Don't you see the water of the Yellow River coming up from the sky, rushing to the sea and never returning... The Yellow River, a mother river that has nurtured the Chinese nation for thousands of years. And it not only gave birth to the prosperous Chinese civilization, but also left us countless scenic spots that are talked about by the world.
Shapotou is located in the west of Zhongwei City, Ningxia, and in the southeast of the Tengger Desert. It integrates the Yellow River, desert, mountains, and oasis, and perfectly integrates the majesty of the northwest and the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River. Because of its unique beauty, it is known as "China's top ten most interesting places", "China's five most beautiful deserts"...
Today, I will take everyone to Ningxia to explore this famous "Sand Capital" in China.
Easy and convenient, one-stop food, accommodation and travel
After several twists and turns, I finally arrived in Zhongwei, Ningxia. This is probably the reason why the AAAAA-level tourist attraction is located here, so my first impression of the whole city is that it is clean and tidy. What also makes me feel comfortable is the complete and complete facilities in the scenic area, so I only brought some necessities, and I don’t need to bring big bags and small bags to salute. It feels great to travel lightly.
In terms of accommodation, I stayed in the Yellow River Courtyard in the Yellow River Scenic Area this time. Wooden beams, bricks and tiles, one family and one courtyard, I believe that you, who are tired of the reinforced concrete city like me, will also like this retro and quiet feeling.
Of course, don’t think it’s just an ordinary farmyard because of its simple appearance. When you enter the room, you will find that the facilities and decoration inside are not inferior to some hotels.
If you stay here, you will also get a buffet breakfast for two, 2 tickets to the scenic spot, a round-trip transfer from the east gate of the scenic spot to the hotel (one time), and 2 ferry tickets.
There are many restaurants and stalls in the scenic area, where you can eat, live and play. The Yellow River Restaurant next to the Yellow River Courtyard is a restaurant open to the public. The dishes are large, delicious, and the price is not expensive.
If you want to experience a different kind of accommodation experience, I recommend you to try the RV Courtyard.
Surrounded by greenery and overgrown with bushes, American RVs are placed among the beautiful scenery, which is actually quite special. However, I have already had too many RV experiences, so I will not experience it this time.
(Free breakfast for 4 people upon check-in, 4 scenic spot tickets, 1 pick-up from the east gate of the scenic spot to the hotel, 4 ferry tickets)
Desert Railway · Scenic Museum
In this pyramid-like building with an area of 12,000 square meters. It will show you in six parts, the formation and development of deserts, the world's five largest deserts and China's top ten deserts, magical desert life, desert culture and desert legends, desertification and sandstorms, desert governance and sand industry.
If you're a friend who's been living in the South, you're sure to be thrilled by what's on display here. Besides, why not increase some popular science knowledge while traveling.
Tanabata Surprise
Because the time I arrived in Shapotou happened to be the annual Qixi Festival, the scenic spot also set up Qixi-themed activities.
look! In front of the ancient waterwheel that represents the culture of the Yellow River, many exclusive customized balloons are placed in the shape of hearts for tourists to take pictures.
Knowledge Points Take a small book
After entering the scenic spot, we can appreciate Wang Wei's "the desert is solitary, the long river falls into the sun". As I said at the beginning, Shapotou integrates the Yellow River, the desert, the mountains and the oasis. The Tengger Desert referred to by the "Great Desert" here is actually a certain distance from the Yellow River.
Just like the hillside desert by the Yellow River, it is not actually the Tengger Desert. If you want to witness the real Tengger Desert, you need to take the scenic shuttle bus for about ten minutes.
But this will not affect the beautiful scenery, and as Wen Qing, who has only a little ink in his chest, I really can't help but show off my writing skills. Abandoned the boat on the bank of the Yellow River, and went up to Shapotou again. Looking back at the beauty of Jiangnan, looking at ghosts and gods. The King Khan was stationed in the horse, and the water was cut off with a horizontal whip. There is a long river in the desert, and the beautiful lines are chanting for thousands of years.
Key Points Scenic Area Gameplay Sequence
Because the scenic spot is divided into the Yellow River area and the desert area, many people don't know how to plan their tour order.
Generally start from the tourist center of the new tourist town, take the scenic shuttle bus to enter the desert area (Tengger Desert), after visiting the desert area, then take the shuttle bus to the Yellow River area to experience various projects (playing from top to bottom, saving effort) .) Finally, take a shuttle bus at the east gate and return to the visitor center.
Therefore, everyone must confirm the itinerary before departure. Try to determine whether to go with a group or travel independently according to your own preferences and purse. (A photo of the boutique project in the scenic spot is attached. Hey, did you find that you actually want to play all of them?)
In addition to the picture above, there are actually many emerging projects in the scenic spot that have not been displayed. For example: Yellow River bungee jumping, 3D glass bridge, desert camels, quad bikes, desert sleds, beach karts, desert elves, etc. All in all, this is the most exciting and dynamic desert scenic spot I have seen.
desert area
Shapotou has filmed many witness shows in the desert area, such as "Where Are You Going, Dad", "Run Shapotou", "Across the World" and other programs. In the desert area, you can see many familiar buildings and experience a lot of deserts project.
