Yinchuan, the 'Jiangnan of Saishang' 4-Day Leisurely Travel Guide: The Magic of Desert and Lakes

Yinchuan, the 'Jiangnan of Saishang' 4-Day Leisurely Travel Guide ✨ The magical combination of desert and lakes is astonishing!

Day 1:
📍Zhenbeibu Western Film City: Every casual shot looks like a blockbuster Western movie; a must-visit filming location for "A Chinese Odyssey".
📍Helan Mountain Rock Paintings: See the mysterious symbols left by ancient people on the cliffs thousands of years ago (suggest wearing comfortable sports shoes).

Day 2:
📍Shahu Lake: A wonder of half desert, half lake! Super pleasant to explore by boat.
📍Western Xia Imperial Tombs: Explore the mysterious ruins of the Western Xia Dynasty; the evening light is perfect for photos.

Day 3:
📍Shuidonggou Site: The Hidden Soldier Cave is super exciting, you must experience the desert surfing vehicle!
📍Huaiyuan Night Market: Locals' favorite night market; Spicy HuHu and lamb skewers are so fragrant they'll make your mouth water.

Helpful Tips:
1. Yinchuan has a large temperature difference between day and night, remember to bring a jacket.
2. For desert activities, remember to wear sunglasses and a face towel.
3. Attractions are far apart, chartering a car is more convenient.

Must-Try Foods:
✅Hand-Grabbed Lamb (recommended Guoqiang Hand-Grabbed Lamb)
✅Spicy HuHu (any stall at Huaiyuan Night Market is delicious)
✅Eight-Treasure Tea (super refreshing with lamb)

Post by EmberEuphoria_789 | Aug 13, 2025

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