Ningxia's 5-day in-depth tour guide, touch the dream of mysterious Xixia

foreword

I still remember that when I was in preschool, I received a gift from my dad, which was a map of China. Every time the smallest block is always inlaid in the end, every time this small block falls, I will be excited about it, because once again the puzzle is successfully completed. At that time, I knew the name of the smallest plate --- Ningxia. This is also the first intimate contact with Ningxia in my life.

Speaking of the second contact with Ningxia, I would also like to thank the popular martial arts drama-Dragon and Babu. This popular TV series is undoubtedly a myth in the history of Chinese TV. Even today, it is still flattered by many people as a classic among classics. And Xixia appeared in the play, and there are many scenes. Because of this drama, I began to have a strong interest in Xixia. After consulting the information, I knew that Ningxia was the core area of ​​the Xixia Dynasty. Since then, my curiosity and desire for Ningxia has gone a step further!

Because of Westward Journey, we had a third collision. The story that happened on the tower accompanied the growth of my generation. I will never forget Zixia's sentence "I guessed the beginning, but I can't guess the ending." I think this is the helplessness of life. Every boy longs for Zixia's company in his heart, and every girl also longs for Supreme Treasure. However, did such an encounter end up with the regret of "... I didn't cherish it, if I did it again..."? Zhenbeibao Western Studios moved my heart, and I must personally experience that touch!

Now, finally got my wish, I set foot on the land of Ningxia. For the first time, embrace it with love and listen with your heart!

About the Author

Lao Huang, on May 1, 2016, on Labor Day, made the decision to give up labor and let go of himself, and he also resigned to devote himself to the tourism self-media industry. The original intention was to feel the fantasy of the world with my own eyes and heart, and then I learned to take pictures by myself, hoping to use the stories of pictures to infect more people who want to leave but have not yet taken action. There are like-minded friends on WeChat, let's chat about different views on tourism. If you are lucky enough to travel with a group, it will be even more wonderful! If you come to Chongqing, you can drink tea with Lao Huang and brag!

Preparation before departure:

In Ningxia in May, the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large, so long clothes and trousers are still required. Moreover, the ultraviolet rays in the northwest are very strong, so it is recommended to take sun protection measures. Sleeves, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. must be equipped. If there is a desert project in the itinerary, be prepared for sand prevention.

Photographic equipment:

Canon 5D4+Canon 6D+16-35 F2.8+70-200 F2.8. Two cameras and two mirrors, because it is troublesome to change the lens back and forth during shooting, and some materials pass by in a flash, so the two cameras cooperate better. Try not to change the lens in the desert, because the sand is very fine and easy to blow into the machine, so the anti-sand cover is quite necessary. A tripod is indispensable for taking pictures of the starry sky.

Tips for buying air tickets:

Because our itinerary starts from Guyuan, I will share the tips for buying air tickets to Guyuan. I am starting from Chongqing, and there are three options, one is to fly directly to Guyuan, the second is to buy a ticket to fly to Yinchuan and get off the plane in Guyuan, and the third is to fly to Yinchuan and then take a bus to Guyuan. Not much to say, just reveal the answer directly, the second is the most cost-effective. Because flying directly to Guyuan, the fare will be more than 100 yuan more expensive than flying to Yinchuan. So if you are flying from Chongqing, it is recommended that you directly buy a ticket to fly to Yinchuan. I bought it for 320 yuan!

DAY1: Liupanshan National Forest Park

Our first stop was Liupanshan Forest Park. And the first impression of Liupan Mountain came from the famous poem of the old chairman, "On the peak of Liupan Mountain, the red flag is blowing in the west wind." That morning, the weather was not beautiful, the clouds were dense, the rain was pattering, accompanied by strong winds, let us He couldn't help but tighten his neckline. A few travelers who didn’t have enough clothes when they came here even crossed their hands in their arms to keep warm!

Liupanshan National Forest Park has a huge area, and its main attractions include Wild Lotus Valley, Xiaonanchuan, Liangdian Gorge, Erlong River Guimen Pass, etc. Due to time constraints, our trip to Liupan Mountain is mainly distributed in Xiaonanchuan. In front of the gate of Xiaonanchuan, there is a big stone engraved with the name impressively, surrounded by green trees, as if there is a cave behind the gate, another scene!

Xiaonanchuan is a natural oxygen bar with rich green vegetation. Trees like this are everywhere. Walking in the park, you will take a deep breath unconsciously. It's as if you want to keep more of the fresh air here in your body. With the rain, these trees look more green like drinking enough water!

Xiaonanchuan has the reputation of "Little Jiuzhai". As we all know, the beauty of Jiuzhai lies in its water. When you come back from Jiuzhaigou, you don't look at the water, so you can see the splendor of its water. Although the water flow in Xiaonanchuan is not as clear-cut as Jiuzhaigou, the color is bright, but it is still similar. In Xiaonanchuan, you can hear the gurgling sound of the water everywhere. They sound like a regular melody in your ears. The notes fall in your heart, and you are delighted!

Walking along the stone road at the edge of the water source, we were extremely cautious, but we couldn't hide our excitement. Such an environment is definitely a rare release for me who lives in the city all year round!

I ran into Xiaohua on the side of the road and recorded it with the camera. This kind of record will also subconsciously tell yourself that sometimes the angle and distance of things are different, which are the reasons for your different evaluations. To be objective, we must understand it from all angles. Otherwise your decision will always be one-sided. To experience my character through travel and photography, this is the reason why I choose to walk on the road!

Along the way, such tree roots are often seen. Some of them stay on the side of the road peacefully, while others are lying across the road, allowing tourists to step over or bow their heads. But such roots are my favorite, the source of life, and have very beautiful lines. These lines are the traces left by the years. The roots of the trees go deep into the ground. We don't know how far they extend where we can't see them, but we can feel the infinite power of life!

The water flow in Xiaonanchuan has a good sense of hierarchy. For such a scene, I personally recommend that you bring a tripod and take a slow shot. Because we didn't do our homework that day, and it was raining, we didn't bring a tripod, so we regretted it when we saw these water flows. Shooting with a handheld method, there are more or less shaking, a little regrettable!

The water flow of Xiaonanchuan, in addition to the thin flowing water, also has the fierce waterfall with a large drop. Following the cliff, it descended with destructive power, hit the stone and splashed water, floated into the air, and evaporated into water vapor, making this place even more illusory!

Tips:

1. Because it is in the jungle, there are many mosquitoes, so pay attention to bring mosquito repellent.

2. There are very few toilets in Xiaonanchuan, so solve your personal problems before entering the scenic spot.

3. The whole trip will take nearly 3 hours, so bring drinking water!

4. The ticket price is 65 yuan/person

Huoshizhai National Geological Forest Park

After lunch, we started the afternoon trip. Fortunately, the rain stopped at this time, and the sky suddenly became transparent as if it had been splashed with light blue ink.

