28 Days China Silk Road Cycling Tour from Xian to Urumqi

Cycling Distance: Total distance 98km, pure cycling 98km (no hitchhiking, constant speed cycling throughout)
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Lianhu District, Xi'an (Xi'an 西安), is about 400 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Chengguan Street, Qian County (Qianxian 乾县), is about 800 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises slowly, with a total climb of about 400 meters and a slope gradient of 2%-3%. There are no steep slopes, and the overall climb is gentle, gradually adapting to the altitude change.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with smooth asphalt roads, which are wide and free of damage and potholes; the first 30 kilometers are from the suburban area of Xi'an (Xi'an 西安) to Xianyang (Xianyang 咸阳), with heavy traffic. You need to ride on the side and pay attention to avoiding motor vehicles; the last 68 kilometers are from Xianyang (Xianyang 咸阳) to Qian County (Qianxian 乾县), with gradually decreasing traffic, smooth road surface and no obstacles. The cycling comfort is medium, suitable for warm-up adaptation, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Xi'an (Xi'an 西安) to Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州).
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off on time at 7:00 (avoid the morning rush hour in the urban area, and the cycling comfort is high in the morning); 2. Cycling Rhythm: Cycle at a constant speed throughout the journey, keeping the speed at 18-22 km/h. Rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers to replenish water and energy; 3. Passing Nodes: South Gate of Xi'an (Xianyang Nanmen 西安南门) → Qindu District, Xianyang (Xianyang Qinduqu 咸阳秦都区) → Yanxia Town, Liquan County (Liquan Yanxia Zhen 礼泉县烟霞镇) → Chengguan Street, Qian County (Qianxian Chengguan Jiedao 乾县城关街道) (end point). You can overlook Hanyang Mausoleum (Hanyang Ling 汉阳陵) along the way (optional detour for visit); 4. Accommodation: After arriving at Chengguan Street, Qian County (Qianxian 乾县), check into an express hotel near National Highway G312 to rest and relieve cycling fatigue; 5. Supply: There are dense villages and towns along the way, with villages and towns every 10-15km, where you can buy water and snacks at any time; there are supermarkets and restaurants in Liquan County (Liquan 礼泉县) and Qian County (Qianxian 乾县) to replenish supplies and have regular meals. Refer to the supply frequency of long-distance cycling to ensure sufficient supplies.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 102km, pure cycling 102km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Chengguan Street, Qian County (Qianxian 乾县), is about 800 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, urban area of Binzhou (Binzhou 彬州), is about 950 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises gently uphill, with a total climb of about 150 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-5%. Some sections have hidden gentle slopes, so it is necessary to distribute physical strength reasonably.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; the section from Qian County (Qianxian 乾县) to Yongshou (Yongshou 永寿) is a gentle uphill with small undulations; the section from Yongshou (Yongshou 永寿) to Binzhou (Binzhou 彬州) is interspersed with short downhill sections, with moderate traffic. There are large vehicles passing in some sections, so you need to ride on the side and pay attention to safety. The Loess Plateau gully landform can be seen along the way, adjusted with reference to the actual cycling conditions on the Loess Plateau (Huangtu Gaoyuan 黄土高原).
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off at 7:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 17-21 km/h, rest for 10 minutes every 18 kilometers. Slow down on uphill sections and cycle at a constant speed; 3. Passing Nodes: Chengguan Street, Qian County (Qianxian Chengguan Jiedao 乾县城关街道) → Jianjun Street, Yongshou County (Yongshou Jianjun Jiedao 永寿县监军街道) → Diantou Town, Yongshou County (Yongshou Diantou Zhen 永寿县店头镇) → Yimen Town, Binzhou City (Binzhou Yimen Zhen 彬州市义门镇) → Urban Area of Binzhou (Binzhou 彬州) (end point). You can overlook Yongshou Wuling Temple Pagoda (Yongshou Wuling Si Ta 永寿武陵寺塔) along the way (optional visit); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in the urban area of Binzhou (Binzhou 彬州), with bicycle repair shops nearby for vehicle inspection and maintenance; 5. Supply: There are dense villages and towns along the way. There are large supermarkets and restaurants in Yongshou County (Yongshou 永寿县) and Binzhou City (Binzhou 彬州) to replenish supplies and have regular meals. Prepare a wind and sand scarf in advance to deal with a small amount of wind and sand.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 103km, pure cycling 103km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, urban area of Binzhou (Binzhou 彬州), is about 950 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Kongtong District, Pingliang (Pingliang 平凉), is about 1200 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises continuously gently uphill, with a total climb of about 250 meters and a slope gradient of 4%-6%. Entering the Loess Plateau gully area, the altitude gradually increases.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; the section from Binzhou (Binzhou 彬州) to Changwu (Changwu 长武) has more undulating roads, slightly steeper uphill slopes, and more dust in some sections; the section from Changwu (Changwu 长武) to Pingliang (Pingliang 平凉) has smaller undulations and moderate traffic, with more large vehicles. It is necessary to take wind and sand prevention measures, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Pingliang (Pingliang 平凉) to Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州).
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off at 7:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 16-20 km/h, rest for 15 minutes every 15 kilometers to relieve uphill fatigue and replenish water and energy; 3. Passing Nodes: Urban Area of Binzhou (Binzhou 彬州) → Hongjia Town, Changwu County (Changwu Hongjia Zhen 长武县洪家镇) → Urban Area of Changwu County (Changwu 长武县) → Wangcun Town, Jingchuan County, Pingliang City (Pingliang Jingchuan Wangcun Zhen 平凉市泾川县王村镇) → Kongtong District, Pingliang City (Pingliang Kongtong Qu 平凉崆峒区) (end point). You can overlook Kongtong Mountain (Kongtong Shan 崆峒山) along the way (optional detour for visit); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Kongtong District, Pingliang (Pingliang 平凉), with supermarkets and pharmacies nearby for convenient rest; 5. Supply: There are dense villages and towns along the way. There are sufficient supplies in Changwu County (Changwu 长武县) and Pingliang City (Pingliang 平凉). You can purchase wind and sand prevention and sun protection products to deal with the subsequent Gobi sections.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 100km, pure cycling 100km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Kongtong District, Pingliang (Pingliang 平凉), is about 1200 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, urban area of Jingning County (Jingning 静宁), is about 1400 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises gently uphill, with a total climb of about 200 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-5%. The altitude change in some sections is obvious, which can be gradually adapted to.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; the section from Pingliang (Pingliang 平凉) to Longde (Longde 隆德) is a gentle uphill, with gradually increasing vegetation and scattered Hui villages along the way; the section from Longde (Longde 隆德) to Jingning (Jingning 静宁) has a gentle slope and little traffic, with medium cycling comfort. It is necessary to respect local ethnic customs and slow down, adjusted with reference to the actual cycling conditions in Northwest China (Xibei 西北).
