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Shizuishan Emerald Lake Area Travel Guide

Yinchuan Shahu Lake Ecological Tourism Zone: Attraction Introduction: Shahu Lake is a famous wetland scenic area in Yinchuan, blending desert and lake landscapes, hailed as the "Pearl of the Frontier". Activities & Unique Experiences: Boat tours to admire reed marshes and migratory birds (best in spring and autumn). Desert activities: Sand sliding, camel riding, desert off-roading. Water sports: Jet skiing, parasailing. Photo Spots & Local Cuisine: Must-visit spots: Shahu Lake Bird Watching Tower, Lake Center Island. Food recommendations: Shahu Lake fish head, Ningxia mixed snacks. ———————————————— Shizuishan Emerald Lake: Attraction Introduction: Originally a subsidence area of Dawukou Coal Washing Plant, the lake is nicknamed "Emerald Lake" for its jade-green waters, resembling a "Maldives" in the Northwest Gobi. Activities & Unique Experiences: Photography: Azure skies, emerald waters, and white salt flats perfect for drone shots. Sunset viewing: Vibrant colors reflecting on the lake surface. Photo Spots & Local Cuisine: Must-visit spots: Lake Center Boardwalk, Salt Flat Viewing Platform. Food recommendations: Dawukou cold skin noodles, hand-pulled lamb noodles. ———————————————— Shitanjing Industrial Cultural & Film Town: Attraction Introduction: A film set transformed from abandoned mining areas, preserving industrial relics with strong retro vibes, featured in TV series like "Minning Town". Activities & Unique Experiences: Nostalgic photography: Old mining sites, slogan walls, vintage trains. Film-inspired spots: Recreated 1980s-90s Northwest living scenes. Photo Spots & Local Cuisine: Must-visit spots: Mining Area Auditorium, Old-style Train Station. Food recommendations: Shitanjing grilled lamb chops, handmade minced noodle soup. Shahu Lake Ecological Tourism Zone Shizuishan Emerald Lake Shitanjing Industrial Cultural & Film Town
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