The Most Beautiful Desert Scenery in Zhongwei

🏜️ Desert camel stroll! Get the same Moroccan-style epic shots at Zhongwei Shapotou!

🌵 Recommended reasons:
A Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall! A magical landscape with half Yellow River and half desert! Double the fun with camel riding + sand sliding!

📍 Address: Yingshuiqiao Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia (south side of Baolan Railway)
⏰ Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

🚩 Activity routes:
1️⃣ Yellow River rafting
Sit on a sheepskin raft and experience the "Number One Rafting on the Yellow River." The veteran guides sing Northwest folk songs that are super moving!
📸 Tips: The rafting endpoint is the popular check-in spot "Yellow River Glass Walkway."

2️⃣ Desert camel riding
Hear the camel bells crossing Tengger Desert! Sunset time is recommended for stunning light and shadow effects.
🐫 Tip: Remember to choose a legitimate camel team; a 20-minute experience costs about 80 yuan.

3️⃣ Sand sliding & dune buggy
Rush down from hundred-meter sand dunes! The scenic area offers rental of sand-proof shoe covers.
🚜 Off-road dune buggies are super thrilling! Just hold on tight throughout the ride.

🍲 Food recommendations:
• Yellow River carp: Wild fish stewed with desert onions, incredibly fresh and delicious.
• Artemisia noodles: Intangible cultural heritage food! Handmade noodles served with minced lamb sauce.
• Selenium-rich melon: A desert specialty, sweeter than honey watermelon.

📸 Must-shoot spots:
1. Camel team silhouette (recommended to use telephoto zoom)
2. Wang Wei Viewing Platform (the origin of the poem line "The desert’s lone smoke rises straight")

❗️ Notes:
• Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + headscarf + arm sleeves are all indispensable.
• Bring a phone sand-proof bag! Fine sand gets everywhere.
• Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a windproof jacket.