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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2011

Xiangshawan (Singing Sand Bay)

鄂尔多斯市响沙湾旅游景区

Inner Mongolia, OrdosDesignated 2011·40.5905°N, 111.5888°E

Ticket Price

admission + cable car CNY 80 (entertainment extra, package CNY 300 from)

Duration

3 to 6 hours

Designated

2011

About Xiangshawan (Singing Sand Bay)

A vast dune field in the Ordos desert where shifting sand produces a singing hum, hence its name. Beyond the natural dunes, the resort adds camel rides, sand sliding and desert-theme entertainment.

Highlights

A desert resort on the Ordos dunes where sand 'sings'; highlights include camel rides, the desert theme park (Yuesha Island), sand sliding, and futuristic resort pods.

Suggested Route

Enter the desert area, ride camels, try sand sliding and the cable car, enjoy performances; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Inner Mongolia lamb and milk tea at the resort; stay in the desert resort hotels or Ordos.

Facilities

Cable cars, restrooms, restaurants, and resort shuttles; sandy terrain, limited wheelchair access. Signage Chinese/English (unverified).

Travel Tips

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

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮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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Opening Hours

Peak season (May-Oct): 8:00-18:00; Off-season: 9:00-17:00.

Getting There

Located in Dalate Banner, ~40 km south of Baotou (nearest city), ~50 km north of Ordos (Dongsheng). Nearest airport: Baotou (~50 km) or Ordos (~100 km). Nearest HSR: Baotou Station (~50 km).

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official WeChat / website xiangsw.com recommended; on-site tickets available.

Ticket Price

admission + cable car CNY 80 (≈ $11) (entertainment extra, package CNY 300 (≈ $42) from)

Address

Neimenggu Autonomous Region Eerduosi City Dalateqizhandanzhaosumu

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

鄂尔多斯市响沙湾旅游景区

内蒙古自治区鄂尔多斯市达拉特旗展旦召苏木

Neimenggu Autonomous Region Eerduosi City Dalateqizhandanzhaosumu

40.5905, 111.5888

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