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off at 7:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 17-21 km/h, rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers to adapt to the altitude change; 3. Passing Nodes: Kongtong District, Pingliang City (Pingliang Kongtong Qu 平凉崆峒区) → Shatang Town, Longde County (Longde Shatang Zhen 隆德县沙塘镇) → Urban Area of Longde County (Longde 隆德县) → Jieshipu Red Army Long March Memorial Hall (Jieshipu Hongjun Changzheng Jiniantang 界石铺红军长征纪念馆) (optional visit) → Urban Area of Jingning County (Jingning 静宁) (end point); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Chengguan Town, Jingning County (Jingning 静宁), with affordable price and convenient surrounding supplies; 5. Supply: There are many villages and towns along the way. There are supermarkets and restaurants in Longde County (Longde 隆德县) and Jingning County (Jingning 静宁). As the "Hometown of Chinese Apples" (Zhongguo Pingguo Zhixiang 中国苹果之乡), Jingning (Jingning 静宁) allows you to buy fresh apples to supplement vitamins, with supply suggestions optimized with reference to local products.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 105km, pure cycling 105km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, urban area of Jingning County (Jingning 静宁), is about 1400 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Anding District, Dingxi (Dingxi 定西), is about 1600 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises gently uphill, with a total climb of about 200 meters and a slope gradient of 4%-7%. Entering the Loess Plateau hilly area, the wind and sand gradually increase.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; the section from Jingning (Jingning 静宁) to Huining (Huining 会宁) is an undulating road with slight wind and sand in some sections; the section from Huining (Huining 会宁) to Dingxi (Dingxi 定西) has fewer undulating sections and moderate traffic. There are large vehicles passing in some sections, so it is necessary to take wind and sand prevention and sun protection measures, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions in the transition section from the Loess Plateau (Huangtu Gaoyuan 黄土高原) to the Hexi Corridor (Hexi Zoulang 河西走廊).
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off at 7:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 16-20 km/h, rest for 10 minutes every 18 kilometers to replenish water and energy and take wind and sand prevention measures; 3. Passing Nodes: Urban Area of Jingning County (Jingning 静宁) → Taipingdian Town, Huining County (Huining Taipingdian Zhen 会宁县太平店镇) → Urban Area of Huining County (Huining 会宁) (visit Huining Red Army Meeting Site (Huining Hongjun Huishi Jiuzhi 会宁红军会师旧址), optional) → Zhongchuan Town, Huining County (Huining Zhongchuan Zhen 会宁县中川镇) → Anding District, Dingxi City (Dingxi Anding Qu 定西安定区) (end point); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Anding District, Dingxi (Dingxi 定西), with bicycle repair shops nearby for vehicle inspection and maintenance; 5. Supply: There are dense villages and towns along the way. There are sufficient supplies in Huining County (Huining 会宁) and Dingxi City (Dingxi 定西). As the "Hometown of Chinese Potatoes" (Zhongguo Shudu 中国薯都), Dingxi (Dingxi 定西) allows you to taste local potato products to supplement energy, with supply suggestions optimized with reference to local products.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 100km, pure cycling 100km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Anding District, Dingxi (Dingxi 定西), is about 1600 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Chengguan District, Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州), is about 1520 meters. The whole journey is mainly gentle downhill, with a total drop of about 80 meters and a slope gradient of 2%-4%. The cycling difficulty is low, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Xi'an (Xi'an 西安) to Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312 + Lanzhou South Ring Road, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Dingxi (Dingxi 定西) to Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) is mainly gentle downhill, making cycling easy; the traffic gradually increases when approaching the urban area of Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州), and there is a non-motor vehicle lane on the South Ring Road, making cycling safer. You can overlook the Yellow River Three Gorges (Huanghe Sanxia 黄河三峡) along the way.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off at 7:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Cycle at a constant speed throughout the journey, keeping the speed at 19-23 km/h. Control the speed on downhill sections and rest for 10 minutes every 25 kilometers; 3. Passing Nodes: Anding District, Dingxi City (Dingxi Anding Qu 定西安定区) → Gancaodian Town, Yuzhong County (Yuzhong Gancaodian Zhen 榆中县甘草店镇) → Jinya Town, Yuzhong County (Yuzhong Jinya Zhen 榆中县金崖镇) → Qilihe District, Lanzhou City (Lanzhou Qilihe Qu 兰州市七里河区) → Chengguan District, Lanzhou City (Lanzhou Chengguan Qu 兰州城关区) (end point). You can check in at Zhongshan Iron Bridge (Zhongshan Tieshiqiao 中山铁桥) and Mother Yellow River Sculpture (Huanghe Muqin Diaosu 黄河母亲雕塑) along the way; 4. Accommodation and Rest: Check into a hotel near the Yellow River (Huanghe 黄河) in Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州), rest in the afternoon, inspect and maintain the bicycle, replenish supplies, and go to Zhengning Road Snack Street (Zhengning Lu Xiaochi Jie 正宁路小吃街) to taste local snacks in the evening; 5. Supply: As the capital of Gansu Province (Gansu Sheng 甘肃省), Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) has extremely sufficient supplies, with supermarkets, convenience stores and bicycle repair shops all over. You can replenish all necessary cycling supplies and purchase local characteristic foods (Lanzhou ramen seasoning, sweet fermented grains (Tian Peizi 甜醅子)), with arrangements optimized with reference to the supply advantages of the provincial capital.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 102km, pure cycling 102km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Chengguan District, Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州), is about 1520 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, urban area of Yongdeng County (Yongdeng 永登), is about 1900 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises gently uphill, with a total climb of about 380 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-5%, gradually entering the eastern section of the Hexi Corridor (Hexi Zoulang 河西走廊), optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; the section from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Yongdeng (Yongdeng 永登) is mainly gentle uphill with moderate traffic. There are large vehicles passing in some sections, and the Yellow River tributaries and oasis landscapes can be seen along the way, with medium cycling comfort.