The Shapotou in Wang Wei's poetry, breathtakingly beautiful with desert sunsets + sheepskin raft full guide

“The solitary smoke in the vast desert rises straight, the long river sets the sun round” comes to life✨
Encounter the poetic scene from Wang Wei’s poem in Shapotou, Ningxia🌅
Watch the Yellow River entwine with the desert, ride the ancient sheepskin raft
Keep this super detailed guide handy～

📍Address: Southeast edge of Tengger Desert, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia
🎫Ticket: 80 RMB/person (includes some activities)
⏰Opening hours: 8:00-18:30 (may vary by season)

【5 Must-Do Experiences】
🛶TOP1 Sheepskin Raft Drift
Ancient method sheepskin raft! Super impressive!
Price: 60 RMB/person ⏰30 minutes
Tip: Recommend bringing waterproof shoe covers!

🌅TOP2 Sunset Viewing Platform
Perfect spot for sunset photos📸
The sunset dyes the entire desert and Yellow River red
Best to arrive around 17:30～

🏜️TOP3 Sand Dune Sliding Area
Thrilling desert slide!
Scream your way down the dunes for stress relief😆

🚡TOP4 Yellow River Cableway
Spectacular aerial view of the Yellow River’s nine bends
Round trip ticket 75 RMB, one way 45 RMB

🌉TOP5 Shapotou Grand Bridge
A huge bridge spanning the Yellow River
The view from the bridge is absolutely stunning!

【Detailed Itinerary Guide】
☀️DAY1
8:00 Arrive at the East Gate of the scenic area
8:10 🚶Walk 10 minutes to the Yellow River dock
8:30 🛶Sheepskin raft drift for 30 minutes
9:00 📸Photo session at the sand dunes
10:00 🏜️Try sand sliding or camel riding
12:00 Lunch inside the scenic area
14:00 🌁Visit Shapotou Grand Bridge
17:00 🌅Wait for the sunset glow at the viewing platform
19:00 🚗Return to Zhongwei city center
20:00 🍢Stroll Zhongwei night market and enjoy barbecue

【Practical Tips】
✓Be sure to bring a sun hat + sunscreen!
✓Recommend wearing bright red/yellow clothes for photos
✓October is the best time to visit (pleasant temperature)
✓Sheepskin raft can get you wet, waterproof shoes are a must
✓Bring a windbreaker if it’s windy

Standing on the golden dunes overlooking the Yellow River🎵
Watching the sunset glow slowly dye the entire desert red
That moment truly healed me to tears🥺
Which places from Wang Wei’s poems have you all visited?