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Southern District, Huanghe District, Shapotou Tourism District

Southern District, Huanghe District, Shapotou Tourism District

3.7
4.8/5
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Shapotou Tourist Area Yellow River District South District is famous for its spectacular Yellow River desert scenery and rich desert tourism projects. The main attractions include the Yellow River Golden Bank, Desert Water City, Yellow River Building, Shapotou Escalator, Yellow River Flying Cableway, etc. Visitors can experience desert off-roading, sand sliding, riding camels through the desert, or take a Cruise to enjoy the scenery of the Yellow River.Zhongwei · 17.8 km from downtown
Tonghu Grassland Tourist Areas
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Tonghu Grassland Tourist Areas

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4.1/5
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The Tonghu Grassland lies in the hinterlands of the Tengri Desert. The grasslands, deserts, and lakes together form an area of natural beauty. Fresh air, clusters of cattle and sheep and white yurts come together to create a fascinating view. The blue sky, white clouds, grassland, cattle, and sheep, and the enthusiastic grassland herders, create a feeling of peaceful isolation. During the day, you can ride a horse through the vast grassland, wander around on a camel, or find a good place to sit down, drink tea, and admire the natural beauty. In the evening, you can meet visitors from all around at a bonfire party, where you can eat meat, drink wine and mellow milk tea, and listen to the melodious horse-head fiddle. A stimulating, satisfying, and happy experience!Alxa Left Banner · 24.5 km from Zhongwei
chen mo 128

chen mo 128

3.5
2.3/5
3 reviews
·Chenmo's lazy diary | Tengger desert luxury complex This is not a traditional mass tourism destination, and you won't see the usual crowds typical of peak seasons here. Chenmo, hidden deep in the Tengger Desert, is a desert that "doesn't look like a desert". Let you enjoy a leisurely summer night in the desolate desert. ▎Who are we? A luxurious wilderness retreat deep in the heart of the desert. A secret base that brings urban sophistication into the uninhabited desert wilderness. A feast of contrasts for your taste buds, heartbeat and senses. What's different here? · Instead of joining the crowds at popular spots, you'll have the entire desert to yourself in the heart of Tengger. · You might think the desert is a life-or-death challenge, but it's actually a livehouse, martinis, and a dazzling starry sky. · Look up to see the wild desert with flying sand and rolling stones, look down to find coffee machines, turntables, engraved tableware and warm lights. Who is it for? For you who want to avoid crowds, skip queues, take it easy, relax, capture stunning photos, seek uniqueness, and enjoy an "exclusive feast only a few can reach" with someone special. How to remember Chenmo? A trip where you don't want to exert effort, yet everything just happens to fall perfectly into place.Zhongwei · 18.1 km from downtown
Tengger Desert Damo Xinghe Tourist Resort

Tengger Desert Damo Xinghe Tourist Resort

3.4
4.7/5
11 reviews
The Desert Galaxy Resort is located in the hinterland of the Tengger Desert in the northwest of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia, 30 kilometers away from the city. It is a brand of the Shapotou Tourism Industry Group. The resort consists of a visitor center, a tent hotel area, an amusement project area, a sunlight health care area, and an exploration and adventure area, with a total planned area of ​​30,000 acres. It is a comprehensive tourist resort integrating Dining and accommodation, conference hosting, amusement and health care, adventure travel photography and customized desert tourism services.Zhongwei · 18.4 km from downtown
Yellow River Zipline

Yellow River Zipline

3.2
5.0/5
3 reviews
The round-trip zipline has a total length of 820m, utilizing the elevation drop to fly over the Yellow River at an average speed of 8 m/s, offering a heart-pounding experience as you cross the river.Zhongwei · 18.1 km from downtown
Shapotou Tourist Area Desert Area

Shapotou Tourist Area Desert Area

3.2
5.0/5
2 reviews
Zhongwei · 18.8 km from downtown
Zhongwei Museum

Zhongwei Museum

3.1
4.1/5
12 reviews
Zhongwei Museum is a comprehensive institution for collecting, researching, exhibiting, and promoting the history and culture of Zhongwei. Its multiple themed exhibitions help visitors better understand Zhongwei's historical and cultural heritage and the vibrant spirit of the times.Zhongwei · 1.7 km from downtown
Shapotou · Desert Starry Sky Market

Shapotou · Desert Starry Sky Market

3.1
The Shapotou desert starry night market is a desert nightlife cultural tourism consumption project created and operated by Ningxia Huancheng Tourism Service Co., Ltd. Located in the Shapotou tourist attraction in Zhongwei, Ningxia, the project is situated in the time gate area of the attraction and south of the S tent hotel. It is a nightlife consumption complex built by leveraging the desert resources, nightlife scenes, performance atmosphere and visitor traffic of the Shapotou attraction. The project centers around the core themes of "desert, starry skies, music, markets, fireworks, cuisine, leisure and photo spots", blending diverse offerings including desert music, specialty dining, coffee drinks, light meals, barbecue snacks, cultural creative specialties, travel photography, beverages, hookah and social leisure spaces. It aims to create new nightlife experiences at Shapotou attraction, establish Zhongwei as a new cultural tourism night economy landmark, and become a fresh leisure destination for travelers. The project currently covers approx. 3000 m², featuring around 20 distinctive vendor stalls and public leisure areas, complemented by stage performances, ambient lighting, traveler seating, photo spots, shuttle services, ticketing benefits, and on-site operations management. Based on traveler growth and operational needs, the project plans to gradually expand to approx. 6000 m², further enhancing performance spaces, dining areas, cultural creative photo zones, leisure social spaces and themed photo spots to create a more comprehensive desert nightlife experience.Zhongwei · 18.4 km from downtown
Zhongning Qingshui River Little Hukou Waterfall

