Day 1 All over the country → or → or → Yinchuan ★ All day gathering day
All day
Today is the gathering day for tourists from all over the country to Yinchuan, the ancient capital of the Western Xia Dynasty. The rich local customs, majestic desert scenery, beautiful waters of the Great Wall, ancient Yellow River civilization, and mysterious Western Xia culture all make up the colorful Yinchuan. During free time, please exercise due caution. Tourists can choose their preferred transportation method and rest at designated hotels upon arrival. If time permits, they can also explore Yinchuan city, including the Western Xia Royal Tombs, Ningxia Museum, Shuidonggou, Helan Mountain Rock Paintings, Chengtian Temple Pagoda, Drum Tower, Jade Emperor Pavilion, Haibao Pagoda, and Phoenix Monument.
At around 7pm we will gather for a pre-trip meeting (if you cannot attend please contact the tour leader in time) to introduce the precautions for hiking.
Yinchuan Ningxia Food Reference
1. Hand-grabbed lamb: Xiaoye hand-grabbed lamb, Guoqiang hand-grabbed
lamb, Laomao hand-grabbed lamb, Ma Ming hand-grabbed lamb 2. Mutton offal: Wuzhong mutton offal, Zhigao mutton offal, Aye mutton offal, Najiahu mutton offal, Wuzhong Dujia mutton offal, Xincheng Turntable mutton offal, Ma Pangzi mutton offal
3. Saozi noodles: Yulian Noodle House, Huabiao Noodle House, Xiaofei Noodle House, Xihuayuan Fuqiang Noodle House
4. Barbecue: Hongliuzhi BBQ, Wenhuacheng Huaxipan BBQ, Spicy Shahu Big Fish Head Restaurant! Haoyuxuan Roasted Whole
Lamb 5. Cold Noodles: 217 Cold Noodles, Dawukou Cold Noodles, Train Station Backpacker Cold Noodles
6. Lamb: Huangquqiao Lamb, Sanyixuan Steamed Lamb
7. Ice-Boiled Lamb: Beisong Ice-Boiled Lamb
8. Clay Pot: Xueling Clay Pot, Damiao Clay Pot, Yuxia Clay Pot
9. Ramen: Honglei Ramen, Fitness Beef Noodles, Laoliu Ramen
10. Pancakes: Helan Laowangjia Chili Pancakes
11. Snacks: Huaiyuan Spicy Strips, Yuanyuan Gluten
12. Mutton Foam: Liangyixuan Pao Mo, Chenyi Pao Mo
13. Mixed Meat: Helan Dayang Donkey Meat Mixed Meat
14. Stir-fried Meat: Helan Xita Hand-Pulled Meat, Xixia District Jufangyuan Stir-fried Meat
15. Dumplings: Auntie Dumplings, Xianhelou Dumplings
16. Recommended Halal Restaurants: Tongxinchun on Funing Street, Yideju on Muslim Trade City
Day 2 Yinchuan → Alxa Left Banner → Desert Transfer Station → Terimutu Camp
All day
Hiking Information
The hiking distance is 7-9 km, with a total ascent and descent of about 100 meters.
·morning
After breakfast, we will take a bus to Alxa Left Banner, during which the tour leader will explain the key points and precautions of desert hiking.
·morning
Arrive at the desert transit station, the starting point of the hike in the Tengger Desert, in time and then start packing.
Lunch will be distributed (including staple food, carbohydrates, energy, protein, fructose and other supplies), and 4L/8 bottles of mineral water will be provided to each person every day (provided in batches).
Receive trekking poles and the team leader will teach you how to adjust the poles to the appropriate length.
After lunch, follow the tour leader on foot into the desert. On the way, the professional tour leader will give an introductory explanation of desert hiking techniques. Desert off-road support vehicles will follow at any time to ensure the safety of every tourist.
·afternoon
In the evening, tourists arrived at the Termutu Lake area of the camp. Tengger Lake was like a golden ocean under the sun, which was a good time for taking photos.
At this time, the logistics staff had already set up tables, chairs and benches and prepared afternoon tea (fruit snacks, etc.) for everyone.
After afternoon tea, everyone rested and the team leader led everyone to stretch, relax and set up tents.
At this time, we provide you with a variety of entertainment activities. You can bring your sandboard to the nearby sand dunes to go sandboarding.
There are also kayaks and paddleboards available, so you can enjoy an unforgettable desert lake kayaking experience.
Notes:
The kayaking leader will make arrangements based on weather and temperature conditions. If the temperature is too low in April, May or October, or if the weather is bad, no arrangements will be made. We hope everyone understands that safety is the first priority in outdoor activities.
·night
Dinner at the campsite (Montessori stir-fry: green leafy vegetables, stewed chicken with potatoes, tomatoes and eggs, rice).
After dinner, enjoy a romantic desert theater experience in the desert, or take photos of the sunset and starry sky. July and August are the best seasons for observing and photographing the Milky Way.
The team leaders will briefly explain the stargazing skills and knowledge to everyone, and also teach everyone how to take pictures of the starry sky with their mobile phones.
Then end the day's journey and take a break on time to accumulate energy for the next hike.