Huoshizhai National Geological Forest Park is located 15 kilometers north of Xiji County, Ningxia, and belongs to the western part of Liupan Mountain. Huoshi Village is a bright pearl inlaid on the Loess Plateau in western China. It is famous for the Danxia landform, a monopoly tourism resource in the Northwest. The mountains here are all in a light red color, which looks very beautiful. It is reported that the name of Huoshizhai is also related to this color. The mountains are dark red, and under the cover of green trees, they look like burning flames, hence the name!

Take a sightseeing car to the bottom of a mountain, look up, and see the three characters "Yuntai Mountain" embedded in the mountain! As the first of the eight major landscapes in Huoshizhai, look up from the bottom of the mountain and feel its majestic and majestic momentum! It's like passing through the clouds, competing with the sky test!

Looking obliquely at Yuntai Mountain, you can see that there is an octagonal pavilion on the top of the mountain. Although far away, it is very charming. On such a dangerous mountain, there is such a pavilion, which feels like a fairyland outside the world. Accompanied by the scattered clouds, this feeling became more and more intense!

Climbing up the mountain, the goal is the top of Yuntai Mountain. Everyone walked up with the mentality of being able to reach the top of the mountain and seeing all the small mountains at a glance. Generally speaking, the mountain of Yuntai Mountain is not too high. It takes about half an hour to one hour to climb to the top. If you have better physical strength, the time will be shorter. The road conditions are not bad, except for the last few slopes with a 90° angle, basically the slope of the stairs is not too big, which is completely suitable for tourists to climb!

Although the road is hard, but at the same time stop and go, you can also see the lush forest on the opposite side of the mountain. The green plants wrap the mountain, but the lines connecting with the sky extend irregularly, which makes the layout of the whole picture unreliable. Monotonous and rigid. The gift of nature may be in such uncanny workmanship!

Climb to the top of the mountain, forget all the hard work, and leave only the joy of victory. At the top of the mountain, we carefully looked at this octagonal pavilion that looks like a small one at the bottom of the mountain. It is called: Yuntai Jinding. That is the meaning of the top of Yuntai Mountain, which is extremely spectacular!

Go around the pavilion, walk inside, and you will come to the covered bridge. This is a paradise for high-altitude lovers. There are not only glass covered bridges but also ziplines for you to play! Young people are never tired of it, and everyone seems to have a lot of creativity on the glass covered bridge. If one of the party is a little more timid, it will be more fun for others. Looking at both sides of the bridge, you can see the beauty of Huoshizhai mountain group, which is not only spectacular, but also a kind of respect for nature!

Down the mountain along the route, we passed a place similar to the Wengcheng. After entering, according to the introduction, this is Muke Village, another famous scenic spot in Huoshi Village. It is said to be Wengcheng, but it is actually more because of its terrain. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, all of which are steep rock walls, and the name is also related to Mu Guiying, a female general of the Yang family. In Mu Kezhai, there are horse riding leisure projects, and you can experience the feeling of galloping on horseback.

On the mountain of Mu Kezhai, there is a stone group that resembles the Egyptian Sphinx. Different from Egypt, this group of stones was completely formed by the changes of nature, without any artificial elements. But it is very similar to the real body in form and spirit. I have to sigh that nature is the best painter!

Go back down the mountain and come to Huoshizhai Address Museum. This shows the earth's address change process, as well as the itinerary of the Danxia landform. Not only through the popularization of science knowledge through multimedia, but also through a large number of physical display, scene reproduction, etc., to introduce the knowledge of Danxia landform to tourists in an all-round way, so that everyone can benefit a lot!

The sun was sinking, and the clouds in the sky began to turn red. Projected onto the cliff, it made the already dark red mountain even more rosy. The jet plane crossed the sky, leaving a white belt, which caused the tranquility of the sky to encounter some restless elements. Gradually faded, dispersed, and people should return!

Tips: The adult package is 125 yuan, and the light ticket is 65 yuan.

DAY2 Shapotou

Today's itinerary, we arrived at Zhongwei from Guyuan, the journey is about 250 kilometers, and the bus running time is about 3 hours!

We arrived at Shapotou Scenic Area after lunch that day. As soon as you get out of the car, you can immediately feel the wind and sand blowing against your face. This place belongs to the southeast of the Tengger Desert. For me who grew up in a southwestern city, the desert is completely unfamiliar, something that only survives in books. Although I have encountered it in other places before, but this is the first time to go deep into the hinterland, so I am both curious and apprehensive about it!

Entering the scenic spot, the first thing you see is not the world of yellow sand, but rather normal land roads and rivers. This is the place where the Yellow River drifted first. Here, I see a strange thing. From a distance, this thing looks like little piglets are hung side by side, but it looks like sandbags when viewed up close. It turns out that this thing is a very famous local sheepskin raft, which is an ancient ferry tool. These piglet-like things are goatskin. It is reported that the largest sheepskin raft is made of more than 600 sheepskin bags, and the small ones are also composed of about 10.

Walking in, the surrounding environment slowly began to change from an oasis to yellow sand. We came under the sand pile, and the sand slope in front of us was tens of meters high. Everyone was playing sandboarding on such a pile of sand, and the laughter was uninterrupted. There is also a ropeway next to it for tourists to get down from the sand. This kind of design is quite humane and considerate. Of course, if you are physically strong enough, you can also go up on foot. There are dense ladders on the sand dunes. But I would like to say that it is best not to try it, because it is a rather strenuous process. If you are not physically strong, you should take the elevator with peace of mind.

We came to the escalator, which is where the upper sand pile is. You can't feel it at all indoors. This is an elevator built on top of a sand pile. Its length and height are also quite large, and everyone reached the top in about 5 minutes. When we walked out of the elevator building, we were all shocked by the wonderful scenery in front of us. Desert, here we come!

We followed the guide's gestures and looked towards the river. Although the meandering trend of the river cannot be seen intuitively, some signs can be vaguely seen. Here is a collection of deserts, the Yellow River, high mountains, and oases. It has the majestic scenery of the northwest and the beautiful scenery of the south of the Yangtze River. The guide proudly told us that such a combination is hard to find in the whole country or even in the world, so the scenery of Shapotou is unique.

When I came to the desert area, I saw ordinary off-road vehicles and large off-road vehicles similar to military vehicles parked neatly on both sides. What we want to experience is sand sea surfing with off-road vehicles. In fact, I know this project well. Although I have not personally experienced it, when watching reality shows, this project has appeared many times, and the stars were shocked to scream. Some slopes are like a straight dive, super exciting. Everyone is both eager and a little worried, after all, this is the first experience for many people!

