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How high are the largest sand dunes in the Takla Makan Desert?

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Map of Asia highlighting the location of the Takla Makan Desert in northwestern China, with the desert area shaded in orange. Surrounding regions, including parts of Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Ocean, are shown for geographic context. An inset in the top right corner provides a global view with the desert's location marked. — Takla Makan Desert The Takla Makan Desert is flanked by high mountain ranges: the Tien Shan to the north, the Kunlun Mountains to the south, and the Pamirs to the west.

The largest sand dunes in the Takla Makan Desert are pyramidal in shape and reach heights of 650 to 1,000 feet (200 to 300 metres).1

While these pyramidal dunes represent the highest eolian topographic forms, the desert also features large sand-dune chains that typically range from 100 to 500 feet (30 to 150 metres) in height.1