First time seeing the sea in the desert! So stunning

Xiangshawan Travel Guide 📍 Location: East end of the Kubuqi Desert, Dalad Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, a national 5A-level scenic spot. 🌞 Best Time to Visit: - Spring and Autumn (April-May, September-October): Temperatures 15-25°C, less wind and sand, ideal for outdoor activities. - Summer (June-August): Suitable for sand sliding and water activities, remember sun protection and heat prevention. 🚗 Transportation: - By Plane: To Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (50 km from the scenic area, taxi about 150 RMB) or Baotou Airport (45 km away). - By Train: Get off at Ordos Station or Baotou Station, then take a direct shuttle or charter a car to the scenic area. - By Car: Navigate to "Xiangshawan Tourist Center," parking available at the scenic area. 🎫 Tickets: - Regular Ticket: 120 RMB (includes cable car), good for photo ops. - Recommended Packages: Fairy Sand Island package 260 RMB (includes cable car + activities), combined ticket (Fairy Sand + Joy Sand) 360 RMB offers great value. 🎢 Must-try Activities: - Fairy Sand Island: Desert dune buggy (80 RMB), high-altitude zipline (120 RMB), camel riding (60 RMB). - Joy Sand Island: Desert mini train (free), water park (open in summer), sand sculpture park. - Fortune Sand Island: Mongolian wedding performance, milk milking/boiling milk tea experience (30 RMB). 🏨 Accommodation: - Lotus Hotel: All-inclusive (about 2680 RMB/person), includes meals and entertainment, family-friendly. - Yilisha Resort: Budget option (about 500 RMB/night), within walking distance to the scenic area. ⚠️ Notes: - Sun and Sand Protection: SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, sand-proof headscarf, high-top shoes. - Hydration: Desert is dry, recommended to bring your own drinking water. - Environmental Protection: No littering. 🍖 Food: Roast whole lamb, hand-pulled meat, salty milk tea, available at Fortune Sand Island restaurant or Dalad Banner’s "Sudeler Camp." ⏰ Suggested Itinerary: - One-day Tour: Enter at 9 AM, enjoy activities on Fairy Sand Island → lunch at Fortune Sand Island → relax at Joy Sand Island → watch sunset and return in the evening. - Two-day Tour: Day 1 Fairy Sand + Joy Sand, stay at Lotus Hotel; Day 2 cultural experience at Fortune Sand Island → return. 📸 Photo Tips: Best lighting at sunrise (6:30-7:00 AM) and sunset (6:30-7:00 PM), wearing solid color long dresses makes photos stand out. (Guide compiled from various sources, please refer to the scenic area’s real-time information for accuracy)