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off at 7:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 16-20 km/h, rest for 10 minutes every 18 kilometers to relieve uphill fatigue; 3. Passing Nodes: Chengguan District, Lanzhou City (Lanzhou Chengguan Qu 兰州城关区) → Xigu District, Lanzhou City (Lanzhou Xigu Qu 兰州西固区) → Hongcheng Town, Yongdeng County (Yongdeng Hongcheng Zhen 永登县红城镇) → Urban Area of Yongdeng County (Yongdeng 永登) (end point); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Chengguan Town, Yongdeng County (Yongdeng 永登), with supply points and bicycle repair shops nearby; 5. Supply: There are dense villages and towns along the way. There are large supermarkets and restaurants in Yongdeng County (Yongdeng 永登) to replenish supplies and have regular meals. Adapt to the dry climate of the Hexi Corridor (Hexi Zoulang 河西走廊) in advance and increase water intake.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 100km, pure cycling 100km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, urban area of Yongdeng County (Yongdeng 永登), is about 1900 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Liangzhou District, Wuwei (Wuwei 武威), is about 1500 meters. The whole journey is mainly gentle downhill, with a total drop of about 400 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-5%. The cycling difficulty is low, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Yongdeng (Yongdeng 永登) to Wuwei (Wuwei 武威) is mainly gentle downhill, interspersed with a few gentle uphill sections, with little traffic. The oases along the way gradually increase, with a wide view and high cycling comfort.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:00 in the morning and set off at 7:30; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 19-23 km/h, control the speed on downhill sections, and rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers; 3. Passing Nodes: Urban Area of Yongdeng County (Yongdeng 永登) → Periphery of Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County (Tianzhu Zangzu Zizhixian 天祝藏族自治县) → Liangzhou District, Wuwei City (Wuwei Liangzhou Qu 武威市凉州区) (end point). You can visit Wuwei Luoshi Pagoda (Wuwei Luoshi Ta 武威罗什塔) (optional); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Liangzhou District, Wuwei (Wuwei 武威), with convenient surrounding supplies; 5. Supply: There are many villages and counties along the way with sufficient supplies. You can taste Wuwei (Wuwei 武威) characteristic food to supplement energy, with arrangements optimized with reference to the supply characteristics of cycling in the Hexi Corridor (Hexi Zoulang 河西走廊).

Cycling Distance: Total distance 100km, pure cycling 100km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Liangzhou District, Wuwei (Wuwei 武威), is about 1500 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Ganzhou District, Zhangye (Zhangye 张掖), is about 1450 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is basically gentle, with a slope gradient of 2%-3% and no obvious undulations. The cycling difficulty is low, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are wide and smooth; the section from Wuwei (Wuwei 武威) to Zhangye (Zhangye 张掖) is the core section of the Hexi Corridor (Hexi Zoulang 河西走廊), with moderate traffic. The oases and Gobi alternate along the way, with a wide view. There is slight crosswind in some sections, so it is necessary to pay attention to the stability of the bicycle.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:00 in the morning and set off at 7:30; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Cycle at a constant speed, keeping the speed at 18-22 km/h, and rest for 10 minutes every 25 kilometers; 3. Passing Nodes: Liangzhou District, Wuwei City (Wuwei Liangzhou Qu 武威市凉州区) → Ganzhou District, Zhangye City (Zhangye Ganzhou Qu 张掖市甘州区) (end point). You can visit Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple (Zhangye Dafo Si 张掖大佛寺) (optional); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Ganzhou District, Zhangye (Zhangye 张掖), with supermarkets and restaurants nearby for convenient rest; 5. Supply: There are sufficient supplies along the way. You can purchase sufficient supplies in Zhangye City (Zhangye 张掖) to prepare for the subsequent Gobi sections, with arrangements optimized with reference to the supply characteristics of cycling in the Hexi Corridor (Hexi Zoulang 河西走廊).

Cycling Distance: Total distance 103km, pure cycling 103km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Ganzhou District, Zhangye (Zhangye 张掖), is about 1450 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Suzhou District, Jiuquan (Jiuquan 酒泉), is about 1400 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is gentle, with a slight gentle downhill and a total drop of about 50 meters, with a slope gradient of 2%-3%. The cycling difficulty is low, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Zhangye (Zhangye 张掖) to Jiuquan (Jiuquan 酒泉) has moderate traffic. Wind power bases can be seen along the way, and the Gobi landscape gradually increases. There is obvious crosswind in some sections, so it is necessary to take wind prevention measures.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:00 in the morning and set off at 7:30; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Cycle at a constant speed, keeping the speed at 18-22 km/h, and rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers; 3. Passing Nodes: Ganzhou District, Zhangye City (Zhangye Ganzhou Qu 张掖市甘州区) → Shahe Town, Linze County (Linze Shahe Zhen 临泽县沙河镇) → Suzhou District, Jiuquan City (Jiuquan Suzhou Qu 酒泉肃州区) (end point); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Suzhou District, Jiuquan (Jiuquan 酒泉), with sufficient surrounding supplies; 5. Supply: There are dense villages and towns along the way. There are large supermarkets and restaurants in Jiuquan City (Jiuquan 酒泉) to replenish supplies. Prepare wind and sand prevention equipment and drinking water needed for the subsequent Gobi sections in advance.