G7 Expressway: The World's Longest Desert Expressway
Stretching across the north and northwest regions of China, the G7 Expressway is renowned as the world’s longest highway through the desert.
When Was the G7 Expressway Built?
The road opened in July 2017, enhancing the exploitation of regional mineral resources and boosting tourism. During its construction, workers faced extreme challenges, including sandstorms, scorching heat, and water shortages.
Where does G7 Expressway start and end?
The G7 Beijing–Ürümqi Expressway is a paved toll road connecting Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, to Ürümqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, located in the country's far northwest.
How Long Is the G7 Expressway?
The expressway is 2,540 kilometers (1,580 miles) long, traversing several deserts, including the Gobi Desert, the fifth-largest desert in the world.
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