The ultimate family trip in Northwest China! Desert hotels so beautiful they leave you speechless

I've been wanting to take the kids to have fun in the desert for a long time👶 After watching "Travel Anywhere Door," I was instantly hooked on the grasslands! Once here, I realized the desert is 100 times more fun than I imagined. I regret not bringing the kids sooner! Hidden in the Tengger Desert are two treasure hotels: one resembles the ancient city of Loulan, and the other has a Dubai-like vibe. You can't go wrong choosing either for a family trip～

🏜️ Stay at Desert Hotel
A rammed earth architectural complex hidden deep in the Tengger Desert, looking like a recreated Loulan ancient city🏰 Inside, it features a stylish wabi-sabi aesthetic, with tapestries and antique furniture full of character～
✔️ A huge 25-meter swimming pool to play in, plus camel riding, sand sliding, and dune bashing—all thrilling
✔️ Evening bonfire parties and stargazing activities; lying in the courtyard watching the stars is so healing
✔️ Special entertainment programs prepared for kids, so staying at the hotel is never boring

💎 Stay at Diamond Hotel
Located in the Shapotou Scenic Area, this diamond-shaped building is embraced by the desert, like a sparkling diamond necklace～
✔️ All rooms have panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can watch the desert sunrise, sunset, and dazzling starry sky right from your bed
✔️ Dinner is super sumptuous! Abalone, caviar, seafood sashimi, hand-pulled lamb… enjoy flavors from around the world to your heart’s content

🗺️ 5-Day Itinerary
D1⃣ Departure → Yinchuan Pick up and check in, then visit the night market, the largest food market in Yinchuan
D2⃣ Western Xia Royal Tombs → Zhongwei In the morning, take the kids to visit the royal tombs and museum, listen to explanations to learn history, and experience movable type printing; in the afternoon, stay at Yellow River Courtyard and enjoy exquisite afternoon tea
D3⃣ Shapotou Scenic Area → Tengol Hotel Spend the morning in the desert area (camel riding / dune buggy) and Yellow River area (sand sliding / cable car / cowhide raft); check in to the desert hotel in the afternoon
D4⃣ Desert Hiking → Route 66 → Hui Family Visit Early rise to watch the sunrise + hiking, check in at Zhongwei Route 66; in the afternoon, visit the Hui village chief’s home, make fried oil cakes and sanzi with the kids, and drink eight-treasure tea
D5⃣ Shuidonggou / Helan Mountains → Return Visit the Shuidonggou ruins or Helan Mountain rock paintings, then transfer to the airport according to your flight

⚠️ Family Trip Tips
🌵 Don’t be tempted by cheap group tours! You get what you pay for
🌵 For traveling with kids, it’s best to choose family-friendly tours with rich activities and peace of mind