Next, let me explain to you in detail, what fun experience projects are there!
ride a camel
Riding on the cute and stupid camel, listening to the melodious sound of the camel bell, stepping on the long golden sand sea with the blue sky above your head. Travel across the Tengger Desert to the Eden-Tonghu Grassland in the desert, and experience the joy of challenging the forbidden zone of life. This will be a different experience that will be unforgettable in a lifetime.
(Remarks: If you have purchased a camel VIP ticket, you can provide men or women with photo-taking clothing for free. The red clothes in the picture are the ones we rented for free with the camel VIP ticket that day.)
sand sea surfing
After arriving in the desert area, the first thing must be to use stimulating items to wake up the mood that has gradually cooled down due to camel riding. All the way among the sand dunes, each "wave" averages 10-20 meters. Let's shout loudly together, no one will look at you with surprise.
Of course, you can also choose to take a jeep and take a self-driving trip in the desert for the brave. Gallop in the free world full of yellow sand, and appreciate the rise of the blue sky and golden desert.
It is also super handsome to find an endless desert and take a photo with a jeep.
If you are brave enough, please choose a sand motorcycle or ATV and fly across the dunes at a speed of up to 25/KM. This is definitely a self-challenge you have never felt before. It does not belong to the general extreme sports!
desert balance bike
By the way, don't forget your main purpose, what is the most important thing in the desert? Nature is an oasis and a source of water...
Hard work pays off, now that the water source has been found, the goal has been completed. So let's take a beautiful photo and record it.
(If you also come here in summer, you must remember to take sun protection measures, otherwise when you get home, your son and daughter will not recognize you.)
Take the return shuttle bus to the entrance of the Yellow River District, pass through the railway culvert, and head to the Shapotou Yellow River District.
Yellow River District
Yellow River Zipline
Now that you have made enough preparations, let's start the first project!
With a total length of 820 meters across the Yellow River, the Shapotou Yellow River Zipline, the "No. 1 Yellow River Cable in the World", also has a beautiful meaning of "flying yellow and flourishing". No matter what your status is, you should experience it whether you are male, female, old or young. Shout out "I want to post! Duck Duck~" (High blood pressure, heart disease, fear of heights, age 55 and above, friends weighing < 70 catties > 180 catties are not allowed to participate)
hang gliding
This hang glider is not the other hang glider. In order to protect the safety of tourists, the scenic spot connects the hang glider and the zipline. In this way, even without professional control, you can fly the hang glider across the Yellow River.
This project is highly recommended for couples, because most of the high-altitude projects require the company of professionals, so it is difficult for couples to experience real double accommodation and double flight in the air. Therefore, I think this project should have a better name called "Flying Together".
Yellow River Bungee Jumping
I think this should be the most exciting project in Shapotou Scenic Area. Although it is the lowest bungee jump in China, it has a height of more than 40 meters! Want to experience the feeling of weightlessness, heartbeat, stimulation and screaming? Come and try this mysterious feeling of jumping off a building!
I really don't have the guts to challenge such an exciting project. Woooooo~ Forgive my timidity. 42 meters high! A great item for men to prove their "Brave" status. So go ahead, men...
sand boarding
The slide in the scenic area is the most suitable sand slope I have ever seen. It is about 100 meters high and has a very steep slope, which is very exciting and enjoyable. But the brakes are more difficult to control, so everyone must pay attention to safety when experiencing it.
(Individual ticket price is 40 yuan, online price is 38 yuan. There are free limited-time rental sandboards in the scenic area for children to play.)
cable car
Of course, if you want to go from bottom to top in another way, you can also choose the cable car. It is a bit similar to the cable car in the ski resort. It is also very good to experience the comfort of being in the air while enjoying the beautiful scenery on the left and right.
Climb the sand slope
When I took the cable car, I not only had the beautiful scenery in my eyes. I also found "little ants" who worked tirelessly in the distance. That's right, it's the people who hike up the 200-meter-high slope. I was really amazed by them. Walking in the sand is actually a very strenuous thing, let alone climbing a hill!
Perhaps this is also the reason why Shapotou can be selected as "China's National Fitness Famous Landscape"!
Desert Ladder · Miracle Project in the Desert
It is the first desert elevator in China and the world, with a total length of 192 meters. The number of people it can carry per hour reaches 9,000! It has saved too much time for many lazy people (such as me) to visit the scenic spot, and I have to admire the thoughtful arrangement of the scenic spot.
Yellow River 3D Glass Bridge
Well, as an appetizer for crazy fun, the 3D glass bridge is actually a very good choice. For beauties who don’t want to scream at the beginning, please relax with it first.
sheepskin raft
As the so-called "a thousand-year-old raft with a century-old bridge, the first drift of the Yellow River for thousands of miles", as the oldest river transportation tool, it is definitely a good choice to take a sheepskin raft for a while.
Before taking the ride, you can also visit the entire production process of the sheepskin raft in the scenic spot.
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Finally, if you have the time, the energy, and the money (not much) like me, you can play all the projects. Because of this trip, I feel that the experience here is not inferior to the happiness brought by Shanghai Disneyland.
If you just want to experience some boutique projects, then I recommend you to choose the Shapotou discount package (460 yuan). It includes tickets, speedboats, kayaks, desert surfing cars, ziplines or hang gliding (choose one of the two), as well as desert camels, cable cars, sand boarding, shuttle buses, 3D glass bridges, battery cars, and fast food coupons. In short, it is very cost-effective.
Alright, after reading it, do you really want to go? Don't hesitate to follow your first instinct!
