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Badain Jaran Desert · Singing Sand Dunes

Home to the tallest stationary dunes at 500m, with mysterious hidden lakes between dunes. Activities include camel expeditions, temple visits, and lake swimming. Best visited from May to October. Remote location with infrastructure rated 4/10.

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 7
Region: China, Inner Mongolia

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