Minqin County Travel
Minqin County, Wuwei, Gansu - An ecological miracle where desert and oasis meet, home to Asia's largest artificial desert reservoir. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes sightseeing at Hongyashan Reservoir, Desert Park experience, learning about desert control spirit and Hami melon picking.
2-Day 1-Night Ecological Tour of Minqin County
Explore the miracle of desert oasis, feel the spirit of desert control, and experience the hometown of Hami melons
Arrive in Minqin, check into the hotel and then head to Hongyashan Reservoir to visit Asia's largest artificial desert reservoir. In the afternoon, experience Desert Park and participate in activities such as sand sliding and camel riding. Enjoy the desert sunset landscape in the evening.
- Minqin Hotel
- Reservoir Resort
- Desert Camping Base
- Scallion Fried Egg
- Desert Local Chicken
- Minqin Lamb
- Pay attention to sun protection and hydration in desert areas
- Pay attention to safety by the reservoir
- Evening is the best time for photography
In the morning, head to Minqin Hami Melon Planting Base to experience melon picking and taste fresh Hami melons. In the afternoon, visit Minqin Desert Control Memorial Hall to learn about the spirit of desert control. Buy Minqin specialties before returning.
- Hami Melon Picking Experience
- Desert Control Planting
- Desert Ecology Lecture
- Minqin Hami Melon
- Cynomorium Songaricum
- Wolfberry
- Desert Rose
- The drive from Wuwei to Minqin takes about 2 hours
- It is recommended to charter a car to visit various scenic spots
- Advance reservation is required for Hami Melon Base
Must-Try Foods in Minqin County
Minqin Hami Melon
A national geographical indication product. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, the sugar accumulation is high, the flesh is delicate, sweet and juicy, with a sugar content of up to 18%.
Scallion Fried Egg
A special dish of Minqin, made by stir-frying wild desert scallions with local eggs, fresh and refreshing with a unique flavor.
Minqin Lamb
Sheep raised on the edge of the desert have tender and non-greasy meat, suitable for stewing or barbecuing, and are a delicacy for entertaining guests locally.
- July-September: Hami melon ripening season
- May-June: Mild climate
- Avoid March-April when sandstorms are frequent
- Hami Melon Picking
- Desert Sand Sliding
- Desert Control Experience
- Reservoir Sunset Viewing
- Tickets: About ¥80
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥60-100 per day
- Transportation: About ¥200
- Total: ¥600-900
- When are Minqin Hami melons the sweetest? → Late July to August
- What projects are available in Desert Park? → Sand sliding, camel riding, etc.
- How to get to Minqin? → Take a bus from Wuwei Bus Station
- Opening hours of Desert Control Memorial Hall? → Tuesday to Sunday