Ruoqiang County Travel
Xinjiang Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Ruoqiang County — Home of the Loulan Ancient City, China's Red Date Hometown. A 4-day 3-night in-depth tour featuring ruin exploration, plateau adventure, pastoral experiences, and local cuisine.
Ruoqiang County Four Days Three Nights In-Depth Tour
Ancient city exploration, plateau crossing, pastoral picking — experience the history and natural charm of Ruoqiang
Arrive in Ruoqiang County, head to the Loulan Ancient City ruins, visit the ancient city remains, and learn about the historical changes of Loulan civilization.
- Ruoqiang County Hotel
- Campsite near the ruins
- Lop Nur Town Guesthouse
- Whole Roasted Lamb
- Desert Wild Vegetables
- Red Date Congee
- Do not touch the ruins
- Bring sufficient drinking water
- Pay attention to sun and wind protection
Traverse the Altun Mountains Nature Reserve all day, observe unique plateau flora and fauna, and enjoy magnificent plateau scenery.
- Plateau sun protection
- Warm clothing
- Oxygen canister (backup)
- Binoculars
- Prevent altitude sickness
- Do not disturb wild animals
- Follow the guide's instructions
Visit the Ruoqiang red date plantation base, learn about red date cultivation techniques, experience the fun of picking, and purchase high-quality red date products.
- Red date picking
- Processing technique tour
- Product tasting
- Ruoqiang Red Dates
- Dried Red Dates
- Red Date Wine
- Red Date Preserves
Visit the Ruoqiang Museum in the morning to systematically learn about Loulan culture and Ruoqiang history. Return in the afternoon based on your flight/train schedule.
- Confirm your trip in advance
- Pack specialties for checked baggage
- Check your documents and belongings
Ruoqiang County Must-Try Foods
Ruoqiang Red Dates
A National Geographical Indication product, featuring thin skin, thick flesh, small pit, and sweet taste, with high nutritional value, known as "Natural Vitamin Pills."
Desert Whole Roasted Lamb
Whole lamb roasted using traditional methods, with crispy skin and tender meat, a signature dish for entertaining distinguished guests in Ruoqiang.
Luobuma Tea
A tea made from the locally unique Luobuma leaves, known for its heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, a traditional beverage of Ruoqiang.
- May-Jun: Pleasant climate
- Sep-Oct: Red dates ripen
- Avoid Jul-Aug high heat
- Loulan Ancient City exploration
- Altun Mountains adventure
- Red date picking experience
- Signature cuisine tasting
- Tickets: Approx. ¥200
- Accommodation: ¥250-400/night
- Dining: ¥80-120/day
- Transportation: Approx. ¥300
- Total: ¥1500-2000
- How to get to Loulan Ancient City? → Apply for a pass in advance; guided tours recommended
- Will there be altitude sickness in the Altun Mountains? → High altitude; acclimatization in advance is needed
- What's special about Ruoqiang red dates? → Ample sunshine, large diurnal temperature variation, high sugar content
- Is Ruoqiang County safe? → Good public security, but pay attention to safety in desert areas