Lop Nur Wild Camel National Nature Reserve

The reserve spans 65,000 square kilometers between the Taklamakan and Kuruktag deserts, encompassing salt lakes, marshes, and diverse geological formations.

The Chinese government designated this area as a protected zone in 1986, following decades of nuclear testing activities in the Lop Nur region.

Scientists and researchers conduct annual surveys to monitor the population of wild Bactrian camels and document their interactions with the harsh desert environment.

Temperatures in the reserve fluctuate between 55 degrees Celsius in summer and minus 40 degrees Celsius in winter, with rainfall occurring only every few years.

The reserve contains one of three remaining habitats worldwide for wild Bactrian camels, which have adapted to drinking water saltier than seawater.

Location: Xinjiang

Inception: 1986

GPS coordinates: 41.00000,92.50000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:32