Ningxia 3 Days 2 Nights Ultimate Itinerary | Blow Up Your Moments

| Blow Up Your Moments. I just got back from Ningxia and was truly amazed! This place is a hidden gem for travel, with the best season from April to October, and an exciting desert music festival in July. I've put together a detailed guide to help you easily blow up your Moments in Ningxia. 🌟Day 1: 🚩Zhenbeibu Film City (8:30 - 18:00) This is the filming location of "A Chinese Odyssey," full of nostalgic memories. Most importantly, be sure to rent the costume of Zixia Fairy for only 50 yuan/hour. Taking photos in front of the city wall at Qingcheng Gate will give you amazing results, perfect for stunning shots in no time. 🚩Western Xia Tombs National Archaeological Site Park Tickets + sightseeing bus cost 118 yuan. I highly recommend renting an audio guide to deeply understand a lot of historical knowledge. Walking through here feels like traveling back to ancient times, experiencing the profound weight of history. 🚩Huaiyuan Night Market (18:00) The Huaiyuan Night Market at night is a food paradise. Palace-style crispy beef pie, one bite and it crumbles deliciously; spicy hot paste, hot and fragrant, super satisfying; and milk egg fermented glutinous rice, sweet and delightful, leaving you feeling happy after eating. 🌟Day 2: 🚄From Yinchuan to Zhongwei, take the high-speed train for 1.5 hours or hire a car for about 200 yuan. Shapotou Scenic Area is divided into the Yellow River area and the desert area, with many fun activities. Must-try activities include the Yellow River zipline, which costs 100 yuan and lets you experience the thrill of flying through the air while overlooking the magnificent Yellow River—simply exhilarating; sheepskin raft for 120 yuan, to experience an ancient water transportation method with a unique charm; camel riding for 100 yuan, leisurely traveling through the desert as if traveling back to the Silk Road. Route 66 is also perfect for photo check-ins, recommended after 16:00 when the lighting is beautiful. The U-shaped slope in the middle of the road combined with the "Route 66" landmark makes every shot look like a blockbuster. For accommodation, if your budget allows, choose a desert view room at the Desert Star Hotel, where you can watch the starry sky lying in bed—so romantic; the Shapotou camping tents costing around 300 yuan per person are also great for a full experience. 🌟Day 3: 🚩Helan Mountain Rock Art Be sure to see the Sun God rock paintings and the Rock Art Museum. These ancient rock paintings seem to tell stories from thousands of years ago, mysterious and wonderful symbols that reveal the wisdom and creativity of ancient people. 🚩Han Meilin Art Museum The popular spiral staircase must be included. Taking photos here maximizes the sense of fashion, and every shot looks very artistic. 🚩Lanshan Park At 18:30, remember to watch the sunset glow on the Roman-style architecture. The entire building turns golden under the sunset, stunningly beautiful. 🍖Food Recommendations 🌟Ma Wei · Yanchi Tan Sheep Hand Grab Yanchi Tan sheep meat melts in your mouth, tender and juicy beyond belief. It is uniquely marinated, with every bite tasting the full flavor of the grasslands, as if the entire freshness of the grassland is packed into your mouth. The sheep offal soup is also a must-try, rich but not greasy, with the offal stewed until soft and flavorful. 🌟Tongxin Chun Restaurant Their clear stewed lamb uses traditional slow-cooking methods, making the meat so tender it falls apart with a light bite. The broth is clear and rich; sipping the soup and eating the meat is a healthful delight. The spicy beef is also excellent, fresh and spicy, with tender beef—each bite is a perfect collision of spicy and savory flavors that you can't stop enjoying. 🌟Hongliuzhi Tan Sheep Barbecue You must try their red willow branch grilled lamb skewers! Grilled on red willow branches, the lamb carries a faint woody aroma that blends uniquely with the lamb’s fragrance, truly soul-stirring. The lamb skewers are crispy outside and tender inside, sizzling with juice when bitten, so delicious you can't stop. Also, the grilled lamb kidneys are a nourishing delicacy, perfectly cooked to retain nutrition and flavor. 🌟Lao Na’s Lamb Restaurant If you want the most authentic lamb soup, this place is a sure choice! The famous lamb spine hotpot uses lamb spine bones stewed until the meat falls off easily. The broth is rich, and you can drink several bowls just of the soup. The lamb paomo (bread soaked in mutton soup) features tender lamb paired with soft bread; one spoonful fills you with happiness. This trip to Ningxia was truly worth it—not only did I see beautiful scenery and eat delicious food, but I also experienced many fun activities. Everyone must not miss this hidden gem 🌈.