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 98km, pure cycling 98km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Suzhou District, Jiuquan (Jiuquan 酒泉), is about 1400 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Jingtie District, Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan 嘉峪关), is about 1450 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is basically gentle, with a slight gentle uphill and a total climb of about 50 meters, with a slope gradient of 2%-3%. The cycling difficulty is low, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Jiuquan (Jiuquan 酒泉) to Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan 嘉峪关) has little traffic, wide road surface and wide view, with Gobi landscape as the main along the way. The crosswind is obvious, so it is necessary to pay attention to the stability of the bicycle.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:00 in the morning and set off at 7:30; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Cycle at a constant speed, keeping the speed at 18-22 km/h, and rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers; 3. Passing Nodes: Suzhou District, Jiuquan City (Jiuquan Suzhou Qu 酒泉肃州区) → Jingtie District, Jiayuguan City (Jiayuguan Jingtie Qu 嘉峪关镜铁区) (end point). You can visit Jiayuguan Pass (Jiayuguan Guan 嘉峪关关城) (optional, about 5km from the urban area, reachable by cycling); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Jingtie District, Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan 嘉峪关), with restaurants and supermarkets nearby; 5. Supply: There are sufficient supplies along the way. You can replenish supplies in Jiayuguan City (Jiayuguan 嘉峪关), taste local characteristic snacks, and rest your body to prepare for the trip to Yumen (Yumen 玉门) the next day.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 102km, pure cycling 102km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Jingtie District, Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan 嘉峪关), is about 1450 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Yumen Town, Yumen City (Yumen 玉门), is about 1200 meters. The whole journey is mainly gentle downhill, with a total drop of about 250 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-4%. The cycling difficulty is low, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; the section from Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan 嘉峪关) to Yumen (Yumen 玉门) is mainly gentle downhill with little traffic. The Gobi landscape along the way is prominent, with sparse vegetation and no obstacles. The crosswind is obvious in the afternoon (wind force 3-4 levels). It is necessary to take wind and sand prevention measures. There is slight floating dust in some sections, which does not affect cycling safety.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off at 7:00 (avoid strong afternoon wind); 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 18-22 km/h, control the speed on downhill sections to avoid being too fast, and rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers to replenish water and energy; 3. Passing Nodes: Jingtie District, Jiayuguan City (Jiayuguan Jingtie Qu 嘉峪关镜铁区) → Chijin Town, Yumen City (Yumen Chijin Zhen 玉门市赤金镇) → Yumen Town, Yumen City (Yumen 玉门) (end point). You can overlook Yumen Oilfield Site (Yumen Youtian Yizhi 玉门油田遗址) along the way (optional visit); 4. Accommodation: Check into an express hotel near National Highway G312 in Yumen Town, Yumen City (Yumen 玉门), with supermarkets, restaurants and bicycle repair shops nearby for convenient rest and maintenance; 5. Supply: There are few villages and towns along the way. There are supply points in Chijin Town (Chijin 赤金镇) and Yumen Town (Yumen 玉门镇) where you can buy water, snacks and regular meals; you can replenish wind and sand prevention equipment and sufficient drinking water in Yumen Town (Yumen 玉门镇) to prepare for the subsequent Gobi cycling from Guazhou (Guazhou 瓜州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).

Cycling Distance: Total distance 100km, pure cycling 100km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Yumen Town, Yumen City (Yumen 玉门), is about 1200 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Yuanquan Town, Guazhou County (Guazhou 瓜州), is about 1170 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is basically gentle, with a slight gentle downhill and a total drop of about 30 meters, with a slope gradient of 2%-3% and no obvious undulations. The cycling difficulty is low, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Yumen (Yumen 玉门) to Guazhou (Guazhou 瓜州) is a pure Gobi section with sparse traffic, wide view and no obstacles. The crosswind is strong in the afternoon (wind force 3-4 levels), and there is floating dust in some sections. It is necessary to wear a wind and sand scarf and goggles; the road surface is free of damage, with medium cycling comfort, so it is necessary to pay attention to the stability of the bicycle.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning and set off at 7:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Cycle at a constant speed, keeping the speed at 17-21 km/h, and rest for 10 minutes every 18 kilometers to replenish water and energy and take wind and sand prevention measures; 3. Passing Nodes: Yumen Town, Yumen City (Yumen 玉门) → Sandao Gou Town, Guazhou County (Guazhou Sandao Gou Zhen 瓜州县三道沟镇) → Bulongji Township, Guazhou County (Guazhou Bulongji Xiang 瓜州县布隆吉乡) → Yuanquan Town, Guazhou County (Guazhou 瓜州) (end point); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Yuanquan Town, Guazhou County (Guazhou 瓜州), with convenient surrounding supplies; 5. Supply: There are a few supply points in Sandao Gou Town (Sandao Gou 三道沟镇) and Bulongji Township (Bulongji 布隆吉乡) along the way where you can buy water and snacks; there are large supermarkets and restaurants in Guazhou County (Guazhou 瓜州) to replenish sufficient supplies and purchase food, water and emergency equipment needed for camping in the uninhabited area from Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌) to Hami (Hami 哈密). As a Silk Road post station (Silu Yizhan 丝路驿站), Guazhou (Guazhou 瓜州) allows you to buy local characteristic naan (Naan 馕饼) (storable, suitable for eating in the uninhabited area).

Cycling Distance: Total distance 100km, pure cycling 100km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Yuanquan Town, Guazhou County (Guazhou 瓜州), is about 1170 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Shazhou Town, Dunhuang City (Dunhuang 敦煌), is about 1139 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is gentle, with a slight gentle downhill and a total drop of about 31 meters, with a slope gradient of 2%-3%. The cycling difficulty is extremely low, optimized with reference to the actual cycling conditions from Lanzhou (Lanzhou 兰州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌).