It is a pity that no video was left in the car. Because of the bumps in the car and the requirements of the staff, we all put the shooting equipment in the bag. Here I can only describe it verbally. Let’s talk about the slope first. This time we didn’t dive too high, so the whole process was quite gentle. There are definitely bumps, but as long as you hold on to the handrails, there is no problem. The whole process is like sitting in a rocking chair, upside down. Friends in the same industry sang Wang Feng's "Swing Together" quite naturally, which was quite appropriate for the occasion!

The desert gives you a feeling of despair. There is no water source and no life here. This is the knowledge we got from books when we were young. But I have to say that if you stand in the desert, you will definitely have a different experience. The yellow sand is all over the sky, mixing the blue sky with golden yellow, like the sky at sunset. In such an environment, it is especially suitable for shooting portraits. The clean background is the biggest feature of the desert. There are no impurities, no interference, and only pure to extreme golden.

Whether it is running wildly in the desert or walking on the dunes, it is so charming. You are right, there is nothing absolute in this world, if God closes a door, he will open a window for you. Without an oasis, the desert may be unforgiving, but it can still be lovely if you look carefully.

Well, the next one is our random entry photo. As for the purpose, there are those who dedicate themselves to art, and there are me who make trouble for records. Come on, let’s not talk about these rules and regulations, this is just for everyone’s enjoyment! Bojun smiles, the task is accomplished!

After desert surfing, we came to the camel area to experience the elegance of the desert boat. There are groups of camels here, and they are connected by ropes from head to tail to form a team. When they are not moving, they all kneel and sit on the desert. Once there is a task, the peddler will pull up the leading camel, and the camels behind will follow suit. This is a very disciplined team!

I love seeing herds of camels in the desert because that image has popped up in my mind so many times. That is the best expression of the combination of nature and humanity. But this time I seized the opportunity. Although I couldn't go deep into the hinterland, I was able to capture pictures like this at the starting point. The departure of the camel herd is not like saying goodbye, but more like a kind of practice. This is the value that the desert gives to the world.

There are hawkers selling handicrafts next to it, among which such bottled sand paintings attracted me. A small glass bottle, but it contains the essence of Shapotou. Such exquisite gadgets are not only of ornamental value, but also a microcosm of the entire scenic spot in Shapotou, with artistic value!

Well, finally come to the last link, which is sand boarding. In fact, I am not very courageous personally, and I am usually discouraged from such an experience. But get close to Zhu Zhechi, who told me to be bold with a few thieves! Go ahead and slide. In fact, the whole experience is not as scary as it looks, because sandboarding in Shapotou, this skateboard can control the speed by itself. As long as you don’t misuse it, there is generally no danger of flipping the board. Slowly sliding down, although not so fast and chic, but the self-breakthrough is enough to make me unforgettable!

Tips: Shapotou tickets are 90 yuan, and the set ticket is 285

Tonghu Prairie

Coming out of Shapotou, we drove to Tonghu Grassland. According to the map, the distance between the two is about 31 kilometers, and the driving time should be 40 minutes to 1 hour. When we arrived at Tonghu Grassland, the sky was getting dark, and we could not see the appearance of Tonghu Grassland clearly, but only vaguely saw some water. Where the sky meets the sky, the scenery of rippling vegetation is also quite charming!

Tonghu Grassland is the hinterland of the Tengger Desert in the Alxa Left Banner bordering Ningxia and Inner Mongolia. Post the positioning of the circle of friends here, and it shows the Mongolia Autonomous Region. It can be said to be a place where one foot steps in two provinces!

Since we missed the sightseeing of natural scenery, let us make up for it with cultural performances. We decided to watch the bonfire party in Tonghu Grassland. I heard that this is a party with Mongolian characteristics, and the actors performing at the party are all Mongolian compatriots. There were many tourists watching the meeting that day, and everyone was full of enthusiasm, and the ticket gate was almost paralyzed. I also waited as far as possible to the front, without delay, the most important thing is to go first and get a good position.

This is a stage built in the center of the desert, and the edge of the circular main stage is desert, which is very desert-like. The sky completely darkened, the music started to play, and the actors appeared one after another. They performed the stage with the most Mongolian flavor and expressed their hospitality to tourists from all over the country!

With the sound of the order, the horse team entered the stage. Galloping around the circular stage, the performer on the horse shows off various poses on horseback. These postures are both thrilling and chic, seemingly dangerous, but they become relaxed and free under their interpretation. The performance was recognized by all the tourists present, and there was thunderous applause during the performance, which lasted for a long time!

With the appearance of an old man, he sent blessings to everyone in Mongolian. The focus of the audience began, and the actors invited tourists to the stage one after another, surrounded the pile of wood, and started to light the fire. The flames burned more and more vigorously in the night sky, the flames floated higher and higher, and the atmosphere of the scene was also burned, getting more and more excited. Everyone sings and dances around the fire. On a night like this, there are no tourists, only brothers. There are no ethnic differences, only relatives!

After lighting the fire, the performance continued. The following is a scene of a Mongolian girl getting married. The Mongolian people have always given us the impression of being tough and powerful. This nation on horseback once opened up the largest territory in China, how mighty it is. But in this play, we can still feel the commonality of human nature. When a girl gets married, her reluctance to her parents and her memory of her hometown are all human, and it is the same with us Han people.

And the performance of matouqin is also very Mongolian. Solo and solo dance, deduce feelings in the rhythm of music. I am only limited to "Swan Goose" for Mongolian songs, but this one has fascinated and fascinated many people!

The next link is what I personally find most interesting, and that is wrestling. Mongolia has a tradition of wrestling since ancient times, and there are also wrestling competitions on major festivals. Two sturdy Mongolian men came to the venue today, and they were going to perform Mongolian wrestling. Following the referee's order, the two strong men got entangled. It seems that the movements are not fast, but every move is a combination of strength and wisdom, and only a movement and a stillness can reveal the ups and downs. Although this is a show, the audience is enough to see the great charm of Mongolian wrestling from here.

Of course, it is better to be alone than to be happy, and the host also invites tourists to experience it. This is pure entertainment. How can a real tourist be an opponent of a professional wrestler? But the entertainment has to be different, so the friend who was pushed onto the stage by a friend was completely killed by the wrestler, and it was almost over without even holding the camera. The tourists present laughed, maybe this is the alternative joy wrestling brings us!

The party ended with singing, and what was left to me was that the Mongolian nationality, that brave nation on iron horses, actually has a tender side. This also allows us to have a more comprehensive and profound understanding of the Mongolian people!

Tips: 60 tickets, plus 170 yuan for the bonfire party.

DAY3: Yellow River Palace

The distance from the hotel to the first stop on the third day - the Yellow River Palace is only 12 kilometers, and it can be reached in less than half an hour by car.

This scenic spot, in my opinion, mainly tells the story of the Yellow River. From origin to flow, from gestation to surrounding discovery, everything is there. First of all, let's talk about it from the appearance, but we haven't seen the reason from the entrance. But from the point of view of the exit, it is not difficult to see the ingenuity of this architectural shape. It is in the shape of a water drop, which also indicates the importance of the Yellow River to water-scarce regions such as the Northwest. In addition, if there is aerial photography, the shape of this building will be more obvious and spectacular!

