Riding a motorcycle alone through Zhangye to Dunhuang, the Gobi desert under the scorching sun and strong wind turned out to be so charming

This itinerary: Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang (September)

The Gobi Desert is the predecessor of the desert, which will evolve into a desert under further erosion by wind erosion. Due to years of sun, rain and strong wind erosion, it has turned into a desert with gently undulating terrain and covered with large expanses of gravel.

Not long after I left Zhangye, I entered the Gobi Desert. Maybe it was related to the empty and desolate environment around me. For the first time, I felt lonely in my heart. I stopped by myself from time to time to smoke, and then continued riding. The whole journey was repeated without any thought, and I just kept riding, and unknowingly arrived at Jiayuguan amidst the endless sound of hot wind.

Jiayuguan is known as the most majestic pass in the world. It is connected to the Black Mountain Cantilever Great Wall to the north and the No. 1 pier in the world to the south. It is the westernmost pass of the Ming Great Wall. It was once known as the Throat of Hexi in history. Due to its dangerous terrain and majestic architecture, it is known as the key to the border and was also a transportation fortress on the ancient Silk Road.

I was very lucky to meet a motorcycle friend. He rode 700 kilometers from Lianyungang to here every day. I was very surprised at the time because I basically rode about 300 kilometers every day. I didn’t expect that he could ride 700 kilometers in one day. Having traveled so far, he had done a lot of research on this trip. And I basically just watch while walking, which is more casual.

Due to personal reasons, I don’t like to go to scenic spots. I didn’t enter Jiayuguan, so I set off by myself. We made an appointment to meet in Dunhuang. After leaving Jiayuguan city, we reached the Gobi Desert. The most interesting thing is that we can still see the Gobi Desert. The Qilian Snow Mountain not far away forces you to imagine the scorching heat here and the severe cold there, and marvel at the miraculous craftsmanship of nature.

Some people may want to ask, there is no scenery when you are riding a bicycle. What are you thinking about when facing such a desolate Gobi? To be honest, I didn't think about anything. It can also be said that I couldn't think of anything else at all. I only knew that I was free now and could run as I pleased.

Don’t you feel lonely? You will feel lonely for a while, after all, you are alone at the end of the day, but most of the time you enjoy it, the happiness that loneliness brings, you can only understand that feeling if you go out in person.

In fact, there is a highway from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang, but I still chose the ordinary highway that is not easy to walk. It is more comfortable for me. I can stop and go wherever I want. He is a casual wanderer.

Whenever I see such a stone monument or a promotional newspaper, I will stop the car. It feels very interesting and very contemporary. This is also a way for me to entertain myself. In fact, riding a bicycle There will always be something that attracts you when riding, perhaps something you never cared about before. Cycling will make you appreciate everything around you slower and more deeply.

After a period of scorching sun, I felt tired and sleepy, so I lay down and fell asleep in front of the windmills, and woke up full of energy.

Windmills look very small from a distance. I accidentally saw a fleet of windmills at close range in the service area. A large extended truck can only carry one blade. Can you imagine how big it is? As a An environmentally friendly new energy source, windmills convert nature's wind energy into the electricity we need every day.

From time to time, you can see many racks with dried fruits on the road. Natural dried fruits that have truly been exposed to the wind and sun of nature. Looking around, you can’t see anyone. Maybe they know that there is no one. Will come here to steal it and eat it.

The Yadan landform now generally refers to a wind-eating landform in dry areas. The ground formed by river and lake earthy sediments is weathered, intermittent water scouring and wind erosion, forming a landscape parallel to the prevailing wind direction. A landform combination of alternately arranged wind-eroded mounds and wind-eroded depressions (trenches).

It was the first time I saw such a natural scene. I stood there for a long time and couldn’t bear to leave. I touched it with my hands and felt its power. If you are immersed enough in it, you will be inexplicably moved. I am moved by how small I am in the desolation and loneliness.

The Mogao Grottoes were built in the Pre-Qin period of the Sixteen Kingdoms. They have 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals, and 2,415 clay sculptures. They are the largest and richest Buddhist sculptures in the world. Artistically.

The surrounding environment is also boundless Gobi beach. After years of wind erosion, it still stands there relatively intact. Since the tour has been closed when you get there, you can only admire it far away from the door. one time.

We gathered in Dunhuang as promised, and met a motorcycle friend on the way who was also going to Xinjiang. We temporarily formed the Three Musketeers and went to the border together. Everything was fine on the road.