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Deep in the Gobi Desert, where the golden dunes of Mingsha Mountain meet the sky, a common mode of transport is getting a makeover with the traditional ‘ship of the desert’ from now on obeying the same rules as urban taxis.
Footage filmed at the Crescent Lake Resort in Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang on Monday shows a group of humped travellers beginning their characteristic sway to plod across the sands, moving in synchronised grace strictly controlled by specifically designed traffic lights with the camel icon on them.
When the signal glows red, the camels transform into a picture of desert patience. Led by their handlers, the lead animals halt at the intersection, and the rest instinctively follow suit, forming a long line against the dunes. These massive creatures stand stoically while tourists look on, mesmerised.
“I come from Hebei. When I saw this camel-coloured traffic light, I felt like I was on the ancient Silk Road with a modern traffic signal. I think it’s very distinctive and quite a pleasant surprise,” one of the tourists, Zhang Yanzi, commented.
After the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism market recovered rapidly, and the intersection of camel trails, pedestrian walkways, and shuttle bus routes started to turn into a chaotic swirl of dust and near-misses.
However, the camel traffic light system ensured that heavy caravans could clear the junction safely, preventing collisions involving a literal tonne of livestock. Even with more than a thousand camels in the scenic area, the signals keep everything orderly.
“This camel traffic light is very special. It shows the harmony between humans and animals, and I find it really innovative,” tourist Mr. Li stated.
Installed in 2021, the charming collision of Silk Road history and modern crowd control has quickly become a viral sensation. Travellers not only dismount to enjoy the sunset views but also to snap selfies with the desert’s most orderly commuters.
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