4 Days Ningxia Exploration to Sand Lake, Western Xia Mausoleum and Yellow River Grand Canyon

Welcome to Ningxia! Today your flight will touch down in Yinchuan, upon arrival, we will meet you at the airport with a welcome board, and then you will be transfered to the hotel. Your guide will assist you with hotel check in. The rest of the day is for you to relax, and if  you are interested in exploring the surrounding areas, please feel free to ask tour guide.

After breakfast, we will spend about 3 hours to Sand Lake, known as the "Pearl on the Barrier", which is one of the first 5A level scenic spots in China and one of the 35 ace scenic spots in China. Here we can take a boat traveling around the lake. Reed scattering on the lake and rare birds flying high in the sky, it’s really an enjoyment to be here.

Then, we will immerse ourselves in China Film Studio for about 3 hours where Director Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige have filmed famous films such as "Red Sorghum" and "Journey to the West". Come here and experience being a movie star! Additionally, dozens of extinct and folk Intangible cultural heritage, such as weaving, cockfighting, monkey playing and mouse training, can be viewed here for free. 

Being a movie star may be a little tired, let’s go to Huaiyuan Night Market to taste local delicious food and relax. This market is the earliest and most influential internet celebrity night market in Yinchuan. Even CCTV-2 once recommended people to walk here to try traditional and unique Ningxia cuisine. 

Must-try food: Palace crispy beef patty, Huaiyuan Yipin Spicy Strips, Zhang Tiemen Roasted Eggs, Milk mash, Plum sweet potato, Stewed Sheep Feet...

After enjoying your breakfast, we will drive about 1 hour to explore the mysterious Western Xia Mausoleum National archaeological park for 2 hours. It is one of the largest and most complete imperial tombs in China. Here you can ride a battery car to the Western Xia Museum to know more history. And you can watch 3D film of Western Xia Love if you’d love to.

Then, continue our trip to admire Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon. You can travel around by cruise ships. Here also sits a group of 108 towers arranged in an orderly and highly regular manner. It is a Buddhist memorial building. Buddhism summarizes the troubles in life into 108 types. In order to eliminate troubles, it is stipulated to have 108 beads, recite the Buddha 108 times, ring the morning bell 108 times, and build 108 towers, meaning to eliminate troubles.

Afterwards, drive about 2 hours to Zhongwei for overnight stay.

Today we will have fun in Shapotou! It is located at the junction of Tengger Desert and the Yellow River. The second season of live show "Where is Dad?" was recorded here, making it famous throughout China. This place combines the vast desert, the turbulent Yellow River, towering mountains, and lush oases, showcasing the beautiful scenery of the Northern Kingdom.

Before the scorching sun coming, we will ride camels, surfing in the desert or other exciting desert activities in the morning. Under the sunlight, every grain of sand seemed to be coated with a layer of gold, looking magnificent, both beautiful and mysterious. But we can’t stay here for too long for your safety’s sake.

Our Ningxia trip will end here, say goodbye to Ningxia. We will transfer you to the Airport to catch your flight back to your sweet home. Wish you have a pleasant journey home! 

Reminder: please book the flight after 18:00.