Camels Get Traffic Lights at China’s Mingshan Mountain!

Move over, rush hour traffic—camels are now the stars of Dunhuang’s desert highways! At Mingshan Mountain, a golden dune paradise in northwest China’s Gansu Province, herds of camels are so essential to tourism that camel-specific traffic lights have been installed to manage their flow. Talk about blending ancient traditions with modern solutions!

Known as the ‘ships of the desert,’ these majestic animals carry over 1,000 tourists daily across the iconic dunes. With crowds rivaling a music festival , the lights help prevent ‘camel jams’ and ensure safe journeys for both riders and locals.

‘It’s like a real-life desert caravan scene,’ says Li Wei, a local tour guide. ‘The lights keep everything organized—camels even pause on red!’ The initiative highlights how regions like the Chinese mainland balance cultural heritage with sustainable tourism.

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Camel traffic lights regulate movement at Mingshan Mountain

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