10 Day Inner Mongolia-Gansu-Xinjiang Cycling Tour from Linhe to Hami Along Jingxin Desert Highway

Linhe (Linhe, 临河) (Linhe District, Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 内蒙古自治区巴彦淖尔市临河区) → Wuliji Sum (Wuliji Sum, 乌力吉苏木) (Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 内蒙古自治区阿拉善盟阿拉善左旗)

1. Total Distance: 120 kilometers (entire cycling distance of the day)
2. Bicycle Cycling Distance: 120 kilometers
3. Cycling Road Conditions: The first half is a smooth asphalt road, and the second half gradually enters the desert section (desert section, 沙漠路段). The entire road is gentle with no obvious steep slopes, and the cycling difficulty is moderate.
4. Detailed Schedule: After breakfast, depart from the hotel in Linhe (Linhe, 临河) and officially start cycling along the Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速); there are no fixed supply points (supply points, 补给点) on the way, so carry the required drinking water (3-5L) and high-energy snacks (beef jerky, energy bars, etc.) for the day and distribute the supplies reasonably; along the way, transition from the urban area to the desert edge (desert edge, 沙漠边缘) and enjoy the transitional landform (transitional landform, 过渡地貌) connecting grasslands (grasslands, 草原) and deserts (deserts, 沙漠); arrive in Wuliji Sum (Wuliji Sum, 乌力吉苏木) in the evening, check in at a local homestay (local homestay, 当地民宿), supplement supplies (focus on drinking water, food and maintenance tools) after dinner, rest and relieve the fatigue of the day's cycling.
5. Bicycle Cycling Route: Linhe Urban Hotel (Linhe Urban Hotel, 临河市区酒店) → Starting Point of Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (G7 Expressway) (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Cross the suburban section of Linhe (Linhe, 临河) → Enter the desert edge section (desert edge section, 沙漠边缘路段) → Cycle along the main line of the Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Arrive at Wuliji Sum Homestay (Wuliji Sum Homestay, 乌力吉苏木民宿) (the entire journey is along the main road of the Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) with no branch routes).

Wuliji Sum (Wuliji Sum, 乌力吉苏木) (Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 内蒙古自治区阿拉善盟阿拉善左旗) → Suhongtu (Suhongtu, 苏宏图) (Northern Part of Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 内蒙古自治区阿拉善盟阿拉善左旗北部)

1. Total Distance: 110 kilometers (entire cycling distance of the day)
2. Bicycle Cycling Distance: 110 kilometers
3. Cycling Road Conditions: The entire journey is a desert asphalt road (desert asphalt road, 沙漠沥青路), with gentle road conditions and small undulations, and the cycling difficulty is moderate.
4. Detailed Schedule: After breakfast, depart from the homestay in Wuliji Sum (Wuliji Sum, 乌力吉苏木), and cycle for about 6-7 hours (including mid-way breaks); replenish the required drinking water and food for the day in Wuliji Sum (Wuliji Sum, 乌力吉苏木) before departure, there are no supplies on the way, so control consumption reasonably; go deep into the desert hinterland (desert hinterland, 沙漠腹地) along the way, enjoy the pure desert scenery (desert scenery, 沙漠风光), and see the rolling sand dunes (sand dunes, 沙丘) and sparse desert vegetation (desert vegetation, 沙漠植被); arrive in Suhongtu (Suhongtu, 苏宏图) in the evening, check in at a local station (local station, 当地驿站), rest after dinner, inspect the vehicle and supplement a small amount of emergency supplies (emergency supplies, 应急物资) to prepare for entering the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区) the next day.
5. Bicycle Cycling Route: Wuliji Sum Homestay (Wuliji Sum Homestay, 乌力吉苏木民宿) → Main Road of Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (G7 Expressway) (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Continue cycling along the desert asphalt section (desert asphalt section, 沙漠沥青路段) → Pass through the core desert section (core desert section, 沙漠核心路段) from Wuliji Sum (Wuliji Sum, 乌力吉苏木) to Suhongtu (Suhongtu, 苏宏图) → Arrive at Suhongtu Station (Suhongtu Station, 苏宏图驿站) (the entire journey is along the main road of the Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) with no forks, and desert highway signs (desert highway signs, 沙漠公路标识) can be seen along the way).

