Lop Nor Grand Canyon

The Lop Nor Grand Canyon is located in Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on the edge of the Lop Nor uninhabited area. This grand canyon is about kilometers long, with the deepest drop exceeding 100 meters. It is hidden beneath the Gobi Desert, resembling a dormant dragon lying underground. The canyon walls are of various shapes, steep and rugged, and entering the canyon feels like being in an underground palace. The Lop Nor Grand Canyon is a unique gorge formed by the alluvial fan at the foot of the mountains in an extremely arid region, shaped by crustal uplift and intermittent torrential rain erosion. Over millions of years, water has flowed from the high Kurutag Mountains to lower areas, seeking weak spots on the ground to develop. Factors such as earthquakes, wind, and rain erosion have caused the canyon slopes to collapse, gradually forming its current appearance. From the entrance, the canyon gradually narrows and deepens. After buying tickets at the scenic area gate, you can drive into the scenic area following the indicated route, usually first reaching the small canyon area deep within the grand canyon. This section is not accessible by car. There is a go-kart track in the scenic area, and following the go-kart track and its flags, you can drive to the entrance of the grand canyon and then drive into the grand canyon. ⏳Playtime: Tickets cost 20 yuan per person, and an additional 50 yuan per person for self-driving into the scenic area. Playtime is 2 to 4 hours.