Ningxia

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Zhongwei in Ningxia is a miraculous land where desert embraces the Yellow River. Golden sands meet rushing waters at Shapotou, the starry sky camps of the Tengger Desert offer celestial nights, and rafting adventures along the Yellow River through the desert create one of China's most unique and off-the-beaten-path travel experiences.

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Destination Highlights

• Shapotou — Where golden desert sands meet the Yellow River, a desert theme park experience
• Tengger Desert Starry Sky Camp — China's most stunning desert stargazing destination
• Route 66 — The Northwest's most scenic driving road, cinematic wilderness vistas
• Yellow River Rafting — Ride sheepskin rafts, an ancient method of crossing the river
• Western Xia Tombs — The "Oriental Pyramids," ruins of a mysterious dynasty
• Sand Lake — Where desert and lake coexist, a haven for migratory birds