Zhongwei Desert Adventure - A Must-Visit at Tengger Desert Longmen Inn!

Crossing the rolling sand dunes, when that ancient frontier-style inn complex appeared on the golden horizon, I felt like stepping into the martial arts world of "New Dragon Gate Inn"—this is the Tengger Desert Longmen Inn, a desert utopia created in Zhongwei, Ningxia. 🌟 Sleeping in Desert Poetry: A Duet of Starry Skies and Sand Seas Slumber under the Milky Way: Lying by the floor-to-ceiling window of the desert-view room, the dome above was a cascade of stars. I remember that night after the rain stopped—at 2 AM, when I lifted the tent flap, the entire Milky Way was scattered like crushed diamonds across the ink-blue sky. A quick snap with a Huawei phone turned into a starry masterpiece! No wonder someone exclaimed, "I've never seen so many stars in my life." Chasing a Desert Sunrise: Waking at dawn to soft light, I climbed barefoot up the dunes to watch the fiery sun leap from the edge of the sand sea. The butler had already prepared hot tea. Sitting on a "flying carpet" cushion, with golden sand beneath my feet, the vastness of "lonely smoke rising in the desert, the long river meeting the setting sun" unfolded before my eyes. Adrenaline Rush Moments: Plunge down 70° sand slopes on a sandboard, drift through dunes in a kart, or experience the weightless thrill of a "desert rollercoaster" on a sand-surfing vehicle... Red curtains fluttered over the dunes, switching the wild energy to a lazy "desert afternoon tea." Bonfire Nights on the Frontier: As the sunset painted the dunes red, the aroma of roasted lamb mixed with the crackling of the bonfire. Dressed in free ancient costumes provided by the inn, we danced around the fire, set off fireworks, and under the haunting melodies of Mongolian long songs, transformed into martial arts heroes in an instant. 🏜️ Staying in "Breathing Rooms": A Detail Lover’s Dream Rooms are built with eco-friendly materials, offering choices like Moroccan-style tents, stargazing cabins, or Jin Yong martial arts-themed suites. My lakeside stargazing cabin was just 10㎡, but with an electric blanket to ward off the night chill, opening the door revealed the azure Fairy Lake—a desert oasis where children crouched by the shore feeding fish, their laughter rippling across the water. Tip: The tent area has shared bathrooms, but they’re spotless! 🚗 Nearby Itinerary: Three Days to Explore Zhongwei’s Hidden Gems Day 1: Desert Rhapsody Longmen Inn → Camel ride → Sand surfing → Stargazing bonfire Day 2: Yellow River Cultural Tour Zipline across the Yellow River at Shapotou → Drift on a sheepskin raft → Snap Western-style photos on Route 66 (sunglasses + low-angle shots on curves = ultra-cool!) → Sip "highway coffee" at Yellow River Homestay while watching the sunset Day 3: Time-Travel Journey Dress as Zixia Fairy at Zhenbeibao Film Studio → Decipher prehistoric codes in Helan Mountain rock art → End with spicy hulahuo at Huaiyuan Night Market 💡 Must-Know Tips Before You Go Transport: A 40-minute taxi ride from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (20.4km), or 30km from Zhongwei Station. The inn offers free shuttle service from the parking lot through the desert. Gear: SPF50+ sunscreen! Windproof scarves, high-top sand-proof shoes (kids’ sand toys are free to borrow). Booking Hack: Summer rooms sell out fast! Search "Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn" on Trip.com to secure a Moroccan lakeside tent or stargazing cabin in advance. Students can mention "graduation" for a discount. At departure, the butler handed me a small vial of Tengger sand. "This is your secret door to the desert." Now it sits on my desk, and every time I shake it, I hear camel bells, crackling bonfires, and gasps under the stars—Zhongwei’s sand has planted a martial arts world in my heart.