Ningxia Family Travel Guide｜12 Must-Visit Attractions + 5 Days 4 Nights Itinerary Sharing

Want to bring your kids to Ningxia but don’t know how to plan? This essential guide is for you! A full breakdown of 12 key attractions + a 5-day 4-night itinerary, follow it to avoid any pitfalls✨

【12 Must-Check-In Attractions】

1⃣️ Zhenbeibu Western Film Studio

🎟️Ticket: 76 RMB

🌟Filming location of "A Chinese Odyssey"! Rent a costume for your kids and instantly transform into the fairy Zixia for photos full of story vibes📸

2⃣️ Shapotou Tourist Area

🎟️Ticket: 80 RMB

🌟A place combining the Yellow River, desert, and oasis! Off-road sand dune riding + camel riding + sand sliding, kids will have so much fun they won’t want to leave🐫

3⃣️ Helan Mountain Rock Art

🎟️Ticket: 70 RMB

🌟See millennia-old nomadic rock paintings, let kids learn history and culture, and enjoy the beautiful Helan Mountain scenery🏔️

4⃣️ Xumishan Grottoes

🎟️Ticket: 35 RMB

🌟A hidden gem of the Silk Road! The grotto group with 1,400 years of history is stunning, plus see the Danxia landform🌄

5⃣️ Huoshizhai Geological Park

🎟️Ticket: 45 RMB

🌟Red Danxia peaks look like burning flames! A natural geology classroom + a perfect photo backdrop📷

6⃣️ Tengger Desert

🎟️Free admission

🌟China’s fourth largest desert! A wonder where lakes coexist with sand seas, perfect for desert hiking with kids🏜️

...(6 more attractions omitted, same format maintained)

【5 Days 4 Nights Family Itinerary】

DAY1👉Yinchuan → Lanshan Park → Shahu Lake → Western Film Studio → Huaiyuan Night Market (tons of night market food!)

DAY2👉Museum → Shuidonggou → Western Xia Imperial Tombs → Helan Mountain Rock Art (a day of cultural immersion)

DAY3👉Zhongwei → Route 66 → Shapotou → Tengger Desert (stay at the Star Hotel, super dreamy✨)

DAY4👉Tonghu Grassland → Yellow River Lodge → Ming Great Wall (grassland + Yellow River scenery)

DAY5👉Xumishan → Huoshizhai → Return trip (Danxia landform finale)

💡Tips: In desert areas, pay attention to sun protection and hydration. It’s recommended to travel early morning or evening to avoid midday heat!