[Smoke rises from the desert] A date in the desert at Xiangshawan

Xiangshawan ❣️【Opening】 Xiangsha Bay is located in Dalate Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia. It is a unique desert tourist attraction. The sand dunes are 110 meters high and 400 meters wide. The terrain is crescent-shaped with a slope of 45 degrees, forming a huge dune echo wall. This place is not only a tourist attraction, but also offers a wealth of leisure and vacation activities, such as water yoga, swimming competitions and desert expeditions. Xiangshawan is a national AAAAA-level scenic spot, a national cultural industry demonstration base and a Chinese desert leisure resort. 🌏️This place, known as the "Desert Disney" by foreign tourists, is divided into Fusha Island, Yuesha Island, Xiansha Island, Liansha Island and Yilisha Resort, with a wealth of recreational facilities and activities. Among them, Liansha Island is a must-stay and must-play leisure paradise. Liansha Resort Island is based on Buddhist culture. Looking down from the air, the Lotus Hotel is like a snow lotus blooming in the desert. 🖐️【Must-have before traveling】 1. Be sure to bring a thick coat when traveling in Inner Mongolia. The temperature difference between morning and night is large, especially on the grassland, so warm clothes are essential; 2. June to September is the peak tourist season in Inner Mongolia, so be sure to book accommodation in advance. Last-minute bookings are expensive and may be hard to find; 3. The food in Inner Mongolia is quite different from that in the south. You may not be used to it for the first time. You can prepare gastrointestinal medicine, stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablets, etc. 4. Documents: ID card, air ticket, train ticket, driver's license. Children without ID card need to bring household registration booklet; 5. Snacks: high-calorie snacks such as bread, chocolate, compressed biscuits, etc. 6. Electrical appliances: cameras, mobile phones, headphones, chargers, power banks; 7. Cleansing and care: shampoo, shower gel, facial cleanser, sunscreen, hydrating mask, skin care products; 8. Sun protection: sun hat, sunglasses, high-factor sunscreen, moisturizer, and sun protection clothing. 🛬【How to get to Inner Mongolia】 ◆ Airport: Baita Airport in Saizu District, Hohhot, 4 kilometers from the city center. There are Airport Bus Line 1 and Line 2, which can be selected according to your schedule; ◆ Railway stations: Hohhot Station (high-speed railway station), Hohhot East Station (only green trains), take Metro Line 2 and transfer to Line 1 to the city center; ◆ Public transportation: Hohhot has many public transportation routes, no ticket sales, and tourist buses connecting major attractions in the city; ◆ Subway: Hohhot has Line 1 and Line 2; ◆ Self-driving: The grassland attractions are far away and gas stations are scarce, so you need to plan your itinerary and fuel in advance to avoid running out of gas along the way. Self-driving is expensive and is not recommended for novice drivers from other places. It is best to download offline maps to avoid getting lost; ◆ Join a tour group: Inner Mongolia's scenic spots are scattered, transportation is inconvenient, the grasslands are vast and there are few road signs. For the first time visit, it is recommended to join a local tour group, which includes food, accommodation, transportation and tickets, saving time and effort. 🏝️【Must-see attractions】 There are mainly two islands: Yuesha Island + Xiansha Island🏜 Xiansha Island: It is a desert amusement park with restaurants, internet-famous yurts, KFC, leisure areas, etc. Yuesha Island: Mainly focuses on leisure, taking photos and playing in the water. The swimming pool is good for taking photos and is the favorite of beautiful ladies❤. Game suggestions (game duration 5-6 hours): [Just playing in the sand] It is not recommended to enter the island, just buy tickets and cable cars; [Play recreational projects] Choose the Xiansha Island package; 【Photography and water fun】(bring swimsuit👙) Choose Yuesha Island package; [Want to experience both islands] Choose the two-island package, which is cost-effective. Scenic route: Xiansha Island: Ticket Office → Cableway No. 3 → Sand Sea Yacht → Xiansha Island → Camel Ride → Various Recreation Projects → Take Photos → Cableway No. 3 → Shuttle Bus → Scenic Area Parking Lot; Camel riding: The experience lasts about 5 minutes and goes around the sand dunes; Desert off-road vehicle: The experience lasts about 2 minutes and requires wearing a helmet; Zipline: suitable for taking pictures of beautiful scenery, with a wide field of vision; Fairy Coaster: a thrilling ride, optional experience. Yuesha Island: Ticket office → Ropeway 1/2 → Train → Swimming pool → Water sports → Photo taking → Ropeway 1/2 → Shuttle bus → Scenic area parking lot; Swimming pool: The water is crystal clear, great for taking photos, and a favorite of beautiful ladies ❤️ (bring your own swimsuit 👙 to play in the pool); Small train: suitable for the final experience. 🏩【Accommodation recommendation】 Lotus Hotel: Located in the heart of the desert, it is like a real-life fairy-tale castle. The hotel is all-inclusive, although the price is high, the experience is worth it! Includes 2-day full ticket to Xiangshawan and VIP access, no need to queue, save time and effort, and leave time for happy time! Catering: Buffet lunch, dinner, and breakfast are all available with rich varieties, and you can also taste hot pot; Evening performances: high-quality performances with an audience interaction session at the end, which both adults and children can enjoy; Bonfire Party: After 9pm, sing and dance around the bonfire to release your happiness. 🎫【Ticket price】 All travel activities and accommodation prices can be found on Ctrip. Since prices vary during the off-season and peak season, they are not listed here one by one. Local tour groups offer more favorable prices. 📸【Photography Suggestions】 ① Taking portraits with sand dunes in the distance as the background will produce a good effect; ② If you can’t see the beautiful sand dunes, you may find a surprise when you climb over the sand dunes in front of you; ③ Go to the desert boundary in the distance, and you will see a high rate of large deserts with large landscapes and small people; ④ Use small props such as mirrors to take creative photos; ⑤ For desert wear, it is recommended to choose white, black or bright solid-color clothing, and avoid apricot or floral series that are close to the color of sand. Sunglasses and hats are good accessories for dressing up, and are also essential items for sun protection, wind protection and sand protection. 🎈【Notes】 1. Respect the local natural and cultural environment and protect the ecology; 2. Wear clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor activities, and take sun protection and warm-keeping measures; 3. The desert sun is strong, so it is recommended to bring sunglasses, hats and sunscreen; 4. Follow the safety tips of the scenic area and do not go deep into the desert alone.