将 army, once used a 天罗地网阵 to fend off invading forces here. These pagodas were then built in honour of her.
Trekking to the foot of the pagodas.
At the top of the pagodas lies one temple. A scene from the top..
A short digress.... Here's the local beef noodle...
And... mutton steamboat!