Suhongtu (Suhongtu, 苏宏图) (Northern Part of Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 内蒙古自治区阿拉善盟阿拉善左旗北部) → Heiyingshan (Heiyingshan, 黑鹰山) (Hariburigudeinwula Town, Ejin Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 内蒙古自治区阿拉善盟额济纳旗哈日布日格德音乌拉镇)

1. Total Distance: 130 kilometers (entire cycling distance of the day)
2. Bicycle Cycling Distance: 130 kilometers
3. Cycling Road Conditions: Officially enter the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区) section. The entire journey is an asphalt road, with smooth road conditions, but some sections have strong wind and sand (wind and sand, 风沙), and there may be floating sand (floating sand, 浮沙) on the road surface, so pay attention to anti-skid. The cycling difficulty is slightly high (long distance, no supplies).
4. Detailed Schedule: After breakfast, depart from Suhongtu Station (Suhongtu Station, 苏宏图驿站), and cycle for about 7-8 hours (including mid-way breaks); carry sufficient drinking water (4-5L) and food for the whole day before departure, there are no supply points on the way, so strictly control the consumption of water and food; the entire journey is desert scenery (desert scenery, 沙漠风光) along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of desert sunrise (desert sunrise, 沙漠日出) and sunset (sunset, 日落), and feel the tranquility and desolation of the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区); arrive in Heiyingshan (Heiyingshan, 黑鹰山) in the evening, check in at Heiyingshan Station (Heiyingshan Station, 黑鹰山驿站), rest thoroughly after dinner, inspect the vehicle condition, supplement supplies and restore physical strength.
5. Bicycle Cycling Route: Suhongtu Station (Suhongtu Station, 苏宏图驿站) → Starting Point of No-man's Land (no-man's land, 无人区) of Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (G7 Expressway) (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Cycle along the main desert asphalt road → Cross the core no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区) section from Suhongtu (Suhongtu, 苏宏图) to Heiyingshan (Heiyingshan, 黑鹰山) → Pass through the desert-gobi transition zone (desert-gobi transition zone, 沙漠戈壁过渡带) → Arrive at Heiyingshan Station (Heiyingshan Station, 黑鹰山驿站) (the entire journey is along the main road of the Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) with no branches, so download offline tracks (offline tracks, 离线轨迹) in advance to avoid deviating from the route).

Heiyingshan (Heiyingshan, 黑鹰山) (Hariburigudeinwula Town, Ejin Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 内蒙古自治区阿拉善盟额济纳旗哈日布日格德音乌拉镇) → Mazongshan (Mazongshan, 马鬃山) (Subei Mongol Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, 甘肃省酒泉市肃北蒙古族自治县)

1. Total Distance: 120 kilometers (entire cycling distance of the day)
2. Bicycle Cycling Distance: 120 kilometers
3. Cycling Road Conditions: Continue cycling in the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区). The entire journey is an asphalt road with gentle road conditions and no obvious steep slopes. The cycling difficulty is moderate. Some sections have strong wind, so pay attention to wind protection (wind protection, 防风).
4. Detailed Schedule: After breakfast, depart from Heiyingshan Station (Heiyingshan Station, 黑鹰山驿站), and cycle for about 6 hours (including mid-way breaks); replenish the required drinking water (3-5L) and food before departure, there are no supplies on the way, so distribute consumption reasonably and save supplies appropriately for the subsequent sections; continue to enjoy the magnificent desert scenery (desert scenery, 沙漠风光) along the way, and some sections can see the alternating landforms of gobi (gobi, 戈壁) and desert (desert, 沙漠), feeling the primitiveness and vastness of the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区); arrive in Mazongshan (Mazongshan, 马鬃山) in the evening, check in at Mazongshan Station (Mazongshan Station, 马鬃山驿站), rest after dinner, inspect the vehicle and supplement a small amount of emergency supplies (emergency supplies, 应急物资) to relieve cycling fatigue.
5. Bicycle Cycling Route: Heiyingshan Station (Heiyingshan Station, 黑鹰山驿站) → Main Road of Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (G7 Expressway) (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Cycle along the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区) asphalt section → Cross the desert-gobi mixed section (desert-gobi mixed section, 沙漠戈壁混合路段) from Heiyingshan (Heiyingshan, 黑鹰山) to Mazongshan (Mazongshan, 马鬃山) → Pass near the edge of Mazongshan Mountain Range (Mazongshan Mountain Range, 马鬃山山脉) → Arrive at Mazongshan Station (Mazongshan Station, 马鬃山驿站) (the entire journey is along the main road of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) with no forks, pay attention to observing road signs (road signs, 路牌) to avoid deviation).

