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The ultimate National Day family trip! Desert Star Hotel lets kids play until they don’t want to go home

Where to take the kids during the National Day holiday? Stop squeezing into Disneyland! The Desert Star Hotel is the real family travel treasure, with kids saying “It’s even more fun than Disneyland”🍃! The desert view rooms come with their own sand digging area, a true paradise for kids. As soon as they enter the room, they grab a little shovel and become “desert architects,” fully focused~ Super rich family activities: do desert yoga together during the day, ride camels around the desert, watch the stunning sunset in the evening, and enjoy stargazing at night💫. The same starry sky as Dubai is right before your eyes, creating an amazing atmosphere! The main building’s 360° panoramic restaurant is perfect for photos, with effortless Instagram-worthy shots; the lively bonfire party at night has a stronger desert vibe than Universal Studios, immersing the whole family in joy~ 🌸 Must-visit spots: 📍Huaiyuan Night Market: Local specialty foods galore, try spicy porridge, handmade spicy strips, crispy little Mongolian beef patties, and sweet embryo milk tea! 📍Helan Mountain Rock Paintings: Ancient rock art full of meaning, a great way for kids to experience historical charm 📍Route 66: A photo spot with a Wild West movie vibe, perfect for amazing shots 📍Western Xia Imperial Tombs: The largest existing Western Xia cultural site, ideal for family educational trips 📍Shapotou: The desert Disneyland, with countless fun activities to keep kids excited nonstop 📍Shuidonggou Site: Witness the evolution of the Paleolithic era, educational and fun 🌈 5-day itinerary: D1: Departure → Yinchuan, airport pickup, check into hotel, then visit the night market to try popular Yinchuan foods D2: Morning visit to Western Xia Imperial Tombs + Western Xia Museum, listen to explanations + experience movable type printing; afternoon head to Zhongwei, stay at Yellow River Courtyard, enjoy desert and river afternoon tea D3: Full day at Shapotou, explore all desert and Yellow River activities; afternoon check into Desert Star Hotel, evening attend stargazing lecture D4: Early morning watch desert sunrise + light hiking; then go to Route 66 for photos, visit Beichangtan ancient village; afternoon visit a Hui family, learn to make local specialties D5: Visit Shuidonggou Site or Helan Mountain Rock Paintings, then private transfer to airport/train station, return trip super easy
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