Aksai Boluozhuanjing Film Base

阿克塞博罗转井影视基地

Gansu, Jiuquan·40.0640°N, 94.6819°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50, students CNY 25

Duration

3-4 hours

About Aksai Boluozhuanjing Film Base

An abandoned former county seat in Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County, Gansu, reborn as a desert film set. Its eerie Gobi ghost-town streets, featured in Chinese movies, now draw filmmakers and photographers alike.

Highlights

• Abandoned old Aksai county seat reborn as a desert film set (films like 'Nine-Story Demon Tower' shot here). • Atmospheric Gobi ghost-town streets and Kazakh culture. • Strong photography appeal.

Suggested Route

Walk the old-town streets and film sets, then the surrounding Gobi; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County town; try Kazakh cuisine, lamb and fermented mare's milk.

Facilities

Parking and restrooms. Few shaded or dining facilities on site .

Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

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⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30 (peak season), 09:00-16:30 (off-season)

Getting There

No metro nearby; former Aksai county seat (Boluozhuanjing); nearest HSR: Aksai Railway Station (Dunhuang-Golmud railway), ~? ; nearest airport: Dunhuang Mogao Int'l Airport (DNH), ~100 km; self-drive from Aksai County.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0), students CNY 25 (≈ $3.5)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

阿克塞博罗转井影视基地

40.0640, 94.6819

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