Mazongshan (Mazongshan, 马鬃山) (Subei Mongol Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, 甘肃省酒泉市肃北蒙古族自治县) → Mingshui Village (Mingshui Village, 明水村) (Subei Mongol Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, 甘肃省酒泉市肃北蒙古族自治县, near the Gansu-Xinjiang border (Gansu-Xinjiang border, 甘新交界))

1. Total Distance: 110 kilometers (entire cycling distance of the day)
2. Bicycle Cycling Distance: 110 kilometers
3. Cycling Road Conditions: Continue cycling in the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区). The entire road is gentle, mainly alternating desert (desert, 沙漠) and gobi (gobi, 戈壁) sections. The asphalt road surface is smooth, and the cycling difficulty is moderate.
4. Detailed Schedule: After breakfast, depart from Mazongshan Station (Mazongshan Station, 马鬃山驿站), and cycle for about 6 hours (including mid-way breaks); carry the required drinking water and food for the day before departure, there are no supplies on the way, so control consumption reasonably to avoid insufficient supplies; the alternating desert (desert, 沙漠) and gobi (gobi, 戈壁) scenery can be seen along the way, and the gravel landform (gravel landform, 碎石地貌) on the gobi beach and the desert sand dunes (sand dunes, 沙丘) set off each other, with unique scenery; arrive in Mingshui Village (Mingshui Village, 明水村) in the evening, check in at a local village homestay (local village homestay, 当地村落民宿), supplement supplies (focus on drinking water, food and maintenance tools) after dinner, rest thoroughly and prepare for the subsequent sections.
5. Bicycle Cycling Route: Mazongshan Station (Mazongshan Station, 马鬃山驿站) → Main Road of Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Cycle along the alternating desert (desert, 沙漠) and gobi (gobi, 戈壁) sections → Pass near the site of Mingshui Military Fortress (Mingshui Military Fortress, 明水军事要塞) → Arrive at Mingshui Village Homestay (Mingshui Village Homestay, 明水村民宿) (the entire journey is along the main road of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速), near the Gansu-Xinjiang border (Gansu-Xinjiang border, 甘新交界), pay attention to retaining the offline route (offline route, 离线路线)).

Mingshui Village (Mingshui Village, 明水村) (Subei Mongol Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, 甘肃省酒泉市肃北蒙古族自治县) → Baishan Spring (Baishan Spring, 白山泉) (Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 新疆维吾尔自治区哈密市, near the Gansu-Xinjiang border (Gansu-Xinjiang border, 甘新交界))

1. Total Distance: 100 kilometers (entire cycling distance of the day)
2. Bicycle Cycling Distance: 100 kilometers
3. Cycling Road Conditions: Alternating desert (desert, 沙漠) and gobi (gobi, 戈壁) sections. The entire journey is an asphalt road with gentle road conditions. The cycling difficulty is low (short distance). Some sections have less wind and sand (wind and sand, 风沙), and the cycling comfort is high.
4. Detailed Schedule: After breakfast, depart from Mingshui Village Homestay (Mingshui Village Homestay, 明水村民宿), and cycle for about 5 hours (including mid-way breaks); replenish the required drinking water and food for the day in Mingshui Village (Mingshui Village, 明水村) before departure, there are no supplies on the way, so distribute consumption reasonably; continue to enjoy the unique alternating landforms of desert (desert, 沙漠) and gobi (gobi, 戈壁) along the way. Near the end of the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区), the view is still broad, and you can feel the ending atmosphere of desert cycling; arrive at Baishan Spring (Baishan Spring, 白山泉) in the evening, check in at Baishan Spring Station (Baishan Spring Station, 白山泉驿站), rest after dinner, inspect the vehicle and supplement supplies to prepare for the last two days of cycling.
5. Bicycle Cycling Route: Mingshui Village Homestay (Mingshui Village Homestay, 明水村民宿) → Main Road of Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Cross the Gansu-Xinjiang border (Gansu-Xinjiang border, 甘新交界) section → Cycle along the desert-gobi mixed section (desert-gobi mixed section, 沙漠戈壁混合路段) → Arrive at Baishan Spring Station (Baishan Spring Station, 白山泉驿站) (the entire journey is along the main road of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速), entering Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 新疆维吾尔自治区) from Gansu Province (Gansu Province, 甘肃省), pay attention to road signs (road signs, 路牌) and signs (signs, 标识)).

Baishan Spring (Baishan Spring, 白山泉) (Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 新疆维吾尔自治区哈密市) → Baigeda (Baigeda, 白疙瘩) (Subei Mongol Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, 甘肃省酒泉市肃北蒙古族自治县, near the Gansu-Inner Mongolia border (Gansu-Inner Mongolia border, 甘蒙交界))

