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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Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

I must thank the wind for this picture

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

Sand and wind: amazing effects.

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

Depaysement total! 月亮湖

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

A memorable sunset over the dunes

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

at sunset

Tengger Desert, around the Moon Lake

back at Zuoqi, mutton is the specialty.

qing tang yang rou

The road to Ejina Qi

Lots of construction on the road that leads north to Ejina Qi.

on the way to Ejina

We were supposed to be in the bus 9 hours... It took us 15 to get to Ejina! TMD :-)

on the way to Ejina

getting into Ejina Qi

We ate dust for 15 hours inside the bus

Sunset upon entering Ejina Qi

in Ejina Qi

We ate camel meat! And it was sensational! No fat, tender, perfectly grilled! It was really tasty! Don't forget there are thousands of camels everywhere in Inner Mongolia...

Sunrise over a large near Ejina Qi

We got up at 4am on our first day at Ejina, 居延海

Around Ejina Qi

The previous night at the bus stop, we found a local guide with whom we negotiated a fair price to tour Ejina Qi for a couple of days. He introduced us to his family's restaurant (where we had camel!) and took us around the sites.

Sunrise in the surroundings of Ejina Qi

ju yan hai Lake. 居延海

Sunrise in the surroundings of Ejina Qi

额济纳旗 ju yan hai. 居延海

Cold morning at Ejina!

居延海

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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