Mars No. 1 Road
火星一号公路
A straight road cutting through yardangs and Gobi desert. The reddish-brown mounds along the roadside and the 'Infinite Kilometers' road sign are popular photo spots.
Mars No. 1 Road is a stretch of highway south of Lenghu that crosses the Qaidam Gobi and a field of yardangs. The road is straight, flanked by reddish-brown yardangs and desert, and self-drive travelers have dubbed it 'Mars No. 1 Road.' At the southern end stands an 'Infinite Kilometers' themed road sign, a popular photo spot. It can be visited en route between Lenghu and Shuishang Yardang, or on the way toward Dachaidan. When taking photos, park in a safe place, do not stand in the middle of the road, and watch for passing heavy trucks. There are no gas stations along the way, so fill up before setting out.
Opening hours
All day