Gurbantunggurt Desert

Gurbantunggurt Desert lies 83 kilometers to the north of the urban area of Shihezi. The second largest desert in China is 48,000 square kilomters in size. The desert is dotted with oases, lakes andfarm fields, presenting a marvelous sight. At the depth of the desert sand dunes undulate toward the horizon. From time to time foxes, rabbits and Mongolian gazelles run by.