Entering the palace, the overall viewing does not have much surprise. In general, it still tells about the various aspects of the Yellow River, such as the origin of the Yellow River, the tributaries of the Yellow River, and so on.

The next exhibition window, I personally think it is quite interesting. There are two windows behind a mountain model. It is said that these two windows are transparent to the outside world, which means that what is observed from the window is the real scene outside the window. In this case, we saw a similar liquid flowing in the window. , yes, this is the water of the Yellow River. Because this building is built in a tributary, so the window is not in the water of the Yellow River, which gives people a very shocking feeling.

There are many things about the Yellow River or unearthed in the Yellow River culture displayed in the palace. I think the stones here are quite interesting. For example, the stone in the picture below is engraved with Xixia characters, which is also very helpful for the study of Xixia culture. The reason why the Yellow River is called the mother river is because she gave birth to China's long and brilliant culture.

Leaving the palace, on the platform outside, overlooking the river wind. The flowing river under your feet is the Yellow River. Maybe you have never seen the turbulence at the mouth of the Yellow River, but here, you can at least taste the long history of the Yellow River!

Tips: Tickets are 20 yuan.

Qingtongxia 108 Tower

Leaving from the Yellow River Palace, we bid farewell to Zhongwei and drove to Wuzhong Qingtongxia, intending to take a walk through the Yellow River Grand Canyon.

However, the weather is not beautiful. When we arrived at the scenic spot, there was already a strong wind and a sandstorm. Such an environment made the entire sky darken. It was originally noon, but it looked like it was dusk. We got out of the car to look at the environment. The strong wind hit, and our bodies seemed to be blown away. But as tourists, no matter what the weather is, the planned itinerary must be taken, so we still headed to the scenic spot against the wind.

When I came to the entrance of the scenic spot, I saw an announcement on the LED screen at the entrance that the water link of the entire Grand Canyon was closed because the wind level was higher than level 5. So far, there are only 108 pagodas left for us to watch. While we feel regretful, we are also glad that we did not get nothing!

The 108 Tower was first built in Xixia and got its name because of the number of towers. In fact, the confirmation of this year is quite a coincidence. At the beginning, there was a lot of controversy about the age of the pagoda. Because there was no definite evidence, there were different opinions and they did not back down. However, with the unearthed silk paintings of Thousand Buddhas and Buddhist scriptures with Xixia characters in the 1960s, the most conclusive evidence was added to the age of the pagoda, and it was confirmed that it was a product of Xixia! The shape of the tower is a typical Lama tower, which is the largest and most neatly arranged solid Lama tower group in China. From the highest to the lowest, 1, 3, 3, 5, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 are arranged in 12 floors, which looks spectacular.

Follow the stone ladder next to it, you can climb to the top floor, and you can see the style of the leading tower. Behind the tower is a small temple, which I guess was the former residence of the tower guard. There is also an old bell in front of the temple. Looking at its body, you can also feel the vicissitudes of its years. As for the "Foguang Temple" engraved on the clock face, I don't know where it is for the time being. Whether it was transported from another temple, or the name of this small temple is Foguang Temple. But such a layout makes people feel that the years are ruthless!

As for the legend of the tower, there are many versions in folklore. It is rumored that this is Mu Guiying's commanding platform, the original site of Tianmen Formation and so on. But I am more willing to believe in another theory of Buddha nature. In fact, it is a Buddhist memorial tower. Buddhism boils down the troubles of life into 108 kinds. The construction of 108 towers means to eliminate troubles. Tower 108 is also a product of this thinking. It is said that people who come here to visit can eliminate troubles and bring auspiciousness and good luck as long as they worship the pagoda. Counting one pagoda can eliminate a kind of trouble. If you can count all the pagodas in one breath, you can eliminate all troubles in life. Many tourists have to count the towers so far.

Next to the pagoda, there are some newly built contemporary temples and Buddha statues. The smiling Maitreya Buddha statue as shown in the picture below is one of the best. Laughing mouth often laughs at the ridiculous people in the world, but a big belly can tolerate things that are difficult to tolerate in the world. This is where the Buddha nature lies! The sky of history is like twinkling stars. It depends on one's own wishes whether to appreciate and taste well, or go back to sleep without taste. It is said that there is no person who cannot be saved, only the heart that cannot be saved.

The wind was not blowing, and the visibility was getting lower and lower. We slowly left the 108 Tower Scenic Area. But the stories and feelings of Buddha nature can't be calmed in my heart for a long time!

Tips: Parent-child tickets, one big and one small, 30 yuan

Yellow River Tower

Continue to drive forward, the distance from the 108 Tower to the Yellow River Tower is about 21 kilometers, and it takes about half an hour to reach the destination.

When I first heard of Yellow River Tower, I was always confused with the pronunciation of Yellow Crane Tower. So much so that it makes everyone laugh, that’s all, making everyone laugh is one of my great achievements.

Gossip aside, looking back, when I saw the Yellow River Tower for the first time, I felt that its momentum was indeed somewhat similar to the Yellow Crane Tower. The first thing that greets us is an archway, and the scale of the archway is not ordinary. Although there is no clear length, width and height data, it still feels quite shocking, which cannot be fooled.

Pass through the archway and pass through a white road bridge. The overall color of the bridge is mainly white, but it may be corroded by the environment, and now it has become a little yellowish. It feels like a white jade covered bridge. Approaching the main building, the panorama of the building gradually appears in front of you. In addition to the main building of the Yellow River Tower, there are two small turrets beside it, which make the main building more majestic! It is reported that the Yellow River Tower has a total of four turrets, which represent the four seasons, meaning Chunlan, Xiahe, Qiuju, Dongmei!

The totem poles of the 12 zodiac signs are evenly distributed on the square, as if they are the treasures of the town building, ensuring the long-term stability of the attic. These zodiac images do not simply appear in their usual forms, but are all dressed in dignified clothes and robes, like ancient literati. This design gives people a refreshing feeling! Moreover, each column has its own story, which shows the hard work of the designers and builders!

Going up the stairs, the archway in front of the main building is displayed in front of you. The entrance of the main entrance of the archway is written with the words Xuanwumen. Xuanwu, one of the four spirits of the sky in ancient Chinese mythology, is shaped like a turtle and snake, and is the god of water. And the archway in front of the Yellow River Tower is named Xuanwu, I think it also means to hope that the river will be safe, and the Yellow River water will not become a disaster that affects people's lives. The remaining three gates are in the other three directions, namely Qinglong Gate, Baihu Gate, and Suzaku Gate. The four spirits of the sky guard the Yellow River Tower and enjoy peace forever.