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along National Highway G312, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Guazhou (Guazhou 瓜州) to Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌) is mainly Gobi landscape with little traffic. Some sections are close to the desert edge, where sand dunes can be seen. The crosswind is obvious in the afternoon, so it is necessary to take wind and sand prevention measures; the traffic gradually increases when approaching the urban area of Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌), with a smooth road surface and high cycling comfort.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:00 in the morning and set off at 7:30; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Cycle at a constant speed, keeping the speed at 18-22 km/h, and rest for 10 minutes every 25 kilometers to easily adapt to the cycling rhythm; 3. Passing Nodes: Yuanquan Town, Guazhou County (Guazhou 瓜州) → Qili Town, Dunhuang City (Dunhuang Qili Zhen 敦煌市七里镇) → Shazhou Town, Dunhuang City (Dunhuang 敦煌) (end point). You can overlook Mingsha Mountain (Mingsha Shan 鸣沙山) along the way (optional detour for visit); 4. Accommodation and Rest: Check into a hotel near National Highway G312 in Shazhou Town, Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌), rest fully in the afternoon, inspect and maintain the bicycle (focus on checking brakes, gear shifting and tires), sort out camping equipment in the uninhabited area, and replenish supplies; 5. Supply: Dunhuang City (Dunhuang 敦煌) has extremely sufficient supplies, with supermarkets, outdoor stores and bicycle repair shops all over. You can purchase all supplies needed for 4 days in the uninhabited area (3L drinking water per person per day, naan, beef jerky, energy bars, compressed biscuits, wind and sand prevention equipment, first-aid kits), taste Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌) characteristic food (donkey meat yellow noodles (Lurou Huangmian 驴肉黄面), apricot peel water (Xingpi Shui 杏皮水)), and reserve physical strength to prepare for cycling in the uninhabited area the next day.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 0km, pure cycling 0km (special rest)
Altitude: The altitude of Shazhou Town, Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌) is about 1139 meters, with no altitude change. Adapt to the Gobi climate and adjust the physical state.
Road Conditions: No cycling arrangements. The urban area of Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌) is all paved with smooth asphalt roads, with convenient transportation, suitable for walking or short-distance cycling tours.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Equipment Inspection: Conduct a comprehensive inspection and maintenance of the bicycle in the morning, replace worn brake pads and tires to ensure the vehicle is free of faults; sort out camping equipment, check whether the tent, sleeping bag, moisture-proof mat, headlamp, etc. are intact, and supplement missing items; 2. Supplies Purchase: Go to large supermarkets and outdoor stores in Dunhuang City (Dunhuang 敦煌) to purchase supplies needed for 4 days in the uninhabited area (3L drinking water per person per day, naan, beef jerky, energy bars, compressed biscuits, wind and sand prevention equipment, first-aid drugs), pack and sort them, and distribute the load reasonably; 3. Route Confirmation: Download the offline map of the section from Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌) to Hami (Hami 哈密) (recommended Two Steps App (Liang Bu Lu APP 两步路APP)), mark the locations of campsites and service areas, confirm the road conditions of S240 and S245, and inform family members or companions of the cycling plan and emergency contact information; 4. Leisure and Rest: You can take a short tour of Dunhuang City (Dunhuang 敦煌) in the afternoon, visit Dunhuang Museum (Dunhuang Bowuguan 敦煌博物馆) (free of charge) to understand the Silk Road culture; go to Shazhou Night Market (Shazhou Yeshi 沙洲夜市) to taste local snacks in the evening, rest early, and reserve sufficient physical strength to deal with the subsequent cycling in the uninhabited area.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 95km, pure cycling 95km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Shazhou Town, Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌), is about 1139 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Dunhuang West Gobi Post Station (Dunhuang Xi Gobi Yizhan 敦煌西戈壁驿站), is about 1350 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises gently uphill, with a total climb of about 211 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-4%. There are no steep slopes, so it is necessary to distribute physical strength reasonably and adapt to the Gobi uninhabited area environment in advance.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along S240 Provincial Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Dunhuang (Dunhuang 敦煌) to Dunhuang West Gobi Post Station (Dunhuang Xi Gobi Yizhan 敦煌西戈壁驿站) is a semi-uninhabited Gobi section with extremely sparse traffic, no obstacles, and a wide view. The Gobi landscape is dominant along the way, with sparse vegetation and obvious crosswind (wind force 3-4 levels). It is necessary to wear wind and sand scarves and goggles to take wind and sand prevention measures. The road surface is free of damage, and the cycling comfort is medium, which is mainly used to pre-adapt to the uninhabited area cycling state.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:00 in the morning, pack camping equipment and supplies, have breakfast at 6:30, and set off on time at 7:00 (avoid strong afternoon wind and ensure sufficient time to set up camp before dark); 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 16-20 km/h, rest for 15 minutes every 15 kilometers to replenish water and energy, check the bicycle status, and adapt to the Gobi uninhabited area environment; 3. Passing Nodes: Shazhou Town, Dunhuang City (Dunhuang 敦煌) → Periphery of Dunhuang West Gobi (Dunhuang Xi Gobi 敦煌西戈壁) → Dunhuang West Gobi Post Station (Dunhuang Xi Gobi Yizhan 敦煌西戈壁驿站) (end point). There are no villages or towns along the way, only occasional Gobi post stations for simple rest; 4. Camping Arrangement: Arrive at the post station around 15:00, choose a flat and leeward area near the post station to set up a tent, fix the tent firmly to prevent it from being blown down by crosswind; check the camping equipment again, prepare lighting tools (headlamp, flashlight) and emergency supplies; 5. Supply: Carry 3L of drinking water per person, naan, beef jerky and other energy supplies when departing; there is no supply point along the way; the post station has simple water supply (not for drinking, only for cleaning), so it is necessary to save drinking water; dinner is simple, mainly energy snacks, and rest early after dinner to reserve physical strength for the formal uninhabited area cycling the next day.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 90km, pure cycling 90km (no supply points along the way, full self-reliance)
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Dunhuang West Gobi Post Station (Dunhuang Xi Gobi Yizhan 敦煌西戈壁驿站), is about 1350 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Fangshan Pass (Ganxin Border, Fangshankou 甘新交界方山口), is about 1480 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises gently uphill, with a total climb of about 130 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-5%. The altitude change is gentle, which is suitable for continuing to adapt to the uninhabited area environment.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along S240 Provincial Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; it is a pure Gobi uninhabited area section, with no villages, towns or pedestrians along the way, extremely sparse traffic (only occasional passing large vehicles), and a wide view. The crosswind is obvious (wind force 4-5 levels in the afternoon), and there is floating dust in some sections. It is necessary to pay attention to the stability of the bicycle and strengthen wind and sand prevention measures. There are no obstacles on the road surface, but it is necessary to avoid gravel scattered on the edge of the road.