Nanhu Travel Guide

 mke1963 Says:  The old abandoned fortress of Shouchangcheng lies half-buried by sand on the eastern edge of Nanhu, just beyond the trees. Quite why it became abandoned is a mystery as the Nanhu oasis has always been a fertile and well-protected place, with plentiful water.Curiously, many... 

 mke1963 Says:  I understand that there is home stay accommodation now in Nanhu village, which would provide more time to wander the oasis and the desert here.I haven't tried it here. 

 mke1963 Says:  The desert looks beningn enough - flat and featureless - with little to prevent a short walk to get away from civilization for a while. However, I would urge caution. What looks flat from a distance can hide a lot of dips and depressions that can leave you suddenly out of...