Enter the main building, which displays various information about the Yellow River. The picture below is a map of the nine provinces that the Yellow River passes through. It can be seen intuitively that the Yellow River starts from Qinghai Province, ends in Shandong, and finally flows into the Bohai Sea.

Along the Yellow River, the cultural customs are also extremely rich. It is best to use clay figurines to express these humanities. Look at the images of these clay figurines, with fine workmanship and lifelike expressions. Watching through the glass, as if you can hear their voices, talking and laughing with them.

This group of pictures is the most meaningful to me. It records the smiles of the big family of the Chinese nation, and every nation has a smile on the wall. Regardless of clothing, regardless of makeup, a smile is a communication tool that can penetrate all obstacles.

The next hundred family names, I also find it very interesting. Everyone gather here to find their roots. It turns out that the so-called major surnames are all the ends of the branches, and the surnames at the root are rarely seen now. This picture of hundreds of surnames not only has educational significance, but also has strong entertainment significance. It is very popular!

Many simulated historical relics are also displayed in the venue. For example, oracle bone inscriptions, seismographs, etc., vividly restore their images, and enlarge them on the original basis, so that tourists can more intuitively see these things that are not easy to see.

We took the elevator to the top floor and it was very windy. Standing on the corridor, you can overlook the whole Qingtong Gorge. Careful friends may have discovered that the main building of the Yellow River Tower and the archway are on the same line, which is in line with the concept of ancient Chinese architecture and the principle of the central axis. But it is not on the same line as the square, the covered bridge and the archway. What is the reason for this? It turns out that this is a bit particular about Feng Shui. It is unlucky for the porch to face the water, and this is the water of the Yellow River, which flows relatively fast. Therefore, in order to avoid the impact of Feng Shui, the angle was changed. Moreover, there is a sculpture of Zhenhe Iron Bull in the stairwell, firmly guarding the river and protecting the safety of the Yellow River Tower!

After coming down from the Yellow River Tower, the sky gradually darkened. At this time, the lights on the stairs were fully lit, and it was dazzling for a moment. Whether it is a close view or a distant view, the Yellow River Tower surrounded by lights is very beautiful. It is a pivotal building on the course of the Yellow River and the epitome of the Yellow River culture. It is the dazzling pearl of Northwest China!

Tips: Tickets are 60 yuan.

DAY4 Western Xia Royal Tombs

After looking at today's itinerary, I feel excited, because there are two scenic spots that I have always dreamed of going to. I think not only me, but people all over the country may have concentrated on these two scenic spots-- Western Xia Royal Mausoleum and Zhenbei Fort Western Studios. Today I will realize this wish, set off with me!

The distance from the Yellow River Tower to the Xixia Royal Tomb is about 65 kilometers, and it takes 1 hour to drive there.

When we came to the gate of the scenic spot, we were stumped by the huge four Xixia characters. What exactly is the word "Jing Yan Wei Xiang" that resembles Chinese characters, and what do they mean? It turns out that the Chinese meaning of these four characters is "Dabai Gaoguo", which is what we call "Xixia". Why Xixia is also called Dabai Gaoguo? There is an introduction next to the ticket gate, "Da" is a special name for the self-esteem of the dynasties of the past dynasties, and it expresses the sacredness and supreme dignity of the state power. "Baigao Country" is because the Dangxiang people first lived in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The source of the Yellow River is not yellow, so it has been called "White River" since ancient times. In order to express the nostalgia and admiration of party members for this area, the name of the country is used to praise it. "Dabaigaoguo" is the country established by the ethnic group whose ancestors lived in the upper reaches of the Baihe River. It is a practical and special country name in Xixia.

Then we took the battery car in the scenic spot to the Xixia Museum, which is a special museum that comprehensively and systematically reflects the history of Xixia with the background of Xixia Kingdom. A large number of cultural relics about the history of Xixia are stored and displayed inside, which are very precious. For tourists who like history, this must be a must-see place!

First of all, let's come to the genealogy table of the Xixia emperors in the picture below to understand the general situation of the Xixia emperors, and at the same time, we also know who the nine tombs are in the royal tomb area we are going to visit later. According to reports, the nine mausoleums discovered in the Wangling area so far belong to the ancestors from Taizu to Xiangzong. Therefore, there are ten emperors in Xixia, but only seven are in the tombs discovered so far, and the remaining three are not known for the time being. And there are two more, the father and grandfather of the founding emperor Li Yuanhao, who were posthumously named!

Next is this statue of Yuan Hao. Li Yuanhao, the founding emperor of Xixia, was extremely brave and wise. But the final ending is embarrassing, it doesn't matter much. Looking at his portrait, you can feel a domineering majesty and aggression unconsciously. The Xixia nation is also a brave teacher that cannot be underestimated in Chinese history!

The Xixia script is called a heavenly script by modern people. Because they look similar from a distance, but they don't know each other when they look up close. The way Xixia characters are created is to imitate Chinese characters, so the shape is not much different from Chinese characters, and they are all square fonts. But the difference is that Xixia characters have many strokes, which look as compact as traditional Chinese characters, with more horizontal strokes and less vertical strokes, more strokes and fewer strokes. It looks similar, but the actual difference is huge. The Xixia script has been lost. About 6,000 Xixia scripts have been discovered today. They are very precious cultural relics and provide an important tool for exploring and understanding Xixia culture!

The following one is said to be the treasure of the museum, a gilt bronze bull. It is the largest exhibit in the entire museum. It is a bronze exhibit with exquisite workmanship and exquisite shape. Reflecting the superb level of Xixia bronze casting technology, it is a treasure among Xixia artworks.

After visiting the museum, we drove to the mausoleum area with the battery car. The currently open royal tombs are No. 1, 2, and 3, and the rest are not open. Mausoleum No. 3 is separate, and Mausoleum No. 1.2 is adjacent, which is the so-called double mausoleum! The owners of these three tombs are No. 1 Li Jiqian (grandfather of Li Yuanhao), No. 2 Li Deming (father of Li Yuanhao), and No. 3 Li Yuanhao. The first thing we came to was Tomb No. 3, which was also the first Xixia King's Tomb to be opened to the world.

In fact, the current royal tombs are a pile of loess, but they are called the pyramids of the East, which shows that they are quite mysterious. When I came to Yuanhao's tomb, the most surprising thing was that there was a cave about 5 meters deep in front of the tomb. This action, at a glance, is known to be left by the tomb robber, but what we don't understand is why he didn't dig the mound directly, but chose to dig about 10 meters in front of the mound? The narrator told us that the burial customs of the Xixia people are different from those of the Han people. They will not be buried directly in the mausoleum, but in front of the mausoleum. So judging from the location of the tomb robber, this tomb robber is familiar with the burial customs of Xixia. But he didn't continue, because the tomb was about 20-30 meters below the surface, and he could see it if he continued to dig deeper. Perhaps the tomb robbers had poor patience and kept Yuan Hao's tomb intact.

