On May 4, the 2026 business school Gobi friendship race, also known as "Gobi to West 2026", concluded after four days and three nights across 121 kilometers of desert terrain.
In Jinta county, Jiuquan, Gansu province, rows of photovoltaic panels and wind turbines now define the landscape, while thermal storage units and power lines stretch across the Gobi Desert.
During the May Day holiday, Jiuquan in Gansu province was filled with a festive atmosphere and saw a surge in tourism activity. From May 1 to 5, the city experienced significant growth in its cultural and tourism market, with both visitor numbers and tourism spending increasing by over 12 percent year-on-year, setting new records.
