Shapotou Guide

Shapotou is a famous travel site. It situated in Zhongwei County, lies on the north bank of the Yellow River where it crosses the southeastern border of the Tengger Desert. Administratively it falls under Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region-some 150 km (93 miles) south of Yinchuan City. Shapotou Tourism Area is regarded as one of the five most beautiful deserts in China, and is widely recognized as the Capital of Sand. Standing on the sand hill, one can see the desert extending to the north, and

to the south, a boundless oasis. Both the grandeur of the north of China and the elegance of the south come together in this lovely place. Shapotou International Sand Slide Center is the biggest natural sand slide field in China. It is also one of China's Four Sounding Sand Fields. It has a length of about 1000 meters (about 1094 yards), a height of over 100 meters (about 109 yards) and a slope of 60 degrees. The cableway slide across the Yellow River at Shapotou has won fame as the First Yellow River Cableway Slide. The Yellow River Drift is another fun you can experience here. Experienced boatmen will make sure that you cannot only sense

the excitement but also enjoy the fascinating scenery along the way. Besides, tourists can enjoy the beauty and mystery of the desert from the vantage point of a camel's back. Sunset on the Yellow River and sunrise in the desert are particularly memorable. One can spend an evening in a Mongolian camp or sit by a bonfire enjoying an ethnic-style performance or even take part in a dance. Here's some guide information in your travel of Museum of Shapotou : Address: Zhongwei County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Province. Contact number: 0086-0955-7689333    Admission Fee:CNY65 (from Apr 1 to Nov 30)  CNY50 (from Dec1 to March 31)  Opening Hours: 08:00-21:00

• Gao Temple
• Nanguan Mosque
• China West Film Studio
• Shapotou
• Tengger Desert
• Sand Lake
• The Yellow River
• 108 Buddhist Pagodas
• Western Xia Tombs
• Western Xia Museum
• Cliff carvings Helan Mountain