Shapotou tourist attraction Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Here's a reason for you to visit Zhongwei

Zhongwei City, located in the central and western part of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China, is a place full of natural scenery and historical culture. Zhongwei is a frontier fortress on the 'Silk Road' and has been a strategic military location in the northwest region since ancient times. Currently, it is the third largest railway traffic hub connecting the northwest and north China, and is a must-pass place for the 'East-West Passage' of the Eurasian Continental Bridge. The territory integrates five major landforms: river alluvial plain, plateau, desert, mountain, and hill, and is known as 'The Yellow River enriches Ningxia, and Zhongwei is the richest'. Zhongwei has the national 4A-level tourist attraction Shapotou, which integrates sand, mountains, rivers, and gardens; the Sikouzi tourist area known for its dangerous and unique Danxia landform; the Paleolithic site of Yibowquan, ancient rock paintings, Zhongwei Gaomiao, Shuanglongshan Grottoes, Haiyuan 'Global Earthquake' site and many other historical sites and scenic spots. They are not only unique tourism resources, but also show the brilliant ancient civilization and profound cultural heritage of Zhongwei, winning the reputation of 'Cultural Pearl of the Frontier'. Here is the boundless desert, here is the most romantic hotel, here is the night sky full of stars... Various labels make everyone curious and longing for it. I believe there is always one reason that attracts you to visit.

This beautiful scroll of Zhongwei, we slowly open it to appreciate its magnificence

Zhongwei City, located in the middle of Ningxia, is not unfamiliar to those who love travel and life! 'Desert solitary smoke straight' is her true portrayal, the sunset glow is her most beautiful color, the vast Yellow River flows through, the easily overlooked grassland and other elements constitute a magnificent natural scroll unique to Zhongwei. This beautiful scroll, we can slowly open it to appreciate its magnificence! 1⃣️Zhongwei Museum To understand a city, start from its museum, and so is Zhongwei. Walking into the museum, through the displayed cultural relics and materials, you can understand its past and present in a more direct way! 2⃣️Shapotou As the first batch of national 5A scenic spots, Shapotou has become the most representative scenic spot in Zhongwei. Here you can delve into the majestic desert scenery and enjoy the magnificent view of the Yellow River. 3⃣️ Tengger Desert As an important filming location for the movie 'The Treasure Hunter' starring Jay Chou, the Tengger Desert has long entered the public eye. Here you can see both the vast desert landscape and the rippling lake scenery, you can experience desert star camping, and you can ride a camel to chase the sunset in the sand sea. 4⃣️Route 66 The spectacular rock desert standing in the sand sea records the vicissitudes of Zhongwei; the flocks of sheep that often appear on both sides of the road add vitality and color to this sand sea; in the evening, the sunset glow, press the shutter at this moment, what is recorded is the best scenery of Zhongwei!

Desert Star: Mingle in The Middle

Address - Shapotou Tourist Area Time and Space Gate Visitor Center Reception Desk, Zhongwei, 755000, Ningxia, China. Getting There - 9km away from Zhongwei Xiangshan Airport or in my case 7.3km from railway station (Guangzhou Baiyun Airport->Hedongjiang Airport->Zhongweinan Railway Train Station) Ambiance/Facilities - The room is very clean and the area is covered with lots of helpful and lovely staffs roaming around fulfilling the requests from customers 🥰 Highlights - The night view over the whole area (using drone) as shot and of course star gazing at night at the Star Gazing platform prepared. Rating - 4.7/5 #thisischina #travelinspiration #travelwithgeo #travelphotography #chinatravel #wanderlust #droneview #ningxia #dji

Took a trip out of the city to see China's northwest! Great way to spend the New Year holiday. Recommendations: 1. Desert Star Hotel (沙漠星星) it's about two hours from Yinchuan airport by high-speed rail and then taxi. Great sunrise views over the sand dunes! 2. Xipo Hostel in Shapotou. It has a very old west Americana vibe with an awesome little community. Also you can see parts of the old Great Wall 3. Route 66 … a 1km stretch of road that is very "instagrammable". Really only for the pictures, you can skip if it's not your thing. #newyearstrip #ningxia

Avoiding the crowds and seeking less popular destinations, I only take my child here

Are you wondering if the Longmen Inn in the Tengger Desert of Zhongwei, Ningxia is any good? Hesitant to go? Don't know the strategies? You can check out my Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn review 🫠Fun: Playing in the sand with kids, they provide free sand-digging tools, and the sand right outside is clean, no need to worry; 🫠Tasty: The guest rooms here offer free fruit, desert BBQ, and warm desert hotpot; 🫠Beautiful: There is a natural desert lake here, very beautiful where you can feed fish and swing; 🫠Educational: Here, children can attend a starry sky class, where they can learn about the stars; 👀Click the Ctrip business card below, choose a hotel to stay, book early for early discounts and travel with peace of mind🤠🤠 🤲【Sunrise and Sunset】: Chase a desert sunrise or sunset. In the desolation and solitude of the northwest, you will always encounter that warm light, early or late. When the golden light covers the desert, it warms not just the vast expanse beneath your feet, but also that long-sealed heart; 🤲【Costume Photography】: Whether staying in a tent, Longmen Inn, or the PIKA Rabbit Desert Starry Sky Hotel, they all offer free costume photography. Wearing a conical hat, draped in a long robe, and holding a sword, the atmosphere of a martial arts hero is fully set, leaving only the constant clicking of the camera and the endless envy from your social circle 🤲【Campfire and Fireworks】: In the desert night, facing the Milky Way, light a campfire, set off some fireworks, let the songs linger, and the glasses clink, that is the sound of kissing romance 🤲【Desert Thrills】: The desert always finds a way to get your blood pumping, with the thrilling sand sea, desert off-road vehicles, unstoppable sand dune surfing, leisurely camel rides, and exciting self-driven motorcycles, each activity energizes every cell of your body, letting joyful laughter echo throughout the desert. 🤲【Desert Barbecue】: Watching the sizzling barbecue and the steaming hot pot, sitting together with a few close friends, satisfying the call of taste buds, the smoky atmosphere in the desert also soothes the mortal heart! Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn

