Nanyue Red Desert Scenic Area

Nanyue Red Desert Scenic Area

The Nanyue Red Desert is located between Huangtian Village and Lian’e Village in Maxi Town, Shixing County, approximately 20 kilometers from the county seat. The scenic area covers a total of about 20 square kilometers. The area mainly consists of red basins, featuring a purplish-red hue and predominantly exposed hilly terrain that resembles a desert. Locally known as "Huangsha Ke" (Yellow Sand Mound), it is academically termed the "Nanxiong Red Soil Layer."

The development of the "Nanyue Red Desert" scenic area is a key project under Shixing County’s strategy of "Revitalizing the County through Tourism." The government has invested over 30 million yuan, with the initial phase covering an area of nearly 2 square kilometers. The scenic area offers several highlights including leisure sightseeing, hiking and camping, film and photography, as well as scientific exploration. It includes a visitor center spanning 60 acres, a parking lot with over 200 spaces, a replica ancient city wall extending over 200 meters in total length, and an indoor corridor stretching more than 80 meters. The site features seven themed spots—Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity, Happiness, Wealth, Wisdom, and Virtue—as well as two ancient-style fortresses (one round and one square) covering a combined area of over 100 square meters, a 5-kilometer walking trail for visitors, and three public restrooms.

The slopes and gullies crisscross the landscape, dividing the hillsides into rows of earthen mounds. These mounds, shaped by rain erosion into ridges with ravines on either side, create the appearance of continuous mountain ranges when viewed from afar. Walking among them gives one the illusion of traversing a desert or Gobi landscape.

Compared to the deserts of the northwest, Shixing’s red land may seem small, but in the south, it is an incredibly rare treasure. Walking across the red earth allows one to experience its magical allure...

Ticket: 20 RMB