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 5:30 in the morning, pack the tent and camping equipment, have a simple breakfast (naan + energy bars), and set off at 6:30 (depart early to avoid strong afternoon wind and ensure that the camp is set up before sunset); 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 15-19 km/h, rest for 15 minutes every 12 kilometers, replenish water and energy (control water intake, 500ml per rest), check the bicycle brakes, tires and other parts, and observe the surrounding environment to avoid getting lost; 3. Passing Nodes: Dunhuang West Gobi Post Station (Dunhuang Xi Gobi Yizhan 敦煌西戈壁驿站) → Gobi Uninhabited Area (Gobi Wuren Qu 戈壁无人区) → Fangshan Pass (Ganxin Border, Fangshankou 甘新交界方山口) (end point). The border mark can be seen at Fangshan Pass, which is the boundary between Gansu and Xinjiang; 4. Camping Arrangement: Arrive at Fangshan Pass around 14:30, choose a flat, leeward and high-lying area (avoid low-lying areas to prevent water accumulation in case of sudden rain) to set up a tent; use stones to fix the tent rope to enhance wind resistance; check the outdoor temperature, put on warm clothes in time (the temperature difference between day and night in Gobi is large, and the night temperature can drop to 5℃); 5. Supply: Carry 3L of drinking water per person when departing, and carry enough energy supplies (naan, beef jerky, energy bars, compressed biscuits); there is no supply point along the way, and no water source available, so it is necessary to save water strictly; dinner is simple, and it is strictly forbidden to waste drinking water; keep the campsite clean and take away all garbage.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 92km, pure cycling 92km (no supply points along the way, full self-reliance)
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Fangshan Pass (Ganxin Border, Fangshankou 甘新交界方山口), is about 1480 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, near Southeast River Service Area (Xinjiang 新疆), is about 1360 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is mainly gentle downhill, with a total drop of about 120 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-4%. The cycling difficulty is low, which helps to relieve physical fatigue.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along S245 Provincial Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; it is still a Gobi uninhabited area section, with no villages, towns or supply points along the way, extremely sparse traffic, and a wide view. The crosswind is slightly weaker than the previous day (wind force 3-4 levels), and there is less floating dust. The road surface is flat, with no steep slopes, and the cycling comfort is slightly improved. You can see occasional desert plants along the way.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:00 in the morning, pack the tent and camping equipment, have a simple breakfast, and set off at 7:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 17-21 km/h, control the speed on downhill sections to avoid being too fast, rest for 10 minutes every 15 kilometers, replenish water and energy, check the bicycle status, and confirm the route through the offline map; 3. Passing Nodes: Fangshan Pass (Ganxin Border, Fangshankou 甘新交界方山口) → Xinjiang Gobi Uninhabited Area (Xinjiang Gobi Wuren Qu 新疆戈壁无人区) → Near Southeast River Service Area (Xinjiang 新疆) (end point). The Southeast River Service Area is uninhabited, but it has a flat ground suitable for camping; 4. Camping Arrangement: Arrive near the service area around 15:00, set up a tent in the flat area near the service area, check the camping equipment, and prepare for the night; the service area has abandoned houses (not available for accommodation), which can be used to shelter from wind and sand in case of strong wind; 5. Supply: Continue to use the carried supplies, strictly control water intake (replenish 400-500ml per rest), and ensure that the remaining water is sufficient for the next day's journey; check the remaining supplies and make a simple record to avoid insufficient supplies.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 88km, pure cycling 88km (no supply points along the way, full self-reliance)
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, near Southeast River Service Area (Xinjiang 新疆), is about 1360 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, near Xiaobai Di Service Area (Xinjiang 新疆), is about 1280 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is gentle, with a slight gentle downhill and a total drop of about 80 meters, with a slope gradient of 2%-3%. The cycling difficulty is extremely low, which is convenient for physical recovery.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along S245 Provincial Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; it is still a Gobi uninhabited area section, with no villages, towns or supply points along the way, sparse traffic, and a wide view. The crosswind is weak (wind force 2-3 levels), with clear weather and good visibility. The road surface is flat, with no obstacles, and the cycling comfort is high. You can see Gobi gravel and occasional desert shrubs along the way.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning, pack the tent and camping equipment, have a simple breakfast, and set off at 7:30; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 18-22 km/h, cycle at a constant speed, rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers, replenish water and energy, check the bicycle tires and brakes, and enjoy the Gobi scenery properly while resting; 3. Passing Nodes: Near Southeast River Service Area (Xinjiang 新疆) → Xinjiang Gobi Uninhabited Area (Xinjiang Gobi Wuren Qu 新疆戈壁无人区) → Near Xiaobai Di Service Area (Xinjiang 新疆) (end point). The Xiaobai Di Service Area is a temporary service point with no staff, but it has a flat ground and simple shelter facilities; 4. Camping Arrangement: Arrive near the service area around 14:30, set up a tent in the leeward area of the service area, sort out the remaining supplies, and check whether the water and food are sufficient for the last day of uninhabited area cycling; take advantage of the good weather to dry the tent and camping clothes (if damp); 5. Supply: Continue to save drinking water and energy supplies, and count the remaining supplies to ensure that they can last until Hami (Hami 哈密) the next day; try to reduce unnecessary water consumption and focus on replenishing water during rest.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 90km, pure cycling 90km (the last day of uninhabited area, arriving at Hami to replenish supplies)
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, near Xiaobai Di Service Area (Xinjiang 新疆), is about 1280 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Yizhou District, Hami (Hami 哈密), is about 738 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is mainly gentle downhill, with a total drop of about 542 meters and a slope gradient of 4%-6%. The cycling difficulty is low, and you can speed up properly to reach Hami as soon as possible.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along S245 Provincial Highway + G312 National Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the first 60 kilometers are Gobi uninhabited area sections, with sparse traffic; the last 30 kilometers are close to Hami (Hami 哈密), with gradually increasing traffic, and villages and towns begin to appear. The crosswind is weak, with good visibility, and the road surface is flat, with high cycling comfort. You can see the oasis landscape gradually appearing along the way, indicating that you are about to leave the uninhabited area.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:00 in the morning, pack the tent and camping equipment (sort out the garbage and take it away), have a simple breakfast, and set off at 6:30 (speed up properly to arrive at Hami in the afternoon and have sufficient rest); 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 19-23 km/h, control the speed on downhill sections, rest for 10 minutes every 25 kilometers, replenish the remaining water and energy, and look forward to the arrival of Hami; 3. Passing Nodes: Near Xiaobai Di Service Area (Xinjiang 新疆) → Periphery of Hami (Hami 哈密) → Yizhou District, Hami (Hami 哈密伊州区) (end point). The last 10 kilometers are urban fringe roads of Hami, with obvious signs and convenient navigation; 4. Accommodation and Rest: Arrive at Yizhou District, Hami around 13:30, check into a hotel near G312 National Highway, take a hot bath, rest fully to relieve the fatigue of 4-day uninhabited area camping, and clean the bicycle and camping equipment; 5. Supply: Hami (Hami 哈密) has sufficient supplies. Go to large supermarkets to replenish all supplies (drinking water, food, daily necessities), replace worn bicycle parts (if any), taste local characteristic food (Hami melon, baked buns), and replenish physical strength.