The Qinggan-Gansu ring road, also known as National Highway 315 in China, is famously referred to as the "Mars Road" or "road of death" due to its striking and inhospitable desert landscape. Traversing the vast Gobi Desert, this route offers a stunning yet challenging journey through one of the most remote and arid environments on Earth. The stark, otherworldly scenery of the Gobi Desert makes it emblematic of an extreme and unwelcoming terrain, capturing the imagination of those who venture along this desolate road.