Desert wonders! A day of sand and sound at Resonant Sand Bay

🌈Basic information and highlights:
📍Address: East end of the Kubuqi Desert, Dalad Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia (navigate to "Resonant Sand Bay parking lot")
🎫Tickets:
Single-entry ticket: CNY 80｜Combo ticket: CNY 198 (includes cable car + sand slide + Fairy Sand Island activities)

Free admission: Children under 1.2m/seniors over 60/active military personnel
⏰Opening hours:

Peak season (May–October): 8:00–18:30｜Off-season (November–April): 8:30–17:30
✨Highlights: One of China's three singing sand deserts❗️“Singing sand”🎵 + desert Disneyland🎢 + lotus-shaped Buddhist hotel🏜️ + Mongolian *Ordos Wedding* show💃!

🚗Transportation:

▪️By car: Navigate to "Resonant Sand Bay parking lot". Parking is CNY 10/day, with plenty of spaces🚗

▪️By high-speed rail: From Baotou/Ordos Station → 50-minute taxi ride (approx. CNY 100)🚕

▪️By bus: From Baotou, take bus No. 88/89 to "Resonant Sand Bay Station" (CNY 2)🚌

▪️Avoid scams: Don't trust unofficial guides offering "shortcuts"! The scenic area shuttle bus is free.

📅Itinerary:
🌞Desert adventure:
1️⃣ Morning: Dune buggy into the desert → Fairy Sand Island (sand sliding + dune buggies)🏍️ → camel trek for *Dragon Inn* photoshoots🐫
2️⃣ Lunch: Delicious mutton noodles at Yuesha Island + watch the *Ordos Wedding* show💒 → relax by the desert pool💦
3️⃣ Afternoon: Visit the lotus hotel on Liansha Island (free desert photoshoots)📸 → camel ride into the sunset on Fusha Island🌅
4️⃣ Evening: Bonfire party + stargazing camp (summer only)🔥 → 21:00 desert fireworks show🎆

⛱️Recommended activities:

▪️Top 3 must-dos:
🏜️Sand sliding and listening to the “singing sand”🎵｜🐫Camel trek across the desert｜🚙Dune buggy thrills

▪️Hidden gems:
🌠Collect stamps at Yuesha Island for a "desert passport"📘｜💧Receive blessed water for good fortune

▪️Family fun:
🚂Desert train tour｜⛏️Archaeological dig for "ancient coins"💰

▪️Culture vultures:
🎭*Ordos Wedding* live-action show｜🧘♂️Zen afternoon tea at the lotus hotel🍵

🏨Accommodation and amenities:

▪️Luxury: Lotus Hotel (desert oasis🌺, includes full board + VIP access, CNY 2,000+ per person)

▪️Value for money: Desert Grain Resort (wake up to sand dunes, CNY 300+ per person including breakfast)🏜️

▪️Traditional experience: Yurts on Fusha Island (bonfire party + roasted whole lamb, CNY 500+ per person)🔥
✅Services: Free luggage storage｜Multilingual audio guides (CNY 40/day)｜Sand-proof shoe covers for rent

💗Tips for your visit:
✅ Essentials: Sunscreen + sunglasses! The desert sun is intense. Bring a sand-proof phone case📱
✅ Best photo spots:
📍Sand dune peaks on Fairy Sand Island for "desert curves"｜🌅Camel silhouettes against the sunset on Fusha Island｜🏜️Infinity pool at the lotus hotel
✅ Things to avoid:
🚫Don't buy overpriced fruit salad in the scenic area (priced by weight💸)｜🍜Bring your own snacks, as restaurant queues can be long
✅ Fun facts:
🌟The singing sand phenomenon remains a mystery❗️The faster you slide, the louder the “song”🎶
✅ Safety tips:
🔥Large temperature swings in the desert, so bring a light jacket｜💧Stay hydrated to avoid heatstroke｜📱Keep your phone safe (it's hard to find if dropped in the sand!)