[2024 Zhongwei Attraction] Travel Guide for The River (Updated Nov)
Address:
中衞市沙坡頭區常樂鎮大灣村
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
A luxury hotel hidden in the desert by the Yellow River.
A luxury hotel hidden in the desert by the Yellow River
Dale Zhiye Zhongwei
Changle Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei
Location
Located in the Yellow River Suji, a collection of top homestay brands in China, on the banks of the Yellow River. Dale Zhiye is one of them. The homestay retains the original quiet and beautiful appearance of the village and blends perfectly into the surrounding environment.
Rooms
There are 15 rooms, each with a view of the Yellow River and the orchard. The rooms are simple yet elegant. There are king rooms, standard rooms, kids rooms, Yellow River view rooms, courtyard suites, etc. You can see the sunset over the river from your bed, an amazing experience.
Restaurant
The Suji has a shared restaurant where breakfast and daily meals are served. The dishes are authentic. Whether you enjoy your meal on the rooftop terrace, in the desert, in front of a large poplar forest, or by the Yellow River, each has its own charm and flavor.
Service
As a leading brand in the homestay industry, the butler service is professional and warm.
They introduce transportation, food, and entertainment, and follow up with care throughout the process. They respond to requests in a timely manner. The bonfire, goodnight milk, and sweet soup at night add warmth to the desert journey.
Experience
Desert afternoon tea, Yellow River, climbing the Great Wall, Suji arranges nearby tours, bonfire party.
PathfindingParables
If there is a paradise on earth, it must be Huanghe Suji.
📍Located in Shapotou, the alluvial plain of the Yellow River, far away from the city.
📌Suji has now been completed, with brands including Dalu Zhiye, X坡, Xuli, Feitiaoji, Zai Nansha, Xiaowan, Yuanbai, and Jiewai Campsite. Each follows the loess design of the Yellow River region, but each has its own characteristics. It is impossible to say which is better, because each is worth staying in.
▪️Desert, smoke, Yellow River, sunset, belonging to the independent world deep in the northwest desert🌠.
Even the air in the northwest has a vast and desolate taste. Not only is it full of northwestern flavor, but it also has a "foreign style".
▪️In cooperation with local intangible cultural heritage inheritors, a Ningxia handmade blanket shop and a Xixia pottery bar have been established. The farm and ranch are named "Spring and Summer", and you can personally experience the simple life of herding sheep🐐, milking sheep🥛, and collecting bird eggs🥚.
◾️On the southeast side of Huanghe Suji, there is a short section of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, on the slope and beside the Yellow River.
▪️The night of Suji is also romantic, the sun doesn't set until 8pm, and you can drink as much as you want without getting drunk🍹. The wind blowing from the desert and the song sung by the Yellow River🎸 will never stop.
Noah Thompson2 Tranquility
The Tengger Desert has returned, suggesting a trip to Zhongwei from August to October with kids
🏜Moms planning to travel to Zhongwei, Ningxia from August to October with kids
Here are some honest tips from my trip to the Tengger Desert in Ningxia:
Kids will have a blast and won't want to leave! My child keeps asking to go back after our trip 😂, and I'm already planning another visit.
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🐼Here are some tips for taking kids to Zhongwei
⭕️August to October is a good time to travel, with stable weather and starry nights
⭕️Sisters traveling from the south to the Zhongwei desert should be aware of the dry climate and keep moisturized
⭕️The temperature difference in the desert is significant between day and night, so protect yourself from the sun during the day and wear a jacket if playing outside at night
⭕️Moms who love taking beautiful photos can experience a night at the Yellow River Lodge, which has a unique style and is very photogenic
⭕️The group provides sand-proof scarves and phone dust bags, and it's best to avoid wearing contact lenses
⭕️Parent-child entertainment activities include
✨Kids can experience sand sliding, camel riding, desert surfing, and desert motorcycling
✨Rural life experiences at the Spring and Summer Pasture in the Yellow River Lodge, where you can collect eggs and milk sheep
✨Parent-child desert exploration, wearing spacesuits for a family photo shoot
✨Desert night starry sky sharing session with a teacher explaining and learning knowledge
Thinking back to the last trip to Zhongwei, it was wonderful! It was effortless for moms and the experience was fantastic! 🎉
jacobwhisper
Is the Yellow River Suji, known as the Little Morocco of Zhongwei, worth visiting?
The Yellow River Suji used to be an ancient village, later transformed into a luxury-style homestay. The yellowish houses blend perfectly with the surrounding desert and Yellow River scenery, earning it the nickname 'Little Morocco'.