For the May Day holiday, you must bring your kids to experience the Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn

If you're planning to take your little ones on a trip for May Day, then come to this unique desert inn, the Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn, which is very characteristic and great for taking photos with the kids. Characteristic 1: The architectural style is antique, as if you've traveled back to the Longmen Inn from the TV dramas, with the faces of the actors instantly coming to mind; Characteristic 2: Here, you can wear ancient costumes and take photos for free, and the sunset photos are also very impressive; Characteristic 3: You can see the famous starry sky here, commonly referred to as the 'breathing roof'; Characteristic 4: The inn offers a variety of room types for tourists to choose from; Characteristic 5: In the desert, you can enjoy hot pot, barbecue, bonfires, drive go-karts, ride camels, and of course, the inn also provides free fruit; Click the Ctrip business card below to choose your hotel, book early for early discounts. : Enjoy the beautiful scenery of sand dunes and lakes while eating barbecue, hot pot, and toasting to the future with the afterglow of the desert sunset; : Feel the wilderness of the desert, surf the sand sea, experience the ups and downs of off-roading in the desert; camel riding, swaying from side to side with the camels in the breeze while listening to the sound of camel bells; driving go-karts, the collision of speed and passion, exciting sand sliding, watching fish at the Fairy Lake, and fulfilling your martial arts dreams at the Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn; : The desert always knows how to get your blood boiling, as night falls, everyone joins hands around the blazing bonfire, singing and dancing. Warm Tips: When coming to the desert, be sure to bring sand and sun protection, tools for sand digging are provided for children, so there's no need to buy them specially, and just a few steps away you can see the Fairy Lake, a natural desert lake, which is incredibly beautiful. Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn

May Day Travel Guide to the Desert, enjoy the early benefits of April, no thanks needed!

Desert Hotel has to be the Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn, very characteristic Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn Feature 1: The architectural style is antique, as if you have traveled to the Longmen Inn in the TV series, and the faces of the actors instantly appear before your eyes; Feature 2: Here you can wear ancient costumes for free and take photos for free, and the sunset is also very photogenic; Feature 3: Here you can see the very popular starry sky, commonly known as the 'breathing roof'; Feature 4: There are many room types in this inn for tourists to choose from; Feature 5: In the desert, you can eat hot pot, barbecue, enjoy a bonfire, drive go-karts, ride camels, and of course, the inn also provides free fruit; Click the Ctrip business card below, choose a hotel to stay, book early for early discounts : Enjoying the beautiful scenery of sand dunes and lakes, eating barbecue, having hot pot, accompanied by the afterglow of the desert sunset, raising glasses and talking happily, imagining the future; : Feel the wildness of the desert, surf the sand sea, experience the ups and downs of desert off-roading; camel riding, swaying from side to side with the camel, listening to the sound of camel bells in the breeze; driving go-karts, the collision of speed and passion, exciting sand sliding, watching fish at the Fairy Lake, Desert Longmen Inn fulfills your martial arts dream; : The desert always has a way to make your blood boil, at night, everyone holds hands around the blazing bonfire, singing and dancing. Warm tips: When coming to the desert, be sure to bring sand and sun protection products, here we provide sand digging tools for children, no need to buy specially, just walk a few meters to see the Fairy Lake, a natural desert lake, super beautiful. Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn

Tenggeri|The desert inn that went viral on social media during the May Day holiday is so magical

The desert inn that went viral on social media during the May Day holiday is so magical. It's my first time coming to the desert in the northwest, and arriving at this Desert Longmen Inn in Zhongwei is so stunning and magical. Let's experience together just how amazing this inn is🤗🤗! Magical 1: The inn truly replicates the style of the Longmen Inn from the drama; Magical 2: Taking exotic photos at the inn is extraordinarily beautiful; Magical 3: This inn allows for stargazing, the most beautiful starry sky in history; Magical 4: The inn even offers hot pot and barbecue, delicious! 👀Click the link below for Ctrip business card, choose your hotel, book early for discounts and travel with peace of mind🤠🤠 【Delicious and Fun】: In the desert, you can freely hike, ride camels, surf the sand sea, drive go-karts, view the lake at Fairy Lake, enjoy hot pot, and barbecue; 【Beautiful and Photogenic】: The desert scenery is super beautiful in the evening, especially during sunset, which contrasts sharply with the sunsets in big cities. Walking in the desert, dressed in beautiful clothes, every photo is a masterpiece; 【Comfortable Stay and Sleep】: Every corner of the inn is antique and greatly restores the drama's setting. The inn also provides fresh fruit, so after a tiring day, you can eat some fruit and fall asleep immediately, and even have sweet dreams at night; 【Value-Added Services】: Here, children are provided with free sand digging tools and water guns, and there are also free ancient costumes available for dressing up and taking photos at will; 【Free Field Cooking】: Here, you can bring your friends and picnic supplies, freely eat, drink, and have fun in the desert, take photos and check in, offering a unique flavor; 【Excellent Service】: If you are far from the desert inn, the hotel will arrange for a butler to receive you, help with luggage, super considerate; 【Tips】: When coming to the desert, be sure to bring sun protection, especially when wearing fairy-like clothes, you must do a good job of sun protection. If you bring children, make sure to bring enough water and high-calorie food, as water resources are scarce in the desert Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn