The stage on the 22nd passed through the famous Populus euphratica forest, adding an extra point of interest to the otherwise grueling race.
The upcoming stages will take place over several consecutive days in the renowned Badain Jaran Desert, with the stage on the 23rd covering several dozen kilometers on desert tourist roads and gravel surfaces at the start and end, while the rest of the route circles the “Desert Everest.” Spanning 155.89 kilometers, the stage presents risks such as getting lost, getting stuck in sand, or rolling over—posing even greater challenges to all drivers' desert driving skills.