Location: Zhongwei
Best Time: May-October
Activities:
· Yellow River ropeway & rafting
· Zhongwei 66 Highway
· Camel trekking
Sandboarding in Shapotou
Shapotou Desert is located in the southeast margin of Tengger Desert. Compared to other deserts, you could enjoy not only the desert scenery but also the magnificent landscape of the Yellow River.
You could experience flying across the Yellow River by the ropeway, savor sheepskin rafting (the oldest ferry method) on the Yellow River, drive along the Zhongwei 66 Highway, try dune bashing, sand sledding, camel trekking, and enjoy the sunset over the desert and Yellow River at dusk.
Stay overnight in the Desert Star Hotel to stargaze and enjoy a spa or choose Suji Yellow River — Moroccan style resort for a leisurely holiday.
Desert Star Hotel
Itinerary Tips:
Unlike Tengger Desert, Shapotou offers a well-developed tourism experience, with activities ideal for families and vacations. recommend spending 2-3 days in Zhongwei:
· Day 1: Zhongwei arrival
· Day 2: One-day fun in Shapotou Desert
· Day 3: Zhongwei Departure
You could check out the 3-Day Zhongwei Desert Tour with Winery Experience for more itinerary details.
If you are interested in Tengger Desert and Shapotou are close to each other. You could explore both of them with one day in Tengger Desert to visit the five lakes and the other day to explore Shapotou.