Walking in the mausoleum area, you can see large and small mounds, they are distributed in a patchwork manner on this land, and their momentum is the same as that of the Egyptian pyramids, but there is a slight difference in shape and scale. But the tombs of the Western Xia Dynasty still have many mysteries of their own. For example, grass never grows on the mound, and birds never stay on the mound. These phenomena have cast a veil of mystery on the Xixia Royal Tomb.

Time is ruthless, whether it is the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, or the pawns, in the end it is a pile of loess. However, the fun of history lies in savoring the bits and pieces of the time through these gone elements. Whether it is joy, sorrow, success, failure, dominion over the world, winner or loser, they are all laughed at. Xixia, a dynasty silent in the yellow sand, its story has echoed in the hearts of many people for a long time!

Next, I want to talk about this territory map, which can be seen as soon as we enter the museum, but it is not the best position and angle to observe it on this floor. At that time, we had no experience, and it was not very good to search for seats on this floor, so we thought it was just a matter of haste. When I got to the second floor, I realized that there is a special place here that is an excellent place to observe this picture. Looking down from upstairs, the whole map is clear. We can see the distribution of forces at that time, and feel the war years on the land of China in that era!

Tips: Tickets are 95 yuan.

Helan Mountain Rock Paintings

Leaving the Xixia Royal Tombs, we came to the rock paintings of Helan Mountain, 40 kilometers away.

Because in ancient times, Helan Mountain was the place where the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Turks, Uighurs, Tubo, Dangxiang and other northern minorities lived, lived and multiplied. They chiseled the scenes of production and life on the rocks of Helan Mountain to express their yearning and pursuit of a better life, and reproduced their aesthetic views, social customs and life interest at that time. One of the most representative is this Helan Mountain rock painting!

Arrive at the scenic spot, get off the car, and look far away, Helan Mountain is like a rocky mountain with no grass growing. The sharp-edged stones are piled up into mountains, shining silver in the sun.

Entering the scenic spot, we took a sightseeing bus to the rock painting area directly. To our surprise, there are many wild deer living here in Helan Mountain. They come out in groups to look for food, gnawing on the green vegetation that is not plump in Helan Mountain. They occasionally strayed off the road, but soon returned to the mountainside. It was obvious that they could feel that more and more foreigners were coming here.

Here you can overlook the main peak of Helan Mountain, Aobao Gelong, which is the highest peak in Ningxia. The altitude is about 3500 meters!

Looking at these murals and many graphics, we may be able to speculate on their meaning, but it is not easy to say exactly what they mean. Most of them are expressed pictographically! In addition to the graphics, there are also some Xixia scripts on the stone walls. So it is very accurate to say that during the time of Xixia, this land was the area where the people of Xixia were often active!

Following the guide's gestures, we saw the appearance of a sun god engraved on a stone wall. Although it is very abstract and has a certain distance from the ground, it is not difficult to identify as long as we look closely! This expresses a kind of belief of the people at that time, a kind of sustenance to pray for God's blessing!

Tips: Tickets are 70, including battery cars.

Zhenbeibao Western Film and Television City

From the rock paintings of Helan Mountain, drive for about 20 minutes, and the distance is about 17 kilometers. The road conditions are also pretty good.

As I said earlier, the Western Film and Television City is definitely an important part of the people's understanding of Ningxia. Many people's understanding of Ningxia is harvested from the scenes in various film and television dramas. Those classic and popular film and television dramas accompany the growth of a generation and help the Chinese film industry take off.

Let's take a look at those film and television dramas that have been produced here, because there are too many to list one by one, I will only mention a few that I think are enough to make people wow. Red Sorghum, Journey to the West, New Dragon Inn, Unrequited Love on the Yellow River! How about it, no need to list any more, these films are enough to hold up half the sky of Chinese movies!

Entering the film and television city, we come to the branch road, where there is a rather creative road map, which is displayed in the form of drums. From this picture, we can clearly see the distribution of film and television cities. Here I will explain to you the general route that I think is more important. Qingcheng is a must, because this is the main location for filming Westward Journey, which includes the Mansion of the Bull Demon King, the city wall, etc., and it is a very good place to shoot portraits. Then there is Mingcheng, where the New Dragon Gate Inn was filmed. Among them, the Moon Gate is an Internet celebrity attraction, and many film and television dramas have borrowed this place. These two places are recommended by me, and the Old Yinchuan Street on the upper left is a retro street. Although its charm is not bad, it is not as classic as the previous two. If you don’t have enough time, you can choose to give up!

Follow me to Qingcheng first. On the inner city wall of Qingcheng, you will see that familiar figure. That's right, the part where Stephen Chow and Athena Chu kiss on the city wall is definitely one of the classic scenes in movie history. I once read a movie review, which was touching: "If you don't wear a golden hoop, you can't save her, and if you wear a golden hoop, you can't love her. We finally understand that once a person who was one step away from us misses it, even if he becomes a hero in the world, wearing Dressed in brocade armor, stepping on colorful auspicious clouds, leaping a hundred and eight thousand miles, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up."

In the Mansion of the Bull Demon King, tourists can rent clothes and take pictures in the back garden. This is where Zhizunbao uttered that classic line. I think this is the most familiar line of our generation. The interior decoration also simply restores the scene when Westward Journey was filmed at that time, and tourists can travel here. The price of renting clothes here is only 20 yuan in Niufu, 40 yuan in Qingcheng, and 60 yuan in the entire film and television city. Personally, I think it is necessary to change clothes to experience, after all, everyone has their own Supreme Treasure or Zixia in their hearts!

Then let’s talk about Mingcheng, which is the shooting location of the New Dragon Gate Inn. Red Sorghum is also filmed here, and the most famous moon gate is located here! The door is made of stones, shaped like a crescent moon. This is obviously an internet celebrity attraction, and many people will stop here to take pictures!

Climb to the Moon Gate, and you'll see a huge skeleton that looks like a dinosaur, but doesn't feel like that. It turned out that this was the skeleton of the "Shen Rhinoceros". In April 2010, Ming Castle, the west studio of Zhenbeibao, reappeared the shape of the god rhino. Bless the people's safety, pray for the victims and let people see the demeanor of the gods!

Finally, let’s briefly talk about the old Yinchuan street, which perfectly replicated the image of old Yinchuan before liberation. The hawkers and shops on the street also restored the scene at that time as much as possible, allowing tourists to experience the scene of old Yinchuan as much as possible. style!

Zhenbeibao Western Film City, from here Chinese movies go to the world, and even enter the hearts of the people. The classic masterpieces step by step, the beautiful scenes, and the classic lines are all treasures that cannot be erased. Although time goes by, a classic is a classic, and it will continue to influence generations of teenagers in the farther and longer future!

