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The Most Beautiful Desert Scenery in Zhongwei

🏜️ Desert camel stroll! Get the same Moroccan-style epic shots at Zhongwei Shapotou! 🌵 Recommended reasons: A Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall! A magical landscape with half Yellow River and half desert! Double the fun with camel riding + sand sliding! 📍 Address: Yingshuiqiao Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia (south side of Baolan Railway) ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 🚩 Activity routes: 1️⃣ Yellow River rafting Sit on a sheepskin raft and experience the "Number One Rafting on the Yellow River." The veteran guides sing Northwest folk songs that are super moving! 📸 Tips: The rafting endpoint is the popular check-in spot "Yellow River Glass Walkway." 2️⃣ Desert camel riding Hear the camel bells crossing Tengger Desert! Sunset time is recommended for stunning light and shadow effects. 🐫 Tip: Remember to choose a legitimate camel team; a 20-minute experience costs about 80 yuan. 3️⃣ Sand sliding & dune buggy Rush down from hundred-meter sand dunes! The scenic area offers rental of sand-proof shoe covers. 🚜 Off-road dune buggies are super thrilling! Just hold on tight throughout the ride. 🍲 Food recommendations: • Yellow River carp: Wild fish stewed with desert onions, incredibly fresh and delicious. • Artemisia noodles: Intangible cultural heritage food! Handmade noodles served with minced lamb sauce. • Selenium-rich melon: A desert specialty, sweeter than honey watermelon. 📸 Must-shoot spots: 1. Camel team silhouette (recommended to use telephoto zoom) 2. Wang Wei Viewing Platform (the origin of the poem line "The desert’s lone smoke rises straight") ❗️ Notes: • Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + headscarf + arm sleeves are all indispensable. • Bring a phone sand-proof bag! Fine sand gets everywhere. • Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a windproof jacket.
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Posted: Oct 24, 2025
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