Shizuishan Emerald Lake Area Travel Guide

Yinchuan Shahu Lake Ecological Tourism Zone:

Attraction Introduction: Shahu Lake is a famous wetland scenic area in Yinchuan, blending desert and lake landscapes, hailed as the "Pearl of the Frontier".

Activities & Unique Experiences:

Boat tours to admire reed marshes and migratory birds (best in spring and autumn).

Desert activities: Sand sliding, camel riding, desert off-roading.

Water sports: Jet skiing, parasailing.

Photo Spots & Local Cuisine:

Must-visit spots: Shahu Lake Bird Watching Tower, Lake Center Island.

Food recommendations: Shahu Lake fish head, Ningxia mixed snacks.

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Shizuishan Emerald Lake:

Attraction Introduction: Originally a subsidence area of Dawukou Coal Washing Plant, the lake is nicknamed "Emerald Lake" for its jade-green waters, resembling a "Maldives" in the Northwest Gobi.

Activities & Unique Experiences:

Photography: Azure skies, emerald waters, and white salt flats perfect for drone shots.

Sunset viewing: Vibrant colors reflecting on the lake surface.

Photo Spots & Local Cuisine:

Must-visit spots: Lake Center Boardwalk, Salt Flat Viewing Platform.

Food recommendations: Dawukou cold skin noodles, hand-pulled lamb noodles.

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Shitanjing Industrial Cultural & Film Town:

Attraction Introduction: A film set transformed from abandoned mining areas, preserving industrial relics with strong retro vibes, featured in TV series like "Minning Town".

Activities & Unique Experiences:

Nostalgic photography: Old mining sites, slogan walls, vintage trains.

Film-inspired spots: Recreated 1980s-90s Northwest living scenes.

Photo Spots & Local Cuisine:

Must-visit spots: Mining Area Auditorium, Old-style Train Station.

Food recommendations: Shitanjing grilled lamb chops, handmade minced noodle soup.

Shahu Lake Ecological Tourism Zone Shizuishan Emerald Lake Shitanjing Industrial Cultural & Film Town