Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia, China

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March 27th 2013

Published: March 27th 2013

In October 2012, Becky and I landed in Ningxia Autonomous Region and traveled to Zuoqi, Inner Mongolia to find the Gobi Desert. The area is absolutely superb with rocky deserts, isolated temples, sand dunes, salty lakes, camels, sheep everywhere (amazing meat for every meal!). We then rode a bus for 15 hours north to Ejina Qi, at the border with Mongolia to hike around a desert of poplar trees. In... Read Full Entry

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Jeremy Chiron

Jeremyaroundtheworld

I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info

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Around Zuoqi

Guang Zong Temple, Zuoqi

A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the ashes of deceased, used by Buddhists as a place of meditation.

Near Zuoqi

A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the ashes of deceased, used by Buddhists as a place of meditation.

behind Guang Zong Temple, Zuoqi

I love walking and as soon as I saw these mountains behind the temple, I knew we wouldn't simply visit the temple...

Behind Guang Zong Temple, Zuoqi

A nice walk on a sunny day. I was happy to be away from the city.

Guang Zong Temple, Zuoqi

few people walked this way. We could definitely have spent more time exploring the mountains around.

Guang Zong Temple, Zuoqi

A Tibetan Yurt. They are mostly used to store tools, grain or... tourists these days.

on the way to Guang Zong Temple, Zuoqi

Salt in the Tengger Desert

Tengger Desert

Moon Lake at Tengger Desert, inner Mongolia

This is what a Chinese website says: Moon Lake in this desert is one of the most adventurous and relaxed tourist destinations for those modern urbanite. It has three unique features. Its shape looks like a map of China; water in this lake is a natural medicated bath formula; under the surface layer, there is a black beach with a history of more than one thousand years.

Becky going up a dune

It's hard to walk in so much sand!

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

I will never get tired of this view

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

Peace

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

peace

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

31st March 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Yes we want to follow your journey.
The path you have chosen to bike sounds fascinating. I do hope you will write more about your experiences. Can't wait for the next blog.

1st April 2013

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

More coming soon!
i will try to share my experience as well as more pics of China. Have you been?

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