Beijing, April 7 (Youth.cn) - On April 4, 2025, as spring temperatures soared to 20°C (68°F), the Nanhu Desert near Hami, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, witnessed an adrenaline-fueled spectacle. Over a dozen 4x4 vehicles carved through golden dunes, their roaring engines disrupting the Gobi's ancient silence. Professional convoys ascended crescent-shaped sand ridges at 70° gradients - a "blade-edge dance" between traction and gravity - while tire tracks interlaced with wind patterns to create ephemeral desert art.

The event leveraged optimal spring conditions:

Sand fluidity: Loose granularity ideal for controlled slides

Thermal dynamics: 25°C diurnal temperature shifts testing mechanical limits

Safety protocols: Geotagged rescue teams and real-time dune radar monitoring

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