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Sandboarding and desert dune adventures in Central, South-East, and East Asia.

Sand dunes near Pantai Klebang bleach in Malacca, Malaysia

Sandboarding in Malacca, Malaysia

Sandboarding (sand surfing) can be practiced on the dunes of the Malaka desert, the only desert in Malaysia, located near Pantai Klebang beach in Malacca.

China Completes Massive Green Belt Around Taklamakan Desert

China has achieved a significant milestone by surrounding the Taklamakan Desert, the largest desert in the country and the second-largest shifting desert globally with a 1,900-mile (3,050-kilometer) green belt composed of vegetation and solar-powered sand barrier technologies.

Tibetan Desert

The Unique Desert Landscapes of Tibet

Tibet, often referred to as the “roof of the world,” features a unique geography that includes regions classified as desert. The Tibetan Plateau is characterized by its high altitude and arid climate, with annual precipitation often falling below 100 mm in many areas. Within Tibet, the North Tibetan Plateau-Kunlun Mountains alpine desert is a notable ecoregion, showcasing cold, dry habitats, including alpine meadows and steppe.

Art Sand Scuplture at Haeundae Sand Festival

Haeundae Sand Festival returns to Busan in May 2023

The Haeundae Sand Festival returns to Busan’s Haeundae Beach this summer, kicking off beach season in South Korea. From May 19th to May 22nd, the festival will feature sand-themed sports and recreational activities, marathons, and hot sand baths. The highlight of the festival will be the intricate sand sculptures created by master sculptors from around the world.

Wind power photovoltaic systems

Construction Begins on World’s Largest Renewable Energy Project in Inner Mongolia

Construction has begun on the world’s largest desert renewable energy project in Inner Mongolia, China. The project, being developed by China Three Gorges Corporation and Inner Mongolia Energy Group, has an estimated cost of $11bn. The project will include wind, solar, and energy storage and is expected to become the largest renewable energy project of its kind currently underway globally. The current construction phase includes 1GW of solar capacity equipped with energy storage.

Sand Sculpture at Sundae Sand Festival

Haeundae Sand Festival returns to Busan on May 24th

The Haeundae Sand Festival returns to Busan’s Haeundae Beach this summer, kicking off beach season in South Korea. From May 24th to May 27th, the festival will feature sand-themed sports and recreational activities, marathons, and hot sand baths. The highlight of the festival will be the intricate sand sculptures created by master sculptors from around the world.