Day 3 Terimutu Lake → Aobao Nortu → Xingxing Lake
All day
Hiking Information
Hike about 21-23 km, climb about 300 m
·morning
Special summer itinerary for July and August:
Morning departure time 7:30~8:00 (slightly earlier than usual to avoid high temperature periods)
Regular itinerary:
Around 7:00
We woke up early to watch the sunrise over the vast desert. After washing up, we enjoyed the breakfast prepared by the logistics team: jam, bread, chicken breast, biscuits, raw eggs (you can fry them yourself), pickled mustard greens, etc.
After the meal, we cleaned up the camp, gathered the equipment, and collected the garbage.
After warming up, receive this morning's meals, drinks and drinking water.
Bid farewell to Terichtu and start a new journey.
·morning
After starting the hike, we first climbed over sand dunes of all sizes and headed towards Aobao Nortu, which was also our resting point for lunch.
On the way, everyone should remember the desert hiking skills taught by the tour leader, so that walking will be more energy-saving.
Special summer itinerary for July and August:
At noon, we arrived at the tent built by the logistics staff of Aobao Nortu to rest (the specific rest time will be determined by the team leader based on the weather and temperature of the day).
During the lunch break, everyone will be provided with a picnic mat, a large watermelon, a can of iced cola (one per person), as well as regular road meals and energy drinks. After a rest, we will continue our journey.
The rest time is usually 1-2 hours. If the weather is hot and there is no wind, the leader will extend the time appropriately.
Everyone can take a relaxing nap under the canopy.
Regular batches except summer batches:
We arrived at Aobao Nortu at noon to rest and enjoy the delicious road meal packs prepared by the logistics staff.
·afternoon
After lunch, we gathered our energy and continued on our journey.
We arrived at the Star Lake Campground before sunset, and the support team had already set up mosquito-proof tents and outdoor chairs for us.
We took a short break and then the team leader led everyone to stretch and set up the tent.
July only!!!:
After arriving at the camp and before dinner, you can participate in the off-road vehicle sand rush project.
A single sand dune trip is 5-6 kilometers, about 20 minutes (too long will make you feel carsick), and there are three passengers per car. The cost is 88 yuan per person, which can be checked when placing an order.
There are certain risks in sandstorming with off-road vehicles, so please choose carefully according to your physical condition!
There are three people in a car for off-road sand dune rushing. They take turns to experience it. While waiting, they can stretch and set up tents.
·night
For today's dinner, we have specially prepared Mongolian-style lamb cooked over firewood (team members who don't eat lamb can enjoy Mongolian stir-fried dishes).
After the meal, a bonfire party under the starry sky and desert KTV were held to let out the sounds of the desert.
Or you can play Werewolf under the canopy and experience the quiet space without being disturbed by mobile phones.
Day 4 Star Lake → Sun Lake → Moon Lake → Hike End → Yinchuan
All day
Hiking Information
Hike about 17 km and climb about 300 meters
·morning
Get up at 7:00 to greet the sunrise over Star Lake.
You can enjoy breakfast around 7:30, and the logistics team has prepared a rich meal.
After the meal, we cleaned up the camp and started the warm-up team activities before departure. After warming up, we received today's meals and mineral water.
Then we headed to our next destination, Sun Lake, which was a very challenging day of desert hiking.
At this time, we must display the spirit of tourists, help each other, and ensure that every team member completes the desert hiking trip smoothly.
·morning
When we set out today, the road ahead will be full of undulating sand dunes.
It continued until the morning when we hiked up the highest sand hill in Tengger.
From the top of the sand hill, we can overlook the Moon Lake, Sun Lake, Star Lake in the sea of sand, as well as the endless rolling sand dunes around.
At noon, we arrived at a rest stop to have a meal, and then we continued hiking.
From this point on, we will split into small teams and use compasses and maps to walk out of the desert.
Don't worry, the team leader and support vehicle will follow you from a distance to ensure your safety.
·afternoon
Around 2 or 3 pm, the tourists will arrive at the end of the hike.
The logistics team was waiting early to present everyone with certificates and medals, as well as exquisite small glass bottles.
After taking away a handful of yellow sand from Tengger, we ended this unforgettable desert hike and embarked on the return journey with beautiful memories.
We arrived at Yinchuan Hotel at about 4:45 pm. Everyone checked in, washed up, and washed away the fatigue of the past few days.
·night
After the hotel is renovated, we will hold a celebration banquet with local characteristics at Yinchuan Hotel. It is destined to be a sleepless night.
Special disclosure: the celebratory banquet dishes are very rich.
Day 5 Yinchuan ★ All day Disbandment day
All day
The hiking trip through the five lakes of Tengger Desert ended successfully.
This journey has left behind sweat and memories. Even when we look back on this trip many years later, it will still be vivid in our minds. Our gains have long been imprinted in our lives.
Sleep until you wake up naturally this morning and arrange your return trip according to your own plan, or continue exploring the unfinished journey in Yinchuan.
Tourists who are still reluctant to leave and bid farewell with tears, please remember to fill out a follow-up review on the "China-TravelNote APP" to win vouchers. You can also post travel notes or works of art on the "China-TravelNote Community" & "China-TravelNote Photography Network" to share the wonderful memories of your trip!
Kind tips:
Team members who want to stay longer can book hotels with China-TravelNote. Tourists who need to fly back on the same day can go to the airport by themselves.