Zhongning Qingshui River Little Hukou Waterfall

3.1
4.0/5
1 reviews
Zhongning · 12.5 km from downtown
Xiangyang Street Night Market

Xiangyang Street Night Market

3.1
5.0/5
1 reviews
Xiangyang Street Night Market is a food street with a distinctive desert frontier charm and a great place to sample local specialties. You can find almost all of Zhongwei's specialty foods on this street. Every summer, it becomes a popular spot for locals and tourists to enjoy barbecue and beer.Zhongwei · 2 km from downtown

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Yinchuan Departure: Shapotou Scenic Area + Highway 66 Private Day Tour | Including Pickup & Drop-off service| Private Group
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Private car transfer | Ningxia one-day tour: off-road vehicle crossing of five lakes + Tengger Desert + aerial photography / no vehicle change
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Private Day Tour from Yinchuan | Wuzhong + Yellow River Grand Canyon + 108 Pagodas | Optional Morning Tea Experience (at Your Own Expense)
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M49***82May 1, 2024
5.0
Thank you very much to the service staff of Shapotou Tourist Area. My ID card was lost in the scenic area, and the service staff helped to find it in time. Thumbs up for the service staff of the scenic area👍👍👍

Southern District, Huanghe District, Shapotou Tourism District

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KKKKKaren212October 6, 2026
5.0
This is a relatively off-the-beaten-path attraction, but it's definitely worth a visit. Located at the intersection of desert and grassland, the "Heavenly Horse Pastoral Song" show, though small in scale, allowed me to experience the carefree life of a nomadic people on horseback. At that moment, I felt a sense that the vast desert cannot nurture a narrow-minded soul. I highly recommend the off-road vehicle experience. The 20-minute extreme off-road adventure in the desert takes you to a green oasis deep within the desert. Sitting down with a relaxing cup of coffee is an experience you can't have in the city.

Tonghu Grassland Tourist Areas

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M16***85October 7, 2026
5.0
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chen mo 128

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M49***45March 10, 2023
5.0
I came here because of its reputation. It was really good. The rooms are all independent and far away, so they will not be cleaned by others. There are sandboards and shovels inside. Children love it. They can play in the sand all day. It's very comfortable to sit on the terrace! The starry sky in the early morning is so beautiful! ! ! !

Tengger Desert Damo Xinghe Tourist Resort

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M73***50June 29, 2024
5.0
The scenery is great, the activities are fun, and the service is good. Thank you to the staff for helping me find my bag.

Yellow River Zipline

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M45***05April 30, 2026
5.0
This hotel in Shapotou is amazing! The location is superb, convenient for getting around, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the service is warm and attentive, and the desert views are first-rate. I'll definitely stay here again next time!

Shapotou Tourist Area Desert Area

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笑着流泪June 4, 2025
4.0
🌄 ‌Zhongwei Museum: Echoes of History on the Bank of the Yellow River‌ Zhongwei Museum, a museum with five museums and one center. It is only two or three kilometers away from the railway station, and is adjacent to art galleries and parks. The three-story exhibition hall is based on the "Civilization Process", connecting the thousand-year epic of Zhongwei. The Paleolithic exhibition area on the first floor displays stone axes and bone needles from the Yiwanquan site, witnessing the fishing and hunting wisdom of the first ancestors on the bank of the Yellow River; the second floor focuses on the Western Xia Dynasty. The top exhibition area uses a light and shadow sand table to outline the transformation of Zhongwei: from a frontier garrison amidst the camel bells on the Silk Road to an ecological new city in the "Selenium Valley of China". The glass cabinet displays wolfberry drying farm tools and photovoltaic panel models, interpreting the industrial revolution of the "Desert Water City"‌

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骑着蜗牛赶绿灯June 10, 2025
4.0
中卫壶口瀑布虽规模不及正统壶口瀑布,但它免费开放,性价比超高。独特的河床、河岸让河水汹涌喷射,形成气势磅礴的瀑布景观,水花四溅,涛声震耳,景色壮美,十分震撼。在这里静静感受大自然的鬼斧神工,享受这份独特的震撼。

Zhongning Qingshui River Little Hukou Waterfall

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旦复旦兮KillerAugust 28, 2023
5.0
Come to Zhongwei, Ningxia, play in Shapotou during the day and go to Xiangyang Street Night Market for barbecue at night.

Xiangyang Street Night Market

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What are the recommended tours and excursions in Zhongwei?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Yinchuan Departure: Shapotou Scenic Area + Highway 66 Private Day Tour | Including Pickup & Drop-off service| Private Group, Private car transfer | Ningxia one-day tour: off-road vehicle crossing of five lakes + Tengger Desert + aerial photography / no vehicle change, and Yinchuan Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon + Geological Museum + Longyu Winery 1-day tour with bilingual service. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 24, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Zhongwei is around RUB 4,777.92 – RUB 28,367.35. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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