Celebrating the festival in Ningxia and don’t know where to go? Head to the Tengger Desert!

Celebrating in Ningxia and unsure where to have fun? Take my advice and come here! Deep in the Tengger Desert of Zhongwei, Ningxia, a Dragon Gate Inn awaits you amidst the yellow sands, like a scene from a martial arts world. Amidst the swirling sands, a cluster of buildings resembling an ancient border kingdom stands proudly—this is the Desert Dragon Gate Inn in the Tengger Desert, Zhongwei, Ningxia. 1. Inn Secrets: The "Mirage" in the Desert Design Concept: Wild luxury philosophy: Breaking the stereotype that "desert means hardship." The rooms are equipped with smart home technology and floor-to-ceiling viewing windows, opening directly onto endless sand dunes; at night, enjoy iced American coffee and freshly baked egg tarts on the flying carpet canopy, letting you experience the ultimate romance of "wild then luxury." 2. Must-Do Activities: Your Desert Martial Arts Guide 1. Speed and Passion 🚗: ATV all-terrain vehicle sand racing, 60° sand slope sliding, camel caravan crossing the sand line with jingling bells—adrenaline rush guaranteed. 2. Starry Night Feast: Tender and odorless hand-pulled lamb for a candlelight dinner, paired with eight-treasure tea; afterward, lie down in the flying carpet rest area and gaze at the low-hanging Milky Way—the same starry sky as the Desert Star Hotel, but more private here. > Farewell Surprise: Upon checkout, you’ll receive a small bottle of sand. This is your secret gateway to Tengger; one day in the future, it will bring you back. 3. Nearby Attractions: Unlock the Full Panorama of Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall Yellow River Hostel Cluster (30-minute drive): China’s first homestay cluster, where rammed earth courtyards blend with Moroccan style. Enjoy afternoon tea by the South Bank pool, warm yourself by the fire in a village courtyard while watching an open-air movie, recreating the poetic vibe of "Dear Inn." Shapotou (20 km): Ride a camel up "Omega Bay" and capture the "long river and round sunset" from Wang Wei’s poem; drift down the Yellow River on a sheepskin raft or challenge the Yellow River zipline. - Route 66 (must-pass road): The wild road like the American original, where the loess gullies look like a movie scene through a telephoto lens, capturing the loneliness and freedom of a Western cowboy. 4. Ningxia on the Palate: Desert Flavor Guide Inside Dragon Gate Inn: Must-try whole roasted lamb (served with garlic vinegar sauce), Zhongwei Artemisia noodles (300-year intangible heritage, smooth and chewy). Travel Planning Tips Transportation: Fly first to Yinchuan, then drive 2 hours to Zhongwei; or fly directly to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport. Best Time: May to October (avoid cold winters and scorching summers). Around National Day, the desert temperature is pleasant and clear starry skies are common. Final tip: Avoid the crowds during Golden Week! Depart on Thursday and return Sunday for a 3-day trip—enough to fully enjoy the desert starry sky and Yellow River ancient villages, with endless social media content. Dragon Gate Inn is not the destination, but your first token to enter the martial arts world of Northwest China.