Ningxia Parent-Child Tour | How to Play in the Desert with Kids at Zhongwei Shapotou

Children said they wanted to see the solitary smoke in the desert and the round sunset over the long river as depicted by the poet Wang Wei, so we came to Shapotou Tourist Area·Zhongwei! It was a trip well worth it, and watching the stars in the desert is so romantic!!! 【Recommended Activities】: √ Sand sliding: Adults can slide with children in their arms, super long sand sliding, fun! Bring masks and face covers for the children, mine forgot and ended up eating sand. √ Cableway, with both uphill and downhill options, if you're afraid to try sand sliding, you can also take this cableway down, which is one of the transportation methods from the sand sliding area and Wang Wei Viewing Platform to the Yellow River area below, and there is also a free ladder to ride on one side. √ Camel riding, adults can take children for a ride, enjoying the desert scenery along the way. √ Desert surfing car, quite thrilling. √ Sheepskin raft, suitable for children as well. 【Travel Tips】: √ Shapotou entrance fee: 80 yuan/person, free for children under 1.2 meters. √ In-park transportation 40 yuan/person, usually included in package tickets. √ Recommended 399 package ticket (including entrance fee), you can enjoy all the activities inside, and it's quite cost-effective. 【Accommodation Tips】: Recommended by a friend, Zhongwei Desert Longmen Inn, standard room for one night 686 (reference price), the food quality is quite good, the bathroom is very clean, good value for money, and there are desert BBQ, desert hot pot, bonfire fireworks party, ancient costume check-in, etc. in the evening, quite a good experience, recommended! 【tips】: √ Be sure to bring warm clothes, it feels very cold in the desert due to the wind, and much colder on cloudy days, personally tested that it feels much warmer when the sun comes out. √ Sunscreen masks and sunglasses are also essential for children, otherwise, they really will end up eating sand. √ Anti-sand shoe covers are sold at the entrance of the scenic area, and also at the small pavilion opposite the sand sliding area inside the park, 15 yuan a pair. √ In the evening, if the weather is good, you can see the round sunset over the long river.