Ningxia Shapotou | Ride a Camel in the Desert

Shapotou is a natural wonder. The golden sand dunes in the desert are like waves, and the fine sand glistens in the sunlight. Ride a camel and enjoy the endless desert while listening to the camel bells. Ride an off-road vehicle and feel the thrill of surfing on the sand dunes. The Yellow River flows through the desert, and the muddy water is powerful. The sheepskin raft floats on the river, and the river sparkles in the sunset. The mountains in the distance are majestic and lush, intertwined with the desert and the Yellow River. The oasis is like a pearl, with lush flowers and plants, adding vitality to the desert and the river. 🧳Preparation: - Clothes: In summer, prepare light, breathable, and sun-proof clothes, such as sun protection clothing, short sleeves, and shorts. Bring a jacket to keep warm in the morning and evening. In winter, bring warm clothes such as down jackets and thick sweaters. - Sunscreen: Shapotou has strong ultraviolet rays, so bring high SPF sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and sun umbrellas. - Other items: Prepare comfortable sneakers or desert boots for walking in the desert. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. You can also prepare some common medicines, such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, and motion sickness medicine. 🗓Itinerary: - Yellow River Area: Enter from the east gate and visit the Wang Wei Viewing Platform to enjoy the magnificent scenery of "the desert is straight, and the long river sets the sun." Then, experience the sand skiing project and feel the thrill of sliding down the 100-meter sand slope. You can also take a sheepskin raft or speedboat to visit the Yellow River, or challenge the Yellow River zipline and overlook the Yellow River from the air. - Desert Area: Enter from the Gate of Time and Space, ride a camel, and experience the desert journey with camel bells. Then, take a desert surfing car and sprint on the sand dunes. You can also participate in desert motorcycles, self-driving off-road vehicles, and other projects to explore the desert. 🍽Food Recommendations: - Zhongwei Artemisia Noodles: Traditional specialty food, with chewy noodles and delicious soup. - Zhongwei Fried Noodles: Chewy noodles with rich side dishes, spicy and delicious. - Hand-grabbed Lamb: Fresh and tender meat, fat but not greasy, with the original flavor of lamb. - Zhongwei Braised Tofu: Tender and smooth tofu with rich braised sauce.