Xiangshawan Desert Ordos Inner Mongolia One-Day Tour: Adventure Island, Culture Island & Magical Sunset
- Duration: 1 Days (approx.)
- Location: Ordos, Inner Mongolia
- Product code: PU2MJQ
Xiangshawan, the "Desert Disneyland," offers it all: adrenaline on