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 100km, pure cycling 100km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Yizhou District, Hami (Hami 哈密), is about 738 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County (Barkol 巴里坤), is about 1650 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises continuously, with a total climb of about 912 meters and a slope gradient of 5%-8%. The climb is obvious, which tests physical strength, and it is necessary to distribute physical strength reasonably.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along G312 National Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth; the section from Hami (Hami 哈密) to Barkol (Barkol 巴里坤) is mainly uphill, with undulating roads, moderate traffic, and more large vehicles passing in some sections. It is necessary to ride on the side and pay attention to safety. The landscape along the way changes from Gobi to grassland, with gradually increasing vegetation and fresh air, and high cycling comfort.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 6:30 in the morning, have breakfast, and set off at 7:00 (depart early to avoid the high temperature in the afternoon and reduce the difficulty of uphill cycling); 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 15-19 km/h, slow down on steep uphill sections, cycle at a constant speed, rest for 15 minutes every 12 kilometers to relieve uphill fatigue, replenish water and energy; 3. Passing Nodes: Yizhou District, Hami (Hami 哈密伊州区) → Sandaowan Town, Hami (Hami Sandaowan Zhen 哈密三道湾镇) → Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County (Barkol 巴里坤) (end point). You can overlook the Barkol Grassland (Barkol Caoyuan 巴里坤草原) along the way, with beautiful scenery; 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near G312 National Highway in Barkol (Barkol 巴里坤), with comfortable environment and convenient rest; 5. Supply: There are villages and towns along the way, with supply points every 15-20km, where you can buy water and snacks; there are large supermarkets and restaurants in Barkol (Barkol 巴里坤) to replenish supplies, taste local Kazakh characteristic food (mutton soup, milk tea), and adapt to the plateau climate.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 105km, pure cycling 105km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County (Barkol 巴里坤), is about 1650 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Mulei Kazakh Autonomous County (Mulei 木垒), is about 1300 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is mainly gentle downhill, with a total drop of about 350 meters and a slope gradient of 4%-6%. The cycling difficulty is moderate, which helps to relieve physical fatigue.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along G335 National Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Barkol (Barkol 巴里坤) to Mulei (Mulei 木垒) is mainly gentle downhill, interspersed with a few gentle uphill sections, with little traffic. The landscape along the way is grassland and Gobi alternate, with a wide view and high cycling comfort. There is slight crosswind in some sections, so it is necessary to pay attention to the stability of the bicycle.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:00 in the morning, have breakfast, and set off at 7:30; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 18-22 km/h, control the speed on downhill sections, rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers, replenish water and energy, and enjoy the grassland and Gobi scenery; 3. Passing Nodes: Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County (Barkol 巴里坤) → Huocheng Town, Barkol (Barkol Huocheng Zhen 巴里坤火石镇) → Mulei Kazakh Autonomous County (Mulei 木垒) (end point). You can visit the Mulei Ancient City Ruins (Mulei Gucheng Yizhi 木垒古城遗址) along the way (optional); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near G335 National Highway in Mulei (Mulei 木垒), with bicycle repair shops nearby for vehicle inspection and maintenance; 5. Supply: There are sparse villages and towns along the way, with supply points in key towns; there are sufficient supplies in Mulei (Mulei 木垒), and you can purchase local characteristic products (Mulei mutton, honey) to supplement energy.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 102km, pure cycling 102km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Mulei Kazakh Autonomous County (Mulei 木垒), is about 1300 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Qitai County (Qitai 奇台), is about 790 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is mainly gentle downhill, with a total drop of about 510 meters and a slope gradient of 3%-5%. The cycling difficulty is low, and the cycling comfort is high.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along G335 National Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Mulei (Mulei 木垒) to Qitai (Qitai 奇台) is mainly gentle downhill, with little traffic, flat road surface and no obstacles. The landscape along the way changes from grassland to oasis, with dense vegetation, and you can see farmland and villages gradually appearing, which is full of life.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:00 in the morning, have breakfast, and set off at 7:30; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 19-23 km/h, cycle at a constant speed, rest for 10 minutes every 25 kilometers, replenish water and energy, and check the bicycle status; 3. Passing Nodes: Mulei Kazakh Autonomous County (Mulei 木垒) → Dongcheng Town, Mulei (Mulei Dongcheng Zhen 木垒东城镇) → Qitai County (Qitai 奇台) (end point). You can overlook the Qitai Oasis (Qitai Lüzhou 奇台绿洲) along the way, with beautiful scenery; 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near G335 National Highway in Qitai (Qitai 奇台), with convenient surrounding supplies; 5. Supply: There are dense villages and towns along the way, with sufficient supplies; there are large supermarkets and restaurants in Qitai (Qitai 奇台) to replenish supplies, taste local characteristic food (Qitai hand-pulled noodles, roasted whole lamb), and rest fully.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 98km, pure cycling 98km
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Qitai County (Qitai 奇台), is about 790 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Jimsar County (Jimsar 吉木萨尔), is about 730 meters. The altitude of the whole journey is basically gentle, with a slight gentle downhill and a total drop of about 60 meters, with a slope gradient of 2%-3%. The cycling difficulty is extremely low.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along G335 National Highway, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Qitai (Qitai 奇台) to Jimsar (Jimsar 吉木萨尔) has moderate traffic, flat road surface and no obstacles. The landscape along the way is mainly oasis and farmland, with dense villages and towns, and high cycling comfort. You can see the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains (Tianshan Beilu 天山北麓) in the distance.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:30 in the morning, have breakfast, and set off at 8:00; 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 18-22 km/h, cycle at a constant speed, rest for 10 minutes every 20 kilometers, replenish water and energy, and enjoy the oasis scenery; 3. Passing Nodes: Qitai County (Qitai 奇台) → Xindian Town, Qitai (Qitai Xindian Zhen 奇台新店镇) → Jimsar County (Jimsar 吉木萨尔) (end point). You can visit the Jimsar Ancient City (Jimsar Gucheng 吉木萨尔古城) along the way (optional); 4. Accommodation: Check into a hotel near G335 National Highway in Jimsar (Jimsar 吉木萨尔), with comfortable environment and convenient rest; 5. Supply: There are dense villages and towns along the way, with supply points everywhere; there are sufficient supplies in Jimsar (Jimsar 吉木萨尔), and you can replenish necessary supplies and taste local snacks.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 105km, pure cycling 105km (arriving at the end point Urumqi)
Altitude: The altitude of the starting point, Jimsar County (Jimsar 吉木萨尔), is about 730 meters, and the altitude of the ending point, Tianshan District, Urumqi (Urumqi 乌鲁木齐天山区), is about 910 meters. The altitude of the whole journey rises gently, with a total climb of about 180 meters and a slope gradient of 2%-4%. The altitude change is gentle, and the cycling difficulty is low.