🏘️TIPS:
✅ 40 minutes drive from Zhongwei city center
✅ You can see the ruins of the Great Wall from the parking lot. From the parking lot of the Yellow River Suji, walk along the slope for ten minutes to reach the Great Wall. Leave a photo with history on the wall
✅ You can inform the security guard that you are here for a meal or afternoon tea, and they will generally let you in
✅ After parking in the parking lot, it takes about 5 minutes to walk to the Yellow River Suji
✅ The Yellow River Suji integrates homestays, cafes, and restaurants, with a unique 'Moroccan' texture
✅ Most homestays are not open for public visits to avoid disturbing guests. You can only take photos from different angles outside the streets
✅ You can visit and take photos in cafes and restaurants even if you are not dining
✅ The room rates for homestays range from 1500 to 3000 yuan. From personal experience, the accommodation value is not as good as the similarly priced Desert Star Hotel
✅ It takes about 1 hour to tour the entire Suji
🗺️Location: Dawan Village, Changle Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
🚗Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car
🕰️Opening hours: Open all day
IdaLundLOVE
Workers commuting between Shanghai and Yinchuan, here's your weekend special forces guide
Average consumption is less than 3k including flights and hotels
Traveling off-season means fewer people and more joy!
Friday
✈️17:05 Pudong T2 - 20:10 Yinchuan Hedong T3
Rent a car at the airport, very convenient for pick-up and return
Head straight to the Yellow River Suji, about 2 hours
Stay🏨 at Nan'an Homestay in Zhongwei, a small courtyard with jujube trees
Driving at night, the roads are very narrow, pay attention to safety
The housekeeper is very considerate and will wait in the parking lot in advance, taking us to the room with an electric cart
The lights are turned on in advance, very warm!
The stars in the desert at night are bright, beautiful, and worth it
Saturday
Take your time in the morning and have breakfast at Old Wang's, with pear blossoms falling
Pancakes become especially fragrant, and both wontons and pancakes are delicious
Stroll around the Yellow River Suji, see the Yellow River and the Great Wall
The desert is of course a must-visit🏜️
📍Jinsha Sea Resort
No admission fee, but the wind was blowing sand, and the resort's activities were closed, so we just played with the sand. The sand is soft and fun, and we had a full meal
📍Route 66
In this life, one must drive not only on Route 318 but also on Route 66
There are many people on the road, and the scenery is great. Be careful when taking photos
📍Huaiyuan Night Market
One of the must-visit spots, the freshly baked crispy Mongolian beef pies are really delicious
The fruits in the night market are also very sweet, and there's a dairy cow yogurt nearby that's super tasty
Grilled eggs are generally not to my taste, buy some local spicy strips and continue on the road
Stay🏨 at Helan Anmo Hotel in Yinchuan
The hotel is quite empty, maybe because it's off-season
The hotel style is great, recommended!
Sunday
📍Zhenbeibao Western Film City
🎫80r, there are costume rentals right at the entrance
Zixia Fairy costume 50r/h, including dress, hair styling, sword, and accessories
The sand and dust storms really bring back the scenes from A Chinese Odyssey
📍Xixia Museum
Didn't have time to visit the museum, but it's beautiful in the light and shadow
Backed by the continuous mountains⛰️
The cultural and creative ugly-cute strongman's cold drink is also quite tasty
📍Lanshan Park
Quite a surprise, after climbing dozens of steps, the off-season Lanshan Park is unexpectedly quiet
Few people, but the wind is so strong that it's hard to stand
✈️20:55 Yinchuan Hedong T3 - 23:55 Pudong T
RoamingRevelry
Ningxia Yinchuan and Zhongwei Guide! Understand how to play with one article
I have compiled a few candid suggestions for playing in Ningxia Zhongwei
Remember to save it first⚠️
Otherwise, I'm afraid you won't find it when you go to play during the May Day holiday!
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About sightseeing
1⃣️The temperature difference between day and night in Ningxia is significant, so be sure to bring an extra coat. The ultraviolet rays are strong, the climate is dry, so do well in sun protection and hydration
2⃣️Wearing solid-colored clothes will make for better photos～
3⃣️The attractions in Ningxia are scattered, it is recommended to go with friends, and arrange a drive with an experienced leader, which can save a lot of detours
4️⃣Highway 66 is a must-visit! It's best to go early, as there are fewer cars and people in the morning, which is especially suitable for taking great photos!
5️⃣If you want to experience the original village charm of Zhongwei, go to Beichangtan, the filming location of 'Mountain and Sea Love'.
6️⃣If you want to see the Yellow River in Zhongwei, you can go to the Ming Great Wall ruins, the hydrological station, and it is recommended to climb the steps from the entrance of Huanghe Sujiji, reaching the top takes about 10 minutes
7️⃣The Tengger Desert is really too beautiful, an endless sea of sand, riding a camel is actually more comfortable than imagined, and it's cheaper to buy a project package ticket online in advance
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About accommodation
Among all the accommodations on this trip to the Northwest, the Dayue Wild of Huanghe Sujiji was a real surprise! It almost 100% hits my aesthetic spot!
✅The exterior of the B&B retains the rough gravel texture of the Northwest, the primitive and simple straight lines of the earth walls, naturally blending into the desert with a modern design sense
✅Beneath the rough exterior is delicate softness, with pear blossoms planted in the small courtyard, the sunlight of the great Northwest passing through the leaves and eaves, leaving only a faint warmth when it falls on you
✅All guest rooms face west, where you can see the towering Ming city wall ruins, the flowing Yellow River water, and the reeds on the riverbank swaying in the wind. The interior decoration of the room continues the earthy colors, matched with the original wood style decorations, giving a simple, neat, and naturally comfortable feeling
✅With its own bookstore cafe, you can enjoy the scenery of the Northwest while having afternoon tea, and there is also a special children's playground, so sisters who bring kids can also free themselves and enjoy the rare relaxation and comfort
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About food
Ningxia cuisine is really delicious‼️Especially the lamb, which is not muttony at all! The barbecue of the great Northwest is also very fragrant, with a particularly rich aroma of fat! Sisters, if you come, be sure to remember to prepare digestive tablets
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In conclusion
Zhongwei in Ningxia is really a very small city
Many people will choose to play with Yinchuan
But in my opinion, it is totally worth slowing down and staying for two or three days
To experience the unique primitive charm and local allure of the Northwest!
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Hannah.Brooks^66
Offbeat private travel destinations for the National Day holiday / Yellow River Lodge Collection
Off-peak travel destination for the National Day holiday 📍Yellow River Lodge Collection
A collection of Moroccan-style 🇲🇦 lodges
Avoid the crowd, come here to bask in the sun☀️, daydream and drink coffee
Pick a green apple🍏, take a set of super cool style photos.
Oliver Radcliffe
It's really not abroad! A Moroccan-style guesthouse in the desert
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▫South Shore Guesthouse
▫Changle Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei, Ningxia
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🐑Location·Address
In the Shapotou Scenic Area of Zhongwei, Ningxia🍃
There is an ancient village in the northwest of Dawan Village
It is a classic work of the Yellow River Inn Collection👀
It combines resources such as the Great Wall, yellow sand, and desert
About 27km from Shapotou Airport
About 33km from Zhongwei Station
Here you can feel the original Northwest culture
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🐑Design·Design
Like the other architectural styles of the Yellow River Inn Collection
Absorbed the characteristic elements of Northwest residential buildings
Open overall courtyard layout
The earth-yellow plastered exterior walls of the building
Paired with modern aesthetic design⛰
Without going abroad, check in to the Moroccan style
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🐑Room·Room
Continuing the previous style of the Yellow River Inn Collection
Each guest room has a spacious space
The interior space is calm and warm🛋
Insist on the fusion of aesthetic space and lifestyle
The guesthouse cluster public area also provides a cultural and creative space
Swimming pool and Moroccan-style pool afternoon tea
Enjoy culture while having a good sleep
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🐑Surrounding Play·Play
▫Ming Great Wall Ruins
▫Shapotou Scenic Area
▫Riding a camel
▫Yellow River Flying Cable
▫Sand sliding
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WALLACE WOOD
At the foot of the Great Wall, you can't miss the Northwestern-style local aesthetic homestay
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▫At Xiaowan Homestay
▫Shapotou District, Zhongwei, Ningxia
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🏰Location·Address
In the Shapotou scenic area of Zhongwei, Ningxia🍃
There is a Northwestern ancient village in Xiaowan Village
A new member has been added to the Yellow River Inn on this site
Integrating the homestay into the local area
About 27km from Shapotou Airport
About 33km from Zhongwei Station
The hotel will provide pick-up✈ and drop-off services
Here you can feel the original Northwestern culture
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🏰Design·Design
Like the other architectural styles of the Yellow River Inn
Preserved the original appearance of local architecture
Combining inferior soil architecture with modern aesthetics
Loess walls, thatched roofs🛖Ancient trees in front of the courtyard
All show the aesthetics of the ancient village
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🏰Room·Room
The guest rooms are built along the hillside⛰
Even the smallest room🏡
Also has a spacious space of about 45 square meters
Every detail reveals the intention of the design
The courtyard retains the sunken seating of traditional farmhouses
Low walls🧱connect the inside and outside of the courtyard
Carrying the local memory of the Northwest
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🏰Surrounding Play·Play
▫Ming Great Wall Ruins
▫Shapotou Scenic Area
▫Camel riding
▫Yellow River Flying Cable
▫Sand sliding
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