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CCTV+: 2025 Taklimakan Rally Concludes After thrilling 13-Day Desert Challenge
- The 2025 edition of the Taklimakan Rally, sponsored by X Power, concluded on June 1 after a demanding 13-day journey through the prefectures of Aksu, Hetian, and Kashi in Xinjiang.
- The rally commenced on May 20 and spanned a distance of 5,183 kilometers, with 2,200 kilometers dedicated to competitive timed stages traversing deserts, the Gobi plains, and river crossings.
- A total of 233 racers from 12 countries competed in 23 motorcycles, 105 vehicles, and the inaugural New Energy Vehicle category featuring ten entries.
- Czech competitor Martin Michek completed the motorcycle race in just over 28 and a half hours to claim victory, while China's Liu Yangui finished the car category in slightly more than 27 hours. Additionally, Yao Weiqiang emerged as the winner in the newly introduced NEV division.
- The event, known as China's most challenging cross-country rally since 2005, ended with celebrations and highlights including riders' reflections and a drone show.
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Taklimakan Rally wraps up after 13 days and over 4,000 kilometers
The Taklimakan Rally came to an end on Sunday in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, after the participants covered an overall distance of more than 4,000 kilometers. The competition included 10 special stages boasting a total race-length
·Beijing, China
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