Dream Desert Motor Park
梦想沙漠汽车航空乐园
The permanent venue of the Alxa Hero Gathering, with off-road tracks and desert camps on the edge of the Tengger Desert. Thousands of vehicles gather here each autumn.
The Dream Desert Motor and Aviation Park is on the eastern edge of the Tengger Desert, about 51 km from Bayan Hot. Since 2013, it has been the permanent home of the Alxa Hero Gathering. The gathering is China's largest off-road culture event and usually takes place around National Day. It features desert off-road races, the T3 track, aerial shows, concerts and tens of thousands of self-driving off-road vehicles camping on site. On ordinary days, visitors can try off-road sand driving, desert go-karts and paragliding, with each activity charged separately. The gathering draws huge crowds, so accommodation should be booked several months in advance. Protect yourself from sand and sun, and be prepared for cold nights.
Opening hours
Weekday programs run during the day; during the Heroes' Gathering, follow the official schedule
Nearby sights
- Swan Lake (Tengger Desert)
- Moon Lake (Tengger Desert)
- Yanfu Temple
- Dingyuanying Ancient Town
- Alxa Museum
- Guangzong Monastery (Nansi) & Helan Mountain Scenic Area
- Fuyin Monastery (Beisi)
- Tonghu Grassland