I rarely use the word "shocking" to describe a place!

Preparation 🧳
• Documents: Bring valid ID cards and other essential documents! It's hard to get anywhere without them 😅

• Clothing: Long sleeves and pants + red/white long dress (perfect for desert photos🔥), denim shorts + Martin boots (convenient for activities), sunscreen clothing and sun hats are also a must~

• Sunscreen products: High SPF sunscreen (SPF50+!), sunglasses 🕶️, sun/rain umbrella 🌂, the desert UV rays are strong enough to turn you into a "spicy strip"!

• Other items: Power bank (photo-taking power hog 📱), water and snacks (expensive in the scenic area to the point of tears 😭), wet wipes and tissues, common medicines 💊

Transportation Guide 🚗

• Plane: Land at Ordos/Baotou Airport, take a taxi straight to the scenic area, the best choice for the lazy 🚖

• Train: Get off at Baotou/Ordos station, then charter a car/bus and transfer to a taxi, suitable for budget travelers 💰

• Self-driving: Hohhot → G6 Jingzang Expressway → G65 Baomao Expressway, 2.5 hours direct, the scenery along the way is super healing 🌾

• Group tours: Choose packages with VIP channels, no need to queue, go straight to the cable car entrance, saving time and effort yyds!

Attractions and Activities 🏜️

• Xiansha Island: Desert Bigfoot, off-road motorcycles 🏍️, high-altitude zipline, fairy roller coaster 🎢, thrilling enough to scream! You can also check in at the desert KFC, a must for showing off on social media~

• Yuesha Island: Ride camels 🐫 across sand dunes, take "pretend by the sea" photos at the desert pool, watch Ordos wedding performances 💒, and have a blast at the water park!

• Liansha Island: Stay at the Lotus Hotel, pure white buildings like an "alien base" 🛸, all-inclusive five-star service, soak in the bath while watching the desert sunset, so good you'll stomp your feet!

• Fusha Island: Stay in a Mongolian yurt to experience herder life, milk sheep, brew milk tea 🥛, dance around the bonfire at night, immerse yourself as a child of the grasslands~

Food Recommendations 🍢

• Roasted whole lamb: Fusha Island restaurant/Dalate Banner "Sudeler Camp," crispy skin that flakes off, tender and juicy meat, the serving ceremony is full of atmosphere!

• Hand-pulled meat: Original flavor lamb dipped in fermented bean curd sauce, fatty but not greasy, meat lovers rejoice 🤤

• Salty milk tea: Made with fried rice, milk tofu, and butter, one sip warms your stomach, the ultimate grease-cutting magic!

• Sichuan-style stewed pickled cabbage: Pork belly with pickled cabbage at Xiansha Island fast food stall, sour and appetizing, rice lovers can show off three bowls!

Accommodation Options 🏨

• Lotus Hotel on Liansha Island: Rooms face the sand dunes, terrace baths for stargazing ✨, for the wealthy and indulgent, just go for it!

• Mongolian yurts on Fusha Island: Immersive Mongolian experience, affordable prices, perfect for family trips 👨👩👧👦

• Shunsha Island: So many room types to choose from, public areas have camping tents, even with a limited budget you can enjoy the atmosphere~

Photo Tips 📸

• Golden hours: Sunrise (6:30-7:00) and sunset (18:30-19:30), the sand dunes turn golden, every shot is wallpaper-worthy!

• Must-visit spots: Lonely swing, camel team background wall, Xiansha Island icon, desert pool, sand sculpture castle, perfect for stunning photos in minutes 📸~

Keep this guide and go for it! Remember to share beautiful photos so I can envy you from afar~ 😎
【Tips】
1. Remember to bring sunscreen products, the desert sun is very strong
2. It is recommended to wear sand-proof shoe covers or rent them in the scenic area
3. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, prepare a light jacket
4. Bring enough water and dry food, dining options inside the scenic area are limited