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Swim while watching the sea of sand at Xiangsha Bay, it's unbelievably magical

🎢 King of desert amusement parks: roller coasters, high-altitude zip lines, desert swimming pools all in one 🚠 Cool transportation experience: seamless connection of cable cars + desert yachts + small trains 📸 Ultimate photo spots: Red Kendo Train + Pyramid Hotel, a social media hit --- 🚗 Transportation Guide 📍 Location: Dalate Banner, Ordos, Inner Mongolia ✈️ Major transport: · Fly to Ordos Airport → 1-hour taxi ride · From Hohhot → 1.5-hour high-speed train to Dongsheng West → 40-minute taxi ride 🚗 Self-driving: Baotou is the closest start point (only 50 km) --- 🎪 Double Island Play Guide Xiansha Island (for thrill seekers): · High-altitude zip line 🌬️, roller coaster 🎢, desert off-road vehicles 🚙 · Guolao Theater "Desert Acrobatics" show (3 performances daily) Yuesha Island (paradise for leisure lovers): · Desert swimming pool 🏊‍♀️, water airships 🌊, sand sculpture park 🗿 · "Ordos Wedding" live performance (3 PM show) --- 📸 Must-shoot photo spots 📷: · Kendo Train Engine (red train + desert background) · Lotus Sand Island Pyramid (distant view of the hotel architectural marvel) · Xiansha Island Heart-shaped boardwalk (couples' photo hotspot) 👗 Outfit suggestions: · Red long dress (strongest contrast in the desert) · Denim shorts + Martin boots (convenient for activities) --- 🏨 Accommodation Guide ⛺ Luxury choice: 🎪 Unique experience: · Desert camping (200+ RMB/person, includes BBQ and stargazing) --- 🍢 Food Recommendations 🍖 Inner Mongolia specialties: · Yogurt fried rice (local specialty snack) · Sand onion mashed potatoes (desert unique ingredient) 🍻 Hidden perks: Lotus Hotel guests enjoy free afternoon tea + evening parties --- 💡 Insider Tips 🎫 Ticket strategy: · Combo tickets are most cost-effective (Xiansha Island + Yuesha Island joint ticket 300+ RMB) · Stay at Lotus Hotel for free admission + VIP access ⏰ Off-peak tips: · Head straight to Xiansha Island attractions at 9 AM (less queue) · Go to Yuesha Island for photos after 3 PM (soft light, fewer people) 👶 Family tips: · Most attractions free for children under 1.2 meters --- 💬 Happy report from the desert: Rode roller coasters in the sea of sand by day Soaked in the desert pool watching the sunset at dusk Stayed in the Pyramid Hotel counting stars at night This is neither Dubai nor Dunhuang It’s the desert miracle of Inner Mongolia 🔍 Follow me 👆 save this article, avoid pitfalls when playing in the desert~
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