The Shapotou in Wang Wei's poetry, breathtakingly beautiful with desert sunsets + sheepskin raft full guide

“The solitary smoke in the vast desert rises straight, the long river sets the sun round” comes to life✨ Encounter the poetic scene from Wang Wei’s poem in Shapotou, Ningxia🌅 Watch the Yellow River entwine with the desert, ride the ancient sheepskin raft Keep this super detailed guide handy～ 📍Address: Southeast edge of Tengger Desert, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia 🎫Ticket: 80 RMB/person (includes some activities) ⏰Opening hours: 8:00-18:30 (may vary by season) 【5 Must-Do Experiences】 🛶TOP1 Sheepskin Raft Drift Ancient method sheepskin raft! Super impressive! Price: 60 RMB/person ⏰30 minutes Tip: Recommend bringing waterproof shoe covers! 🌅TOP2 Sunset Viewing Platform Perfect spot for sunset photos📸 The sunset dyes the entire desert and Yellow River red Best to arrive around 17:30～ 🏜️TOP3 Sand Dune Sliding Area Thrilling desert slide! Scream your way down the dunes for stress relief😆 🚡TOP4 Yellow River Cableway Spectacular aerial view of the Yellow River’s nine bends Round trip ticket 75 RMB, one way 45 RMB 🌉TOP5 Shapotou Grand Bridge A huge bridge spanning the Yellow River The view from the bridge is absolutely stunning! 【Detailed Itinerary Guide】 ☀️DAY1 8:00 Arrive at the East Gate of the scenic area 8:10 🚶Walk 10 minutes to the Yellow River dock 8:30 🛶Sheepskin raft drift for 30 minutes 9:00 📸Photo session at the sand dunes 10:00 🏜️Try sand sliding or camel riding 12:00 Lunch inside the scenic area 14:00 🌁Visit Shapotou Grand Bridge 17:00 🌅Wait for the sunset glow at the viewing platform 19:00 🚗Return to Zhongwei city center 20:00 🍢Stroll Zhongwei night market and enjoy barbecue 【Practical Tips】 ✓Be sure to bring a sun hat + sunscreen! ✓Recommend wearing bright red/yellow clothes for photos ✓October is the best time to visit (pleasant temperature) ✓Sheepskin raft can get you wet, waterproof shoes are a must ✓Bring a windbreaker if it’s windy Standing on the golden dunes overlooking the Yellow River🎵 Watching the sunset glow slowly dye the entire desert red That moment truly healed me to tears🥺 Which places from Wang Wei’s poems have you all visited?