Spent two days in Yinchuan, and my spending philosophy collapsed

🌄48 Hours Sprint in the Riverside South of the Desert｜Yinchuan June Travel Guide to Get You Hooked🌄​​ A hidden gem city at the foot of Helan Mountain! Desert on the left, Yellow River on the right, the mystery of the Western Xia Dynasty mixed with the aroma of lamb～3 hours by high-speed train straight to Xi’an, the first stop for Northwest China tours has to be here! ​​🚀【Two-Day Itinerary to the Point of Exhaustion】​​ ​​Day 1: History Marathon + Night Market Frenzy​​ 🌞​​Morning​​: Rush to the ​​Western Xia Tombs​​! Take the shuttle directly to Tomb No. 3, snap a photo with the "Eastern Pyramid," enjoy a free Western Xia movable type printing experience, and don’t forget to join the guided tour to hear gossip about the Tangut people. 🍜​​Noon​​: Head to ​​Huaiyuan Night Market​​ to devour beef pancakes! The royal crispy pastry stall has queues that make your legs weak, spicy hot beef tendon noodles swimming in red broth, all for just 5 yuan to eat to your heart’s content. 🌙​​Evening​​: Night tour of ​​Manpu Town​​! Watch the live-action drama "Lingzhou Alliance," enjoy the intangible cultural heritage iron flower show + a massive dance party, and the ticket includes hot springs to soak until your pores bloom. ​​Day 2: Desert Thrills + Lake City Chill​​ 🌞​​Morning​​: Speed to ​​Shapotou​​! The sheepskin raft drift feels like a "Yellow River roller coaster," desert dune buggy rides shake your soul out, and remember to wear sunglasses to protect against sand when riding camels. 🍜​​Noon​​: Dash to ​​Wuzhong Morning Tea Street​​ for a "Noodle Feast"! Refill the eight-treasure tea until noon, hot dough oil pastry stuffed with lamb, only with a crowd can you order the full "carb bomb" set. 🌙​​Evening​​: Lounge at ​​Lanshan Park​​ to watch the sunset! Roman Colosseum-style arches + pink-purple evening glow, after taking photos just lie back and count the stars. ​​🔥【Top 5 Must-Visit Spots】​​ 1️⃣ ​​Zhenbeibu Western Film Studio​​: The same city walls as the Purple Cloud Fairy, filming location of "A Chinese Odyssey," free costume rental and photo ops at the Qingcheng Escort Agency. 2️⃣ ​​Helan Mountain Rock Art​​: Feels like ancient aliens! The Sun God rock painting is a must-see, and the scenic area’s electric cart takes you straight to the gorge, super cool. 3️⃣ ​​Shuidonggou​​: The hidden soldier cave and secret passages are thrilling, triple experience of camel cart + horse carriage + bamboo raft, free admission with student ID. 4️⃣ ​​Phoenix Illusion City​​: Glass walls and the Phoenix light show are stunning! Every night at 7 pm, the "Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix" water curtain show is free but packed with crowds. 5️⃣ ​​Senmiao Ecological Park​​: A niche free camping spot! Nordic-style small white houses + DIY winery, afternoon tea costs about 30 yuan per person. ​​🏨【Where to Stay Without Regrets】​​ ✔️ ​​Xifu Jing Hotel​​: A long-established four-star near the Drum Tower, comes with a Western Xia porcelain cup souvenir, the rooftop bar offers an amazing view of the ancient city at night～ ✔️ ​​Desert Star Hotel​​: Inside Shapotou Scenic Area, panoramic glass rooms to lie back and watch the Milky Way, includes breakfast, dinner + VIP access to the scenic area. ❌Avoid a certain film studio homestay: Claimed to be a "Chinese Odyssey-themed room," but the soundproofing is so bad you can hear the neighbor chanting the Tightening Spell… ​​🚌【Transportation Tips】​​ Airport shuttle line 1 goes straight to downtown, BRT line 1 runs through the old city. For Shapotou, it’s recommended to charter a car (about 150 yuan per person), public transport transfers will make you question life. ​​💡【Real Talk Tips】​​ ✅Come! In June, the sand jujube flowers fill the city with fragrance, all scenic area tickets are half price, nightlife goes on until 3 a.m. ❌Don’t come! The desert can cook eggs at noon, if you don’t protect yourself from the sun well, you’ll instantly turn into a "Red Boy." ​​🍖【5 Foods That Will Make You Drool】​​ 1️⃣ ​​Hand-grabbed Chilled Lamb Neck​​: Exclusive to Wuzhong Morning Tea Street! Chilled lamb dipped in garlic vinegar, the mix of fat and lean looks like "lamb jade" and melts in your mouth. 2️⃣ ​​Spicy Hot Soup​​: The champion of Huaiyuan Night Market! Thick spicy broth coats beef tendon noodles, one slurp and your head will be filled with fragrance. 3️⃣ ​​Hot Dough Oil Pastry​​: Freshly baked at Drum Tower Shang Street! Lamb fat crispy crust stuffed with stir-fried green peppers and meat, who understands the joy of this carb bomb. 4️⃣ ​​Eight-Treasure Covered Bowl Tea​​: Liu Sanduo’s intangible cultural heritage recipe! Rock sugar + red dates + rose, the aftertaste is sweet with a faint medicinal aroma, super refreshing. 5️⃣ ​​Huangquqiao Lamb​​: A must-order at Lao Mao’s hand-grab! Stir-fried lamb so tender it bursts with juice, paired with steamed buns dipped in soup is killer. ​​💰【Two-Day Spending Record】​​ ​​Day 1​​: Western Xia Tombs ticket 68 + Huaiyuan Night Market 35 + Manpu Town 198 + Xifu Jing Hotel 450 = 751 yuan ​​Day 2​​: Shapotou combo ticket 299 + Wuzhong Morning Tea 60 + Car charter 150 + Lanshan Park free = 509 yuan ​​Feeling​​: Tickets are a bit pricey but totally worth the experience! Food and lodging can be budgeted as you like, about 1200+ yuan per person for a noble experience～ ​​Yinchuan is a mystery box for history buffs, a paradise for foodies, and a treasure trove for photographers!​​ The June breeze mixed with the scent of sand jujube flowers, every day at the foot of Helan Mountain is a wild fantasy of the northern frontier～ Like, save, and share your Yinchuan masterpieces in the comments!✨