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Avoid the crowds this National Day! Bring the kids to Zhongwei for exclusive desert and starry sky experiences

This National Day, stop taking the kids to overcrowded popular spots! Head straight to this hidden gem and less crowded destination—Ningxia! Known as the "Hometown of Stars," it boasts diverse natural landscapes including deserts🏖, lakes, mountains, and gobi deserts. Take the kids here for a trip they won’t want to leave. Ride camels🐫 in the Tengger Desert, learn astronomy from expert instructors, explore the ancient Western Xia royal tombs, try rock painting🎨... When tired, stay at the wildly popular Desert Star Hotel! Step outside to play in the desert, and at night, gaze up at the vast starry sky✨ for an unforgettable experience. ———— ⭕ National Day Special · Ningxia Zhongwei Family 5 Days 4 Nights ⭕ Limited spots: 9.30-10.4 / 10.1-10.5 ⭕ Group size: Minimum 6 people, maximum 26 people per group · 🌟 Why choose us? ✅ Designed specifically for families with children aged 4-15, offering 10+ high-quality experiences ✅ Professional photographers follow the group throughout (at least 30 photos per family) ✅ Accompanied by cultural scholars, intangible heritage inheritors, and local tour guides ✅ Stay 4 nights in premium hotels and scenic accommodations for a comfortable VIP experience ✅ Includes exquisite breakfasts, specialty farmhouse dishes, Salt Lake Tan sheep, and a Shuju dinner banquet · 🏨 Selected accommodations Star Hotel The top desert family hotel, fully booked during holidays! Located deep in the desert, you can sandboard, dig, and explore right outside your door. Rooms are spacious duplex glass suites with 360° unobstructed views. Galaxy Individual tents scattered neatly in the desert, offering high privacy. Step outside to see sunset glow and dazzling starry skies. River Shuju A cluster of guesthouses by the Yellow River with unique Northwest Moroccan-style architecture and a wild luxury vibe. Every photo looks like a movie scene! · 🌈 Multiple study and learning experiences 【Desert Stargazing】 ✔️ Special guest star-gazing instructor📖 with in-depth astronomy lessons ✔️ Use professional astronomical equipment to explore the vast starry sky🌌 【Helan Mountain Rock Paintings】 ✔️ Visit the rock painting site to learn about the earliest forms of human art ✔️ Led by a master teacher for rock painting🎨 to fully inspire artistic talent 【Explore Western Xia】 ✔️ Archaeological tour of Western Xia royal tombs with expert explanations + VIP scenic shuttle🚌 ✔️ Visit the museum, experience movable type printing, and learn about Western Xia script 【Hui Ethnic Home Visit】 ✔️ Visit Ningxia intangible cultural heritage inheritors and learn the Ma’s mouth harp ✔️ Taste tea snacks and Salt Lake Tan sheep🍗, and make special local snacks called "sazi" · 🤩 Special family activities ✔️ Sandboarding, interstellar vehicles, sheepskin rafts, desert camel bells—all included ✔️ Spring and summer farm experience: farming life, vegetable picking, and sheep milking ✔️ Parents visit international quality wineries and personally taste original grape wines ✔️ Yellow River Shuju special dinner banquet for an immersive high-end private dining experience · 🚘 Itinerary at a glance D1: Gather and check-in in Yinchuan - Opening ceremony D2: Yinchuan - Helan Mountain Rock Paintings - Western Xia Royal Tomb Museum D3: Rock painting - Hui ethnic home visit - Camel riding experience D4: Shapotou Scenic Area - Yellow River Shuju D5: Free time at Shuju - Transfer to airport
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Posted: Sep 23, 2025
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