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Sandsport in Zhongwei Guide: How to Fully Enjoy the "Desert Disneyland"!

Hey guys, when you come to Zhongwei, you must check in at the "Desert Disneyland" Shapotou! Here you can experience the desert🏜️, Yellow River🏞️, mountains⛰️, and oasis🌿 all in one place, enjoying the spectacular scenery of Northwest China at once—definitely worth the ticket price👏! 🚗 Transportation Guide: 30 minutes by taxi from the airport✈️ From the high-speed rail station🚄, you can choose: ❶ Tourist shuttle bus, 40 minutes ❷ Taxi, 35-40 minutes 🎫 Ticket Tips: Adult ticket: 80 RMB Early bird ticket only 59 RMB (grab it fast!) 📸 Recommended Play Route: Ride a camel🐫 → Desert dune buggy🚙 → Shuttle bus → Viewing platform → Flying Horse Roller Coaster🎢 → Sand sliding🛷 → Cable car → Sheepskin raft🛶 → Glass bridge🌉 → Speedboat🚤 🌟 Must-try Activities: ✅ Camel riding: 10-minute desert tour with soothing bell sounds🎵 ✅ Desert dune buggy: super thrilling weightless feeling, a must-repeat! ✅ Sand sliding: steep but controllable speed, even those afraid of heights can enjoy ✅ Flying Horse Roller Coaster: 820-meter Yellow River cable car, amazing views! 💡 Helpful Tips: ❶ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!🧴 ❷ Book hotels in advance during peak season🏨 Which activity do you most want to try? Let me know in the comments~😉
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