Moon Lake in the Tengger Desert

Moon Lake in the Tengger Desert

Moon Lake in the Tengger Desert is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

In traditional impressions, deserts are seen as lifeless, and all we can imagine is their desolation and grandeur. But this is far from the whole picture of the desert—when the sun sets, the undulating sand dunes resemble golden waves, majestic yet gentle; and the blue Moon Lake shines brilliantly like a dazzling piece of jade in the vast desert.

Moon Lake, a pristine lake with a history of 60 million years, is the only natural, intact lake in the world’s deserts that resembles the shape of China. Its mix of saline and fresh water nurtures countless fish and shrimp, while flocks of wild ducks, grey cranes, red geese, and mandarin ducks freely swim among the lush reeds. Even the angelically beautiful and princess-like elegant swans are drawn to the tranquility of Moon Lake. They come here to establish their own havens and enjoy family life.

The Moon Lake Ecotourism Area in the Tengger Desert is located in the heart of the Tengger Desert in Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia. It is just a 90-minute flight from Beijing and a 2-hour drive from Yinchuan Airport. It is the closest high-end desert ecotourism area to major inland cities in China, featuring the most comprehensive facilities and richest tourism content. Covering a core area of 150 square kilometers, it combines traditional grassland nomadic culture, desert landscapes, Gobi charm, pristine lakes, and Tibetan Buddhism. It has become a spiritual retreat for modern urbanites to experience pristine nature, reflect on life, and gain wisdom. Recognized as one of the world’s most influential deep-desert tourism destinations, it enjoys the reputation of being the “Shangri-La of the Desert and a Paradise for Conferences and Leisure.”

Thanks to its unique environment and high-end, differentiated personalized services, Moon Lake in the Tengger Desert has won several prestigious awards, including “China’s Best Pristine Eco-Resort Hotel” in the 2007 Golden Pillow Awards, “One of China’s Last 20 Rare Natural Wonders,” and “Top Ten Chinese Resort Hotels.”

Following Boao and Lijiang, Moon Lake in the Tengger Desert has become one of the most favored destinations for high-end groups seeking conferences, leisure, and vacations. Global giants such as Coca-Cola, Nokia, Siemens, Dutch Heineken Brewery, Wrigley, and Lenovo have chosen Moon Lake for conferences, training, team-building, and VIP client appreciation events.

The moon-like paradise deep in the desert, Moon Lake, has also become a sought-after location for beauty pageants and model photo shoots. Events such as the “CCTV Model Contest,” “Giant Network Beauty Contest,” and “HNA Baby” have all focused their lenses here.

The secluded Moon Lake attracts numerous high-end domestic and international visitors for vacation and leisure, offering an unparalleled desert paradise.

Address: Within Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League

Type: Lake, Desert, Gobi

Rating: AAAA

Recommended visiting time: 3–4 hours

Phone: 0483-8690076

Official website: http://www.moonlake.com.cn/

Opening hours:

8:00-20:00