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Ningxia Shapotou | A Magical Symphony with the Yellow River on the Left and the Desert on the Right

| A magical symphony with the Yellow River on the left and the desert on the right. When the line "The vast desert with solitary smoke rising straight" from Wang Wei's poem comes to life before your eyes, when a sheepskin raft carries you drifting through the arms of the Yellow River, when the sound of camel bells rings out in the Tengger Desert—you realize that Shapotou is the most romantic gift heaven has bestowed upon Northwest China. ✨ Double the Joy Experience ▫️ Yellow River Area: 80-meter zipline crossing the Mother River, sheepskin raft drifting while listening to ancient folk songs ▫️ Desert Area: Ride camels across the golden sea of sand, dune buggies playing on sand dune roller coasters ▫️ Exclusive Spectacle: Stand on the glass bridge with the 3D Yellow River rushing beneath your feet and the Milky Way pouring overhead from the starry sky hotel 🎫 Smart Tips ✔️ 325 RMB combo ticket for 7 major attractions (save 40%) ✔️ Head straight to the sand sliding area at 9 AM to avoid crowds ✔️ Climb Wang Wei Viewing Platform at dusk to wait for the "Long River Sunset Circle" 📸 Photo Guide → Red dress + desert: striking color contrast → Zipline snapshots: moments flying with the Yellow River in the frame → Starry tent: the Milky Way as your quilt, sand dunes as your bed 🍜 Ningxia on the Palate 🐟 Must-try Yellow River carp, fresher than Jiangnan fish 🌶️ Zhongwei hand-pulled noodles to warm your heart and stomach 🍇 Bring home some goji berries, the "red jewels" This place is not just a monotonous desert: • Scream sliding down sand dunes in the morning, drift gently on the Yellow River in the afternoon; • Sand grains turn golden at dusk, stars fall like rivers at night; • Every attraction carries the unique boldness and poetry of Northwest China. 💡 Insider Tips ☀️ Sunscreen essentials: arm sleeves + face scarf + sand-proof shoes ⏳ Allow 2 full days: 1 day for the scenic area, 1 day for deep camping in Tengger 🚗 30 minutes by taxi from Zhongwei city center At this season, Shapotou offers a comfortable 25°C and a 100% photo-worthy rate. Are you ready to welcome this carnival of wind and sand, water and light?
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Posted: Jun 22, 2025
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