Autumn charm draws tourists to scenic areas in Kubuqi Desert, N China's Inner Mongolia

Visitors enjoy the autumn scenery of the Xiangshawan scenic area in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Miao Yang)

Thanks to the cooler temperatures and a new autumn palette, scenic areas in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, are attracting tourists from near and far.

At the Xiangshawan (Whistling Dune Bay) scenic area, a national 5A-rated tourist attraction and a major tourism landmark in the region, visitors walk barefoot on the soft sand, try sand sliding or ride camels across the dunes to experience the desert landscape.

The mesmerizing views of desert lakes and swaying reeds at the Qixing Lake scenic spot provide visitors with a glimpse of the results of ecological restoration in the area.

The Yemingsha scenic area offers a variety of recreational activities, including bonfire parties, attracting families looking for outdoor experiences.

With a combination of desert scenery, ecological attractions and leisure activities, the Kubuqi Desert has become a popular destination for autumn travel in Inner Mongolia.

Visitors take photos at the Yemingsha scenic area in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Miao Yang)

A performance is staged at a theater at the Xiangshawan scenic area in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Miao Yang)

Visitors ride camels at the Xiangshawan scenic area in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Miao Yang)

Visitors ride camels at the Xiangshawan scenic area in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Miao Yang)

Visitors play beach volleyball at the Xiangshawan scenic area in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Miao Yang)

Photo shows an autumn sunset at the Qixing Lake scenic spot in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Miao Yang)

Visitors enjoy a bonfire party at the Yemingsha scenic area in Kubuqi Desert, located in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Miao Yang)