Ningxia, a mysterious land steeped in history, is known as the "Jiangnan of the North."
by Sofia Taylor32 Serendipity
Nov 11, 2024
Hey guys, when you come to Zhongwei, you must check in at the "Desert Disneyland" Shapotou! Here you can experience the desert🏜️, Yellow River🏞️, mountains⛰️, and oasis🌿 all in one place, enjoying the spectacular scenery of Northwest China at once—definitely worth the ticket price👏!
🚗 Transportation Guide:
30 minutes by taxi from the airport✈️
From the high-speed rail station🚄, you can choose:
❶ Tourist shuttle bus, 40 minutes
❷ Taxi, 35-40 minutes
🎫 Ticket Tips:
Adult ticket: 80 RMB
Early bird ticket only 59 RMB (grab it fast!)
📸 Recommended Play Route:
Ride a camel🐫 → Desert dune buggy🚙 → Shuttle bus → Viewing platform → Flying Horse Roller Coaster🎢 → Sand sliding🛷 → Cable car → Sheepskin raft🛶 → Glass bridge🌉 → Speedboat🚤
🌟 Must-try Activities:
✅ Camel riding: 10-minute desert tour with soothing bell sounds🎵
✅ Desert dune buggy: super thrilling weightless feeling, a must-repeat!
✅ Sand sliding: steep but controllable speed, even those afraid of heights can enjoy
✅ Flying Horse Roller Coaster: 820-meter Yellow River cable car, amazing views!
💡 Helpful Tips:
❶ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!🧴
❷ Book hotels in advance during peak season🏨
Which activity do you most want to try? Let me know in the comments~😉
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