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Top-tier Stay in Tengger Desert: A Stargazing Hotel for Epic Milky Way Views

Hidden deep in the heart of Tengger Desert lies a gem of a hotel that brings the starry sky into your room – the Shaliwa Desert Stargazing Hotel! Not just a desert playground for families, but also the ultimate romantic stargazing destination for couples. With smart home systems and wild luxury desert experiences, you'll never want to leave once you arrive. 🏨【Address】: Building 50-107, Yellow River Garden West District, Supo Road, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City Nestled in the heart of Tengger Desert, just 12.6 km from Zhongnan Shapotou Airport and 5.8 km from Zhongwei Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Zhongwei Desert Starry Night Camp (420m) and Tengger Desert Team Stargazing Camp (940m), with desert adventures just a 10-minute taxi ride away. 🌆【Interior Design】: The hotel perfectly blends modern smart technology with desert aesthetics. The Instagrammable Moroccan tent area exudes exotic charm, while the premium lakeside sand-view rooms offer 180°/270° floor-to-ceiling windows framing breathtaking desert and lake views. At night, the illuminated property transforms into a fairytale desert castle. 🌆【Soundproofing/Hygiene】: Excellent sound insulation ensures undisturbed sleep despite desert winds. Impeccable cleanliness features smart toilets, 24-hour hot water, and premium toiletries – even germaphobes can relax here. 🛏【Room Types/Layout】: - 180° Lakeside Twin Room: 30㎡ with balcony and lake views, ideal for friends/families. Fully equipped with smart devices for enjoying desert sunsets from bed. - 270° Stargazing Smart King Room: 32㎡ with giant projector + mini fridge. Balcony stargazing equipment lets you admire the Milky Way from bed – pure romance. - Lakeside Family Room: 25㎡ with two double beds, designed for families. Children's toys and thoughtful details make traveling with kids effortless. 🏨【Personal Review】: Welcomed with hot milk tea upon arrival. The smart room system was incredibly convenient, with powerful AC neutralizing desert heat. The guided stargazing activity revealed crystal-clear Milky Way views. Both kids and adults loved the bonfire party and sandboarding. Though breakfast was set-menu style, portions were generous and delicious – can't wait to bring my parents next time! 🏬【Nearby Attractions】: - Zhongwei Desert Starry Night Camp (420m): Desert camping and bonfire parties. - Shapotou Scenic Area (~10km): Sandboarding, Yellow River ziplining, and camel rides. - Tengger Desert Hiking Trails: Guided routes to explore desert secrets near the hotel. 🍽️【Food Recommendations】: - Hand-torn Lamb: Nearby Sulai Special Beef Bone (420m) and Ethnic Hand-torn Lamb Restaurant (1.4km) serve tender meat with delicious dips. - Desert Onion Omelette: Local specialty pairing fragrant desert onions with fluffy eggs – perfect with rice. - Ice-boiled Lamb: Bei Song Ice-boiled Lamb (1.3km) offers uniquely prepared tender mutton and rich broth – incredibly satisfying after desert activities. 💴【Average Cost】: 180° Lakeside Twin Room with breakfast from ¥1966 (~¥983/person); 270° Stargazing King Room from ¥2317 (~¥1159/person). 🧡【Tips】: - Small pets allowed (≤10kg, ≤40cm tall) with prior approval. - Pack layers for drastic desert temperature swings – light jackets for summer, down jackets for winter. Sunscreen and anti-sand gear essential. - Best stargazing on clear nights – consult hotel guides for conditions. - Desert activity packages available – book in advance for better deals. #DesertHotelRecommendation #TenggerDesert #ZhongweiTravel #StargazingParadise
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