Tips: Tickets are 100 yuan.

sand lake

The distance from Film and Television City to Shahu Lake is about 50 kilometers, and it can be reached in about 1 hour by car.

When we arrived at the Shahu Scenic Area, the sun had already sneaked to the horizon, like an office worker eager to clock in and go home. Entering the scenic spot, from the corner of the eye, you can clearly see a stone tablet standing next to it, which clearly says Shahu, which was inscribed by Comrade Jiang Zemin. It can be seen that Shahu's status in the rivers and lakes is extraordinary!

We rushed to get on the boat and rushed to the desert area before it was dark. Because what is waiting for us today is a desert camping! Before we had time to imagine what a romantic scene it was, we heard the guide reminding us. "Look out the window, the birds are returning to their nests." Following her fingers, we looked out through the window. In the afterglow of the setting sun, among the aquatic plants, the birds all over the sky are actively spreading their wings and flying, which is very spectacular. I can't help but sigh the excellent ecological environment of Shahu Lake!

We come to the desert area. From a distance, you can see tents of all sizes standing in the sand. Colorful and interesting from a distance.

There are 3 "net celebrity" tents among them. The so-called "Internet celebrities" are actually different from those simple-looking tents. They have a more glamorous and luxurious appearance and luxurious interiors. Among them, the four walls are made of transparent materials. You can lie down and watch the stars at night, which is really the envy of others. There are also some lighting decorations as a foil, as if the stars in the sky are taken off and given to you, the whole tent is filled with romantic atmosphere.

As the night fell, the lights in the tent area were turned on, the horns started to work, the music sounded, and a bonfire party that only belonged to us began. Everyone sings and dances, so happy. Forget the exhaustion of the day, on such a special night, in the yellow sand world that has never been so intimate, I feel my heart is released!

After a while of singing and dancing, prepare to light the fire. With the help of the two elders, the fire was lit. The flames slowly rose, and the two drank the wine bowls in one gulp. The emotion is in it, and there is no need to exaggerate it! I saw the raging fire burning, and the flames rushed up to the sky along the wind and danced in the air. Such an atmosphere is enough to infect every visitor at the scene. Everyone held hands and reveled around the fire.

With the help of the host and everyone's recommendation, I was pushed to sing an impromptu song. Seeing that everyone is so devoted, I also did my part to come up with the ending song "The Love of My Life" in Journey to the West. I think this song should be sung in Northwest China. Because it was Ningxia that helped the birth of this masterpiece.

In the desert night, although it is cold, it is very easy to calm people. After everyone dispersed, we found a place to shoot the starry sky. It was cloudy and foggy that day, but that didn't affect our plans. I have always believed that life is like the sky, even if it is not the scenery you expected, as long as you appreciate it with your heart, it will always surprise you!

Fall asleep and welcome the morning glory of tomorrow!

Tips:

1. Spend the night in a tent. It is cold at night. Be sure to bring enough warm clothes or a better sleeping bag.

2. There are many mosquitoes in the desert. Before the day is completely dark, the tent should be opened and closed quickly, otherwise the mosquitoes will fly in and affect your sleep quality for one night!

DAY5: Sand Lake

This is our second day in Shahu. Today we are going to experience the entertainment facilities in Shahu. These include land projects: sand boarding, water projects: motor boats, water flying fish, water paragliding, four projects!

The surface of the lake in the early morning is as quiet as a mirror, and the morning glow sprinkled on it is completely reflected back. This kind of stillness, as if time has stopped, is just to show the beauty of the moment!

First of all, we came to the land project: sandboarding. In fact, we have experienced sandboarding in Shapotou a few days ago. But the sandboarding in the sand lake is more exciting and challenging. The reason is that the sand dunes in the sand lake have a larger angle, and the skateboard does not have a brake device, and it is driven down entirely by inertia. So here, you will definitely experience speed and passion. But you need to pay attention to safety. Here I will tell you a trick for sand boarding, because you are rushing down obliquely, and the inertia is forward. If your body is also leaning forward at this time, it is easier to roll over, so it is recommended that you lean your body back to ensure safety.

The design of the sand skiing site is to take a cableway up the sand dunes, then slide down, and then continue to take the cableway back to land. This design provides maximum convenience to tourists. On the cableway, there is a section where you can see the connection between the desert and the lake, which is extremely beautiful!

Next we went to the water area to experience water sports. For the first item, I chose a motorboat. The whole process is led by a coach, and you can operate boldly. The advantage of a motorboat is that it allows you to experience the speed and rampage on the lake. Here is also a tip for everyone: motorboats are not suitable for being fast for a while and slow for a while. First of all, the sudden deceleration has inertia, which may throw you into the water. And if the speed is slow, some water waves will cause the motorboat to rise and fall, but if the speed is fast, you can rush directly over the waves. I think that except for slowing down when turning, you should press the accelerator tightly, let's go!

The second item is flying fish on the water, which I think is not exciting enough. Suitable for some quiet children to play. The general way of playing is that there is a speedboat in front of you pulling a hovercraft-like fast movement on the water. During the whole process, I felt that my body was up and down, one up and one down. Others don't feel much. However, it would be very interesting if there are a few actors who are deeply involved in the drama on board. Just like our boat, everyone was booing and shouting, and the atmosphere continued to rise.

The third item is parasailing. I think this project is more exciting. The gameplay is that there is a speedboat pulling you, and there is a parachute behind you. Because of the momentum, the parachute opens and pulls you to a high altitude. First of all, the visual enjoyment of this project is good, because you can see the general view of the sand lake when you rise into the air. The second is to feel the feeling of flying high in the sky, which really feels relieved. But this project is torture for people with a fear of heights. Here are also some tips: During the parachute, you can choose to touch the water, that is, lower the height and let your legs get wet. But this must be informed to the staff in advance, it seems that there is an additional charge. Also, it is best to wear sandals when playing this project. Two reasons, the first sandals can play superficially. Second, if you don't wear shoes, when you land, because of your high speed, your feet will be more painful when they come into contact with the ground violently.

The last thing we want to watch is another signboard of Shahu Lake - reed marshes. This is also an Internet celebrity attraction. Remember the opening part of Journey to the West, the part where Athena Chu rowed a boat? It was shot in Shahu. What a beautiful picture that is. We took a boat tour of the lake and saw reed piles of different sizes and sizes scattered in the water. The cruise ship is looming, sometimes entering the aquatic plants, sometimes appearing on the lake, just like nature playing a joke on us, hiding and hiding! Another point is that it is an excellent location for shooting portraits beside the reeds! If you like beauty, you must not miss it!

Tips: Tickets are 60 yuan!

Chinese Wolfberry House

As the specialty of Ningxia, wolfberry is famous all over the country. As the last stop of our Ningxia trip, we came to Bairuiyuan Chinese wolfberry hall to watch the development history of wolfberry and taste the wolfberry, which is known as the best wolfberry brand in China. taste.

Shopping is not my hobby, but it's okay to learn knowledge. In the wolfberry garden, the guide introduced to us how to choose wolfberry and the classification of wolfberry varieties. Although I can't write down all of them, the sporadic information is not in vain.

Here I also share with you what I can remember. Choose wolfberry: 1. You can’t choose bulk. Second, look at the color, a good wolfberry is dark red, not bright red. Third, pinch it to see if it is deformed. Then there is the classification of goji berries. The best goji berries are like snacks, which can be eaten directly. The kind of boiled water and soup are all inferior Ningxia goji berries.

I tasted a few so-called goji berries that can be used as snacks. The taste is really good. First of all, it will not dry up, and then you will feel the sweetness when you chew it. It feels really good.

Tip: Visit for free!

eat in ningxia

I originally wanted to recommend the store I went to in the past 5 days, but in retrospect, this is too much like an advertisement, so to avoid suspicion, let me tell you about the food of Ningxia in general.

Of course, when it comes to Ningxia cuisine, first of all, you should remember that Ningxia is a Hui Autonomous Region. Hui people do not eat pork, so most of the meat in Ningxia is replaced by beef and mutton. If you're allergic to lamb, or don't love it, you've lost half your food experience in Ningxia. This is the same as going to Sichuan if you don’t know how to eat spicy food!

Now that we are talking about this, let’s take a look at what the concept of Ningxia’s mutton is. Almost in the whole of Ningxia, whether you are in a high-end restaurant or a light meal restaurant, there will be such mutton supply. This is one of the staple foods of Ningxia people. The ingredients are very fresh, and there is no sheep smell, and it tastes very tender. And it is recommended that you must eat with some dried chili, that is the real enjoyment. The spiciness rolls on the tip of the tongue, and the tenderness of the mutton swims in the mouth, so comfortable!

Then another important delicacy is pasta. This is not only in Ningxia, but in the entire Northwest. The noodles in the northwest are different from my hometown Chongqing. The noodles in the northwest are ramen noodles, which are better than small noodles in terms of strength. But in terms of recipes and condiments, I think the Northwest side is a bit more simple. Even if it is spicy, it is more Guizhou-style hot and sour. It's so refreshing without spicy food! Instead of this, I suggest that you use clear soup and mutton soup together, but the taste is better!

There are also some cold dishes that must be served in every meal, but I can't name them, and the taste doesn't match mine, so I didn't record them.

But in addition to these characteristics, in fact, Ningxia's cuisine can also be diversified. For example, glutinous rice, such as boiled beef, are very suitable for foreigners to enjoy. The order rate is extremely high!

In addition to good food, how can there be no good wine? Here I will popularize a Ningxia specialty beer called Xixia Beer. It also has a very awesome nickname: the deadly X5. What do you mean, let’s put it this way, I posted this wine in a Moments post on Weibo, and someone replied: Desperate X5, let you know that other brands of beer are boiled water! That's it. I also tried to take a sip, and I didn't feel that the alcohol content was very high, but many people will tell you that the stamina is huge! So here is Amway for everyone, if you can drink well, you must come and challenge the deadly X5!

Tips: The per capita consumption of each meal ranges from 50-80, depending on the dishes and places!

written after food

These are the two babies we met on the first day at a farmhouse in Guyuan. They are very innocent and cute. But it makes me feel heartbroken. Here I want to add one sentence anyway, while enjoying delicious food, you must remember to save money first. Because when we are eating meat and drinking, there are still such children eating the most common food in the corner. The same children grow up, how can they bear it! Remember remember!

Live in Ningxia--Guyuan

For this 5-day itinerary in Ningxia, I will share with you two hotels, which I think are pretty good. The first one is located in Guyuan City, named: Xigang Aviation Hotel. It’s not too far from the airport by taxi. The negotiated price is 30 yuan for 3 people, and it takes about 20 minutes to arrive. The appearance looks pretty good, relatively atmospheric. And the location is also good, there are gourmet shops and supermarkets around.

After checking in from the lobby, enter the room. The layout of the room is not luxurious, it can only be considered moderate. There are several highlights in the room. The first is the green potted plants. There are 2 potted plants in the whole room, which adds some green elements to the room, which is very lively. The second is the sofa near the window. This sofa can be used to lie down or sit on. For me, I prefer to lie down and watch TV. This is also a more suitable place for me.

The room is a standard room, and it looks tidy. The layout of the whole room can only be said to be tidy, and there are not many other things worth mentioning. Then the slippers in the room are matched with summer sandals and slippers. There is also a weighing scale in the room, so you can keep an eye on your health at any time!

The layout of the bathroom is also quite satisfactory. The bathroom is placed behind the toilet door. I find this design weird. Then the whole washstand is relatively simple. Not too many things are placed on it. On the left are two well-folded towels, in the middle is the sink, next to it is a bar of soap, and on the right are washing tools (toothbrush, shower cap, comb) and two glasses. It is not equipped with more tools, such as razors. So the style of the whole hotel is more general.

Overall: There is no problem with living, but if you want to pursue quality, this hotel is not suitable. It can only be chosen as a temporary settlement.

Tips: The lowest price is 299 yuan

Live in Ningxia - Zhongwei

The second is the Western Story Hotel in Zhongwei City. This hotel is the most distinctive feature of this trip, at least I think so.

Let’s take a look at the appearance first. In the night, the logo is very eye-catching. Entering the lobby, the area is not bad, and the sense of space is good. The lighting uses warm colors first, which makes the lobby look extra warm.

I think the design style of the room is quite bold. For example, in the room we lived in, the first impression was like an original ecological forest. Stepping on the green grass, facing the yellow wall, the room is warm in color, and the whole style seems to be in the middle of the desert, reclining on the desert.

I am very fond of some small decorations in the room, such as this hanging lamp, I feel that the shape is very local. This hotel focuses on themed experiences, so the control of details is what this hotel pays great attention to. It is precisely the attention to detail that can deeply capture the hearts of the residents!

Then talk about the bathroom in this hotel, it may be our room, because there is no comparison. There is a design that I don't know how to use novelty to describe it, that is, the curtain. The zipper in the bathroom is curved, that is to say, when you take a shower, the zipper has to go in a semi-circular arc from the left to the right to close it, not the half-curtain type we often see. I don't like this design, it feels very troublesome.

Generally speaking, the Northwest Story Hotel has distinctive guest room features and bold decoration style. It is a hotel worth experiencing!

Tips: The lowest room rate in the hotel is 198 yuan! The minimum price for a double room is 325 yuan

postscript

The 5-day trip to Ningxia came to an end here. Too many beautiful scenery are worth recalling, and too many joys are worth freezing. However, all this will become a memory. Perhaps memory is like a grain of yellow sand in Ningxia, one will fall if you don't think of it once. If so, I hope my memory is an hourglass, falling gently, thin and long!