# Yadan Dahaidao Scenic Area (雅丹大海道景区)

Hami, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥20; shuttle bus ¥30; self-drive tours ¥50–100 per vehicle
- **Opening hours:** 2026.11.01-2027.04.30 09:00-18:00; 2027.05.01-2027.10.31 07:30-19:30
- **Time needed:** 3–5 hours
- **Address:** Qijiaojing Town, Yizhou District, Hami City
- **Getting there:** A private car is recommended.
- **Good for:** Hiking & Outdoors, Nature

## About Yadan Dahaidao Scenic Area

A road through an uninhabited wilderness, this was also an ancient route of the Silk Road, and it takes its name from the great sand sea. Here you can see ancient castles, beacon towers, post stations, prehistoric human settlement sites, fossil mountains, mirages and herds of wild camels roaming the desert. Here you will find every image of the Western Regions you have ever imagined. When the night sky leaves you spellbound, you will understand why this is the secret realm that haunts photographers and adventurers alike.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. Prepare a paper map in advance, or download an offline map, as there may be no signal at any time.
- 2. Bring plenty of water and dry food.
- 3. Pay attention to sun protection.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 842. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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