Sandboarding and desert dune adventures in Central, South-East, and East Asia.
Sandboarding in Israel at the Negev Desert. Courtesy of DrorBamidbar.
Israel is an emerging destination for sandboarding, with the Negev Desert offering soft sand dunes that are perfect for beginners and experienced sandboarders alike. Sandboarding is a safe and fun activity for all ages, and there are many companies that offer rentals and lessons.
Sam Sand Dunes, Rajasthan, India. Photo courtesy of Roshanrajverma.
There Indian region of Rajasthan has much to offer in terms of sandboarding and desert adventures. Travelers in India may begin their journey from the historic town of Jaisalmer, located in the very heart of the Rajasthan desert. Barmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner are other common desert destinations. Sam Village, Khuri…
Tottori Sand Dunes. Photo courtesy of Hashi Photo.
Sandboarding is widely practiced in the Tottori prefecture of Japan. The largest sand dune system in the country, the Tottori Sand Dunes, is where all the sandboarding fun is at. At the site you can also enjoy many activities such as paragliding, camel riding, and going for a visit at…
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.
When it comes to sandboarding destinations, Kazakhstan presents a remarkable and somewhat surprising experience for enthusiasts. This Central Asian country holds captivating landscapes that extend beyond its well-known attractions, offering a distinctive sandboarding adventure that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Kazakhstan surprises visitors with its hidden sandboarding gems,…
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.
A 57-year old woman from China named Yin Yuzhen has succeeded in the remarkable task of creating a thriving ecological park in one of the country's four major deserts, the Mu Us Desert in Inner Mongolia. Over the span of 35 years, Yin has successfully planted over 300.000 native plants…
The Tottori Sand Museum is a unique and fascinating place that houses some of the most beautiful sand sculptures in the world. The installations are made with recycled leftover sand from the nearby Tottori Sand Dunes, part of a national park known for its desert-like features, unique in Japan, which…
Volcano boading is one of the craziest sports out there, and it gets even crazier on the slopes of the Mount Bromo volcano in Indonesia. 2329 meters above sea level, Gunung Bromo is one of the most impressive volcanoes in the Indonesian island of Java. The special appeal of Mt…
Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park, located in the Qilian Mountains foothills, is a highly sought-after tourist spot, attracting tourists both domestically and internationally. Spanning an area of 124 square miles, this park is known for its breathtaking display of vibrant colors on the hills and rock formations.