I only found out after taking my child to Zhongwei! The prices are really great in winter.

New Year's Eve, winter break, Spring Festival – go play! Breakfast, dinner, family activities, and Shapotou entrance ticket are all included in the price. Enjoy camel riding, sunset watching, and stargazing… perfect for a family trip with kids! 🏨 ✅Located within the Shapotou Scenic Area in Zhongwei, surrounded by sand dunes and far from light pollution, it's an excellent spot for stargazing. Rooms are located in independent cabins 🛖, equipped with air conditioning, a fresh air system, a small refrigerator, a coffee machine ☕️, etc., offering exceptional comfort and convenience. The hotel boasts a variety of entertainment options, including desert yoga 🧘‍♀️, woodblock printing, and a spa. Evening stargazing activities are also available. ✅Features include a heart-shaped lake in the sand dunes, a panoramic restaurant, a stargazing restaurant, a stargazing theater, and an open-air bar – you could easily spend a whole day taking photos! The scenic area also offers sand surfing, desert camel riding, and sheepskin rafting – endless fun! 🎁Two nights in a row Package Deals 🈶 Three-day, two-night stay in a sand-view room 🈶 Two buffet-style Chinese and Western breakfasts per day 🈶 Two buffet-style hot pots per day 🈶 Two buffet-style lunches and dinners per day 🈶 Two tickets to Shapotou Scenic Area 🈶 One minibar 🈶 One soft drink from the refrigerator 🈶 Full-day hotel activities such as outdoor stargazing lectures 🈶 Round-trip shuttle service between the hotel and the scenic area (including the Time Gate) ~ 🔶 Recommended 5-day, 4-activity itinerary: DAY 1 Nationwide Arrival -- Airport Pickup -- Check-in at Yinchuan Hotel DAY 2 Yinchuan -- Customized Guided Tour of Ningxia Museum -- Icebreaker Cruise and Specialty Hot Pot at Shahu Lake -- Helan Mountain Rock Paintings and Icefall Spectacle -- Huaiyuan Night Market DAY 3 Yinchuan -- Customized Guided Tour of Western Xia Mausoleums, Experience Movable Type Printing -- Wuzhong Morning Tea -- Xingxing Hotel -- Stargazing Sharing Session DAY 4 Desert Sunrise -- Desert Expedition -- Camel Riding, Sandboarding, and Dune Cruises at Shapotou -- Xingxing Hotel DAY 5 Xingxing Hotel -- Airport Transfer ⭕ Unique Winter Experiences ✅ Shapotou Stargazing Ice and Snow Park: A 6400-square-meter indoor ice and snow world with ski slopes, ice skating areas, planet-shaped snow sculptures, and penguin observation areas. ✅ Helan Mountain Rock Paintings and Icefall Spectacle: Experience the Helan Mountain Rock Paintings Ice Festival and visit Ningxia's version of Iceland. ✅ Desert Stargazing Class: Learn about constellations and astrophotography under the guidance of professional instructors. ✅ Shahu Sightseeing Icebreaker Cruise: Cruise across the silvery frozen lake and experience the winter scenery of northern China. ✅ Western Xia Mausoleums: Discover the secrets of the dynasty and experience movable type printing. ✅ Huaiyuan Night Market: Enjoy Ningxia cuisine and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Yinchuan. 🌈 Winter Travel Tips 🔸 Clothing Guide: Average winter temperatures range from -7°C to -4.3°C, with significant temperature differences between day and night. Prepare heavy, warm clothing, down jackets, hats, scarves, and gloves. 🔸 Ice and Snow Activities: Winter activities such as the Shapotou Starry Sky Ice and Snow Park and the Helan Mountain Rock Painting Ice Festival generally run from December to February of the following year. 🔸 Transportation: Private small group tours are recommended. Desert trekking requires a professional guide, and special attention should be paid to road conditions in winter. 🔸 Sun Protection and Cold Protection: Ultraviolet radiation is strong in desert areas, and the snow reflects even more intensely. Be sure to take precautions against sunburn and keep your skin moisturized.