Baogutu Desert
宝古图沙漠
A desert tourism area in the Horqin Sandy Lands of Naiman Banner. Its large dunes are popular for camel rides, sand sledding, off-road sand driving and desert night tours.
The Baogutu Desert tourism area is located about 45 km northeast of Daqin Tala Town in Naiman Banner, deep within the Horqin Sandy Lands. Tall, rolling dunes are interspersed with lake wetlands and sparse elm woodlands. It is one of the largest and most fully featured desert sites in Tongliao. Visitors can ride a small train or sightseeing vehicle into the desert, and try camel riding, sand sledding, archery and UTV sand driving. In summer, desert night tours and bonfire events are held. Admission starts at a few dozen yuan, and activities cost extra. Follow the official notices for prices. The site is about 2 hours by car from Tongliao city, making it suitable for a day trip. Bring sunscreen and enough drinking water.
Opening hours
8:00–18:00; night sessions in summer