This is Ningxia Shapotou

🌟Ningxia Shapotou is located on the southern edge of the Tengger Desert in Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. Here is a detailed introduction: At a Glance: The "Geographical Code" of Shapotou Shapotou, on the southern edge of the Tengger Desert, is a bend where the Yellow River turns. To the left is the desert, to the right is the oasis, and the "green defense line" woven from wheat straw grids makes this place a world model for desert control! 🏜️ The Unique Charm of Shapotou • 🌍 A Natural Wonder Duet: ◦ The golden sand dunes of the Tengger Desert stretch to the horizon, where you can hear the "Desert Bell" under your feet on the fine sand; ◦ The Yellow River flows like a ribbon through the sand. At Wang Wei Viewing Platform, check in to the millennium poetic scene of "The solitary smoke in the desert rises straight, the long river sets the round sun." • 🛝 A Paradise for Adventure Seekers: ◦ Desert activities: Ride camels along the "Silk Road," race dune buggies across the sand dunes, and experience the desert flying project to overlook the sea of sand from 55 meters high; ◦ Yellow River experiences: Slide down a hundred-meter sand slope for "exciting sand sliding," drift on a sheepskin raft to feel the waves of the Yellow River, and zipline across the river to become a "Yellow River Flyer." • 🌱 A Desert Control Miracle Spot: Touch the wheat straw grid sand barriers with your own hands, see how reed grids lock the drifting sand, and learn about the "green legend" created by three generations of desert control workers. Treasure Location: About 20 kilometers from Zhongwei city center, a 30-minute drive; 40 minutes by taxi from Zhongwei South Station, and you can also visit Zhongwei Drum Tower and try selenium sand melon along the way! ✅ Practical Tips for Northwest Travelers • 🎫 Ticket Guide: • Basic ticket 80 RMB/person (suitable for pure photo check-in); • All-inclusive pass 399 RMB/person (includes camel riding, sand sliding, sheepskin rafting, and 10+ activities, great value). • ⏰ Best Time to Visit: ◦ Early morning 6:30-8:00: Desert sunrise colors the dunes red, fewer people and soft light; ◦ Evening 18:00-20:00: Watch the sunset by the Yellow River, dune silhouettes are perfect for photos (in summer, extended to 21:00). • 📸 Pitfall Warnings: • Strong UV in the desert, bring sun-protective clothing + sunglasses + sun hat; • Wear durable pants for sand sliding, do not stand up on the sheepskin raft, respect Yellow River cultural taboos～ ✨ When visiting Northwest China, don’t just see the grasslands! Shapotou blends the wildness of the desert, the grandeur of the Yellow River, and the gentleness of the oasis all together. Save this article and next time rush for the ultimate "desert + Yellow River" experience～