Road Conditions: The whole journey is cycled along G335 National Highway + Urumqi East Ring Road, all paved with asphalt roads, which are smooth and wide; the section from Jimsar (Jimsar 吉木萨尔) to Fukang (Fukang 阜康) has moderate traffic, flat road surface and oasis landscape; the section from Fukang (Fukang 阜康) to Urumqi (Urumqi 乌鲁木齐) has gradually increasing traffic, and there is a non-motor vehicle lane, making cycling safer. You can see the Tianshan Snow Mountain (Tianshan Xueshan 天山雪山) in the distance along the way, with beautiful scenery.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Departure Time: Get up at 7:00 in the morning, have breakfast, and set off at 7:30 (arrive at Urumqi in the afternoon to celebrate the end of the journey); 2. Cycling Rhythm: Keep the speed at 18-22 km/h, cycle at a constant speed, rest for 10 minutes every 25 kilometers, replenish water and energy, and look forward to the arrival of Urumqi; 3. Passing Nodes: Jimsar County (Jimsar 吉木萨尔) → Fukang City (Fukang 阜康) → Urumqi East Ring Road (Urumqi Donghuan Lu 乌鲁木齐东环路) → Tianshan District, Urumqi (Urumqi 乌鲁木齐天山区) (end point). You can check in at the Urumqi Red Hill (Urumqi Hongshan 乌鲁木齐红山) along the way; 4. Accommodation and Celebration: Arrive at Tianshan District, Urumqi around 14:30, check into a hotel near the city center, take a hot bath, rest fully, and celebrate the successful end of the 26-day cycling journey (excluding rest days) in the evening; 5. Supply: Urumqi (Urumqi 乌鲁木齐) is the capital of Xinjiang, with extremely sufficient supplies. You can replenish all supplies, repair the bicycle, and taste local characteristic foods (Xinjiang big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, naan).

Cycling Distance: Total distance 0km, pure cycling 0km (leisure short-distance cycling, no fixed distance)
Altitude: The altitude of Tianshan District, Urumqi (Urumqi 乌鲁木齐) is about 910 meters, with no obvious altitude change. It is mainly for leisure and relaxation.
Road Conditions: No fixed cycling route, mainly urban roads and scenic spot roads of Urumqi, all paved with smooth asphalt roads, with convenient transportation and special non-motor vehicle lanes in some sections, making cycling safe and comfortable.
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Leisure Cycling: Get up at 9:00 in the morning, have breakfast, and take a short-distance leisure cycling tour in Urumqi (optional routes: Red Hill (Hongshan 红山) → South Lake Park (Nanhu Gongyuan 南湖公园) → People's Square (Renmin Guangchang 人民广场)), with no fixed distance, mainly for relaxation and enjoying the urban scenery of Urumqi; 2. Scenic Spot Visit: Visit Urumqi characteristic scenic spots (Urumqi Museum (Urumqi Bowuguan 乌鲁木齐博物馆), International Bazaar (Guoji Bazaar 国际大巴扎)), understand the ethnic culture and customs of Xinjiang, and take photos to commemorate; 3. Bicycle Arrangement: Send the bicycle for professional maintenance and cleaning, or pack it in advance if it needs to be shipped back; 4. Leisure and Rest: Rest in the afternoon, sort out the cycling photos and materials, and taste local characteristic snacks in the evening (Xinjiang yogurt, roasted buns); 5. Supply: Urumqi has sufficient supplies, and you can purchase local characteristic products (Xinjiang raisins, walnuts) as souvenirs.

Cycling Distance: Total distance 0km, pure cycling 0km (end of the whole cycling journey)
Altitude: The altitude of Tianshan District, Urumqi (Urumqi 乌鲁木齐) is about 910 meters, with no altitude change.
Road Conditions: No cycling arrangements. The urban area of Urumqi has convenient transportation, with subway, taxi and bus covering the whole city, which is convenient to go to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi Diwopu Guoji Jichang 乌鲁木齐地窝堡国际机场)/Urumqi Railway Station (Urumqi Huoche Zhan 乌鲁木齐火车站).
Detailed Cycling Arrangements: 1. Arrangement Before Departure: Get up at 8:00 in the morning, pack personal belongings and souvenirs, check out of the hotel, and arrange the bicycle (ship back or consign according to personal needs); 2. Go to the Departure Point: Take a taxi or subway from the hotel to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport/Urumqi Railway Station, arrive 2-3 hours in advance to go through the check-in and security procedures; 3. Journey Summary: Recall the whole 28-day cycling journey, sort out the gains and feelings, and keep the good memories of the Silk Road cycling; 4. End of Journey: Take the plane/train to leave Urumqi, and the whole Xi'an → Gansu → Xinjiang Silk Road cycling journey is officially over.