1. Total Distance: 110 kilometers (entire cycling distance of the day)
2. Bicycle Cycling Distance: 110 kilometers
3. Cycling Road Conditions: The entire journey is a desert section (desert section, 沙漠路段). The asphalt road is smooth and gentle, with magnificent scenery. The cycling difficulty is moderate, with no obvious steep slopes. Some sections have slight floating sand (floating sand, 浮沙), so pay attention to anti-skid.
4. Detailed Schedule: After breakfast, depart from Baishan Spring Station (Baishan Spring Station, 白山泉驿站), and cycle for about 6 hours (including mid-way breaks); replenish the required drinking water and food before departure, there are no supplies on the way, so control consumption reasonably; cross the last desert section (desert section, 沙漠路段) along the way, enjoy the extreme magnificence of the desert (desert, 沙漠), feel the sense of accomplishment of cycling in the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区), and gradually leave the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区) near Baigeda (Baigeda, 白疙瘩); arrive in Baigeda (Baigeda, 白疙瘩) in the evening, check in at a local station (local station, 当地驿站), rest after dinner, inspect the vehicle, sort out personal belongings, end the no-man's land (no-man's land, 无人区) cycling, and prepare for the final cycling and airport transfer the next day.
5. Bicycle Cycling Route: Baishan Spring Station (Baishan Spring Station, 白山泉驿站) → Main Road of Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Cycle along the core desert section (core desert section, 沙漠核心路段) → Pass near the Gansu-Inner Mongolia border (Gansu-Inner Mongolia border, 甘蒙交界) → Arrive at Baigeda Station (Baigeda Station, 白疙瘩驿站) (the end of the Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速), the entire journey is along the main road with no forks).

Baigeda (Baigeda, 白疙瘩) (Subei Mongol Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, 甘肃省酒泉市肃北蒙古族自治县) → Hami (Hami, 哈密) (Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 新疆维吾尔自治区哈密市) (Final Cycling Day)

1. Total Distance: 30 kilometers (entire cycling distance of the day)
2. Bicycle Cycling Distance: 30 kilometers
3. Cycling Road Conditions: The entire journey is an asphalt road with gentle road conditions, no difficulty, smooth road surface, no floating sand (floating sand, 浮沙) and steep slopes, and high cycling comfort.
4. Detailed Schedule: After breakfast, depart from Baigeda Station (Baigeda Station, 白疙瘩驿站), cycle easily for 30 kilometers. The entire road is gentle with no difficulty, gradually leaving Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 内蒙古自治区) and finally arriving in Hami City (Hami City, 哈密市), Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 新疆维吾尔自治区); after arrival, sort out cycling equipment and personal belongings, and properly place the bicycle (you can contact in advance for consignment or storage); according to the flight time, go to Hami Airport (Hami Airport, 哈密机场) (Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 新疆维吾尔自治区哈密市) in advance, you can book a transfer vehicle in advance to connect the cycling end point and the airport, go through the check-in procedures, and end the entire desert cycling journey.
5. Bicycle Cycling Route: Baigeda Station (Baigeda Station, 白疙瘩驿站) → End of Linbai Section of Jingxin Expressway (Jingxin Expressway, 京新高速) → Turn to the urban section towards Hami (Hami, 哈密) → Cycle along the suburban area of Hami City (Hami City, 哈密市) → Arrive at the designated end point in Hami District (Hami District, 伊州区), Hami City (Hami City, 哈密市) (connecting the airport transfer point, the route is gentle, and navigation can be used for assistance).

• ▌Core Arrangement:
  Today marks the official end of the cycling journey in Hami (哈密), with no cycling scheduled. The focus is on bike handover, packing, and departure arrangements. Riders will conclude the trip and depart from Hami, completing this stage of the Silk Road cycling experience.

• ▌Detailed Schedule (Flexible Based on Departure Time):

• 08:00–10:00 Bike Handover & Packing
  Self-owned bikes: Clean and pack bicycles, then arrange shipment via local logistics services. Hami city has accessible shipping outlets, and hotel pickup can often be arranged. Confirm delivery address and timeline to ensure safe return transport. Minor repairs can be completed at local bike shops if necessary before shipping.

  Rental bikes: Return bicycles to the rental provider. Staff will inspect the bike condition (tires, brakes, drivetrain). Once confirmed, the deposit will be refunded. Any damages will be handled according to the rental agreement.

• 10:00–12:00 Luggage Organization & Hotel Check-out
  Pack all personal belongings and cycling gear (tools, spare parts, protective equipment, remaining supplies).

  Proceed to the hotel front desk for check-out, settle any outstanding bills, and ensure no items are left behind.

• 12:00–13:30 Lunch & Farewell
  Enjoy a final meal in Hami (哈密), known for its regional specialties such as Hami melon (哈密瓜) and Xinjiang-style lamb dishes.

  Take this time to reflect on the journey and say farewell to fellow riders.

• After 13:30 Departure
  Head to Hami Airport (哈密机场) or Hami Railway Station (哈密站) depending on your return plan. Flights and high-speed trains connect Hami with major cities such as Urumqi and Lanzhou.

  Before departure, double-check ID, tickets, and luggage. If time allows, you may explore the city briefly or purchase local specialties like dried fruits as souvenirs.