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Shapotou Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007

Shapotou Tourism Area

中卫市沙坡头旅游景区

Ningxia, Zhongwei5.0Designated 2007·38.6116°N, 106.1922°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 80/Off-peak CNY 50
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
5.0 / 5.0
Designated
2007

About Shapotou Tourism Area

On the southern edge of the Tengger Desert, Shapotou is where great sand dunes meet the Yellow River in Ningxia. Visitors can glide down the dunes, ride camels across the desert, and cross the river on a glass-bottomed bridge, all amid pioneering desert-control projects that stabilize the drifting sands.

Highlights

Where the Yellow River meets the Tengger Desert; desert adventures (camel, sand surfing, river-crossing zip line), sheepskin rafting and a desert star hotel.

Suggested Route

Tour the desert area (camel and sandboarding), then cross to the Yellow River side for sheepskin raft and zip line; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Zhongwei lamb and Ningxia wine; stay at desert camps or Zhongwei city.

Facilities

Shuttle
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

In Shapotou District, Zhongwei; ~20 km from Zhongwei city; HSR to Zhongwei South Station then shuttle; nearest airport Zhongwei Xiangshan (~15 km).

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official platform in peak season; real-name entry.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)/Off-peak CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)

Address

Ningxiazhongwei City Shapotou District Yingshui Bridge Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
中卫市沙坡头旅游景区

宁夏中卫市沙坡头区迎水桥镇

Ningxiazhongwei City Shapotou District Yingshui Bridge Town

38.6116, 106.1922

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