Eboliang Yardang
俄博梁雅丹
A vast yardang complex with a full range of wind-eroded landforms. Its reddish-brown mounds and gullies look like the surface of Mars, and it is a filming location for sci-fi movies
Eboliang Yardang lies about 60 to 100 km northwest of Lenghu town and covers more than 2,000 square kilometers. It is one of the most complete and concentrated yardang areas in the Qaidam Basin, with long-ridge, tower-shaped and castle-like wind-eroded formations. Its reddish-brown rock layers glow intensely at sunrise and sunset. Nicknamed 'Mars Base No. 1', it is often used as a filming location for sci-fi movies. You can view it from the road around the edge, or hike near the Mars Camp. To go deeper into the interior, you must follow a local guide or an authorized off-road tour, and driving in solo is strictly prohibited. There is no entrance fee, though local rules apply. Bring plenty of water and sun protection.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime visits)