Zhongwei Shapotou Family Travel Guide｜Lazy Version One-Day Tour Essentials

Want to spend a whole day taking your kids to fully enjoy Shapotou? Follow this lazy-friendly route + project timetable, just copy it! 👇

🎫 Ticket Guide:

The combo ticket is the most worry-free! Includes popular attractions in the Yellow River area + desert area, transparent pricing with no hidden fees (see image 17 for details)

🚌 Transportation Order:

Enter through the Time-Space Gate → shuttle bus to the Yellow River area → after playing, take the bus to the desert area → finally return to the exit, no detours at all!

🌅 Morning · Efficient Play in the Yellow River Area

1️⃣ Flying Over the Yellow River

✅ Priority! Less wind and fewer people in the morning, best experience

✅ Kids over 1 meter can play, accompanied by a coach for double flying over the Yellow River

2️⃣ Sand Sliding + Sheepskin Raft Combo

Slide down the sand directly to the riverbank → switch seamlessly to the sheepskin raft, super smooth connection!

3️⃣ Speedboat Upstream

The end point of the sheepskin raft is the starting point of the speedboat, feel the changes in the Yellow River’s flow~

4️⃣ Return Options

▪️ For the energetic: take the cable car to overlook the Yellow River’s beautiful scenery

▪️ For the lazy: take the free escalator straight to the restaurant

🍝 Lunch Recommendations

▪️ Fast food lovers: KFC in the Yellow River area, quick service suitable for kids

▪️ Specialty lovers: Legendary noodles in the desert area, taste local flavors

🏜️ Afternoon · Deep Experience in the Desert Area

1️⃣ Desert Flying

Panoramic desert viewing platform, free for kids under 1.2 meters, a must-visit!

2️⃣ Camel Riding

🐫 Camel caravan crossing the dunes, great for photos!

⚠️ Remind kids to hold on tight, especially when standing up or getting down

3️⃣ Desert Buggy

Bumpy and thrilling but safe, kids scream with joy nonstop!

💡 Family Essentials Checklist

✅ Sun protection gear: UV rays are very strong, use both physical + chemical protection

✅ Sand-proof shoe covers: prepare in advance, expensive at the scenic spot

✅ Lightweight water bottle: hydrate anytime, desert causes dehydration easily

Follow this itinerary, cover all attractions + reasonable timing, taking kids to play at Shapotou is so easy!