Some people say that "bird watching is a kind of practice. In the process of learning humbly from nature, we can get rid of impetuosity, hone patience, trigger thinking, and lead us back to our true nature." Every May, Shahu will become a holy place for bird watching. During the epidemic, you may still be hesitant to go? Can I go? Let's dissect Sand Lake today.
Shahu Scenic Spot will officially open for business on March 18, 2020! ! ! Send away the haze of the epidemic and let us welcome the sunshine of spring together in Shahu
Opening offer:
1. As of April 8, 2020, the scenic spot implements a special preferential policy of free admission.
2. As of April 8, 2020, the scenic spot is open for operation of cruise ships and yacht lines. All ship types will be given bird watching lines on Bird Island on the basis of the original lines (straight-line lake tours and round trips). (Note: 70 yuan/person for cruise ship, 110 yuan/person for yacht)
However, although the current epidemic situation in Ningxia has been "cleared", tourists and friends may still have some concerns about traveling. Will the Shahu Scenic Area be crowded when it opens?
1. In order to ensure the safety of tourists, according to the passenger flow situation, the scenic spot will implement flow-limiting measures. Group tourists enter the park at different times and intervals, and the group tourists do not exceed 30 people. Avoid concentrated admission and implement decentralized tours. The number of passengers in sightseeing cars, ships and other means of transportation in scenic spots shall not exceed 50% of the nuclear load.
2. The indoor activity venues in the scenic area (National Reclamation Museum, Bird Observatory, Wetland Museum, Chairman Mao Statue Hall) are temporarily closed, and the Shahu Water Town Hotel and restaurants in the scenic area are temporarily closed. Except for some entertainment projects that are temporarily not in operation, other outdoor venues are open as usual.
3. It is recommended that tourists download the "My Ningxia" APP to register before travelling, fill in their personal information truthfully, and show the green epidemic prevention health code generated by the "APP" on the spot. Tourists must wear masks and consciously keep a safe distance of more than 1 meter from others. Only with an ID card and a normal body temperature can you register and enter. It is recommended that visitors enter the park in an orderly manner through non-contact methods such as online booking or on-site scan code payment. Pets are not allowed to enter the park.
Tribute to "Rebels"
In order to fight against the epidemic, the vast number of medical workers, soldiers, and police officers across the country are at the forefront, making selfless dedication, giving up their homes and serving everyone, and fighting bravely on the front line of epidemic prevention and control to save lives and heal the wounded, effectively safeguarding the lives of the people. and good health.
In order to pay tribute to the "rebels" and their families, when the epidemic is eliminated and the flowers bloom in spring, the Shahu Scenic Area will implement the following special preferential policies for "anti-epidemic" workers (from the date of opening to December 31, 2020) :
All medical workers, police workers, active-duty soldiers, and retired soldiers nationwide (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions) can apply for You can enjoy the policy of free admission to the park (2 accompanying family members can enjoy the same discount).
From the date when the scenic spot resumes business until December 31, 2020, a preferential policy of half-price tickets will be implemented for tourists from Ningxia and Hubei (with valid ID documents)
1. The scenic spot strictly implements the environmental sanitation and disinfection system, and regularly disinfects public areas and infrastructure such as the ticket hall, tourist service center, rest area, toilet, and sightseeing battery car of the scenic spot. Tourists are requested to rest assured to visit.
2. All employees in the scenic area will undergo health checks, check their body temperature every day, and wear masks and other protective equipment. If you have any consultation or help, please keep a safe distance of more than 1 meter from the staff and tourists.
The spring and Jingming are beautiful, and the green reeds spit green and the birds return. Shahu is an extremely important breeding and migration stop for migratory birds in northern my country. Every spring, white swans play in the morning light, wild geese sing in the blue sky, and white spoonbills dance among the reeds... According to the latest According to research, as many as 198 species of birds in 17 orders and 44 families have been found in the waters of Shahu Lake, accounting for more than 40% of the total number of birds in Ningxia. Among them, the first-class national protected birds include great bustard, Chinese merganser, white-tailed sea eagle, and black stork; the second-class national protected birds include grebes, pelicans, whooper swans, white-fronted geese, mandarin ducks, gray cranes, and herons And so on 23 kinds. The fresh and green scenery is unforgettable. Being in the wetland, breathing fresh air, listening to the moving songs of birds, pressing the shutter of the camera, capturing wonderful moments, sharing the feelings of bird watching and shooting birds, and calming down to experience the infinite charm of nature.
The series of activities of the Shahu International Bird Watching Festival have grown from scratch, with influence from Ningxia to the whole country, and gradually moved to the international market, becoming a well-known brand of domestic bird watching activities. Since its inception in 2012, it has been held for eight consecutive years. Shahu International Bird Watching is a concrete manifestation of Shahu tourism implementing the national strategy of "ecological greening", based on wetland protection, and strengthening ecosystem protection and restoration. By promoting the integration and development of "tourism + ecology", the connotation of the "Shahu" eco-tourism brand will be enriched, the "Ningxia" eco-tourism brand will be created, and the new image of "beautiful Ningxia", "ecological Ningxia" and "rich Ningxia" will be displayed.
The spring breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, the reeds are green, and the birds are flying. The event "Shahu International Bird Watching Festival" has also won the "China Tourism Billboard 2015 China Tourism Marketing Innovation TOP10", "2018 Silk Road Tourism Top Ten Brand Activities in the Eyes of Chinese People", "Global Tourism Quality "Popular Tourism Marketing Event" and other honors.
During the spring equinox, the weather is getting warmer. Thanks to the beautiful natural environment and good wetland ecology, the birds have already migrated here. Flocks of swans, white spoonbills, herons, red-billed pochards and many other migratory birds arrived at Shahu Lake early to rest and look for food. It attracts many tourists to come here for outings, bird watching, breathing oxygen and clearing the lungs.
Many people will worry about whether the traffic in the scenic spot is convenient:
At present, two cities in Ningxia have opened scenic spot through trains: Yinchuan and Zhongwei. From the perspective of tourists, it has effectively solved the one-stop transportation service from the urban area to the scenic spot. Check the departure time and location of the line, and choose travel according to your own needs. Time period: Due to the impact of the epidemic, the bus will depart every weekend in April 2020, and the departure time in May is to be determined. Book the line in advance and choose the departure time. After booking, you only need to arrive at the boarding point 10 minutes in advance. The boarding point is Yinchuan Railway Station Tourist Distribution Center, Xinyue Square, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Zhongwei Hotel, Zhongwei City.