Please! First-time must-see guide to Shapotou, experience a whole day's thrill in just 2 hours!

Shapotou Scenic Area is divided into the Yellow River Area and the Desert Area, each with its own characteristics. Due to time constraints, the 2-hour play guide focuses on the Yellow River Area. 📜 TIPS: The Yellow River Area + Desert Area can be played for a whole day, half a day is enough for the Yellow River Area. Enter the Yellow River Area from the 'Waterwheel Gate' and the Desert Area from the 'Time-Space Gate'. Out-of-town tourists can get free admission to the first gate of the scenic area with a Ningxia Tourism Passport. 🛶 Yellow River Area Activities: Sheepskin raft, motorboat, drift boat, etc., it is more cost-effective to buy a package ticket. 🗺 Time-saving play method: Buy a speedboat + sheepskin raft package ticket to quickly reach the vicinity of the Desert Ladder. Take the free Desert Ladder elevator directly to the entertainment area. Take photos at the check-in platform and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yellow River, desert, and oasis. Play sand sliding, zip line, hang gliding, etc., note that the zip line may require a 1-hour queue. After finishing, take the Desert Ladder to the sheepskin raft station and return to the Yellow River Area exit. 🛶 Sheepskin Raft Experience: A unique experience, one boatman and four passengers on a raft, the Yellow River flows rapidly, the boatman sings a song, very infectious. 📍 Location: Shapotou Tourist Scenic Area, Yingshuiqiao Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. 🚌 Transportation: Take bus No. 2 to Shapotou Scenic Area. 🎫 Tickets: 80 yuan/person in peak season, 50 yuan/person in off-season. ⏰ Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00. 📌 Tips: Scenic area play package tickets must be purchased before 13:00. You can visit the Desert Museum to learn about desert science. Bring your own sand-proof shoe covers, sunglasses, sun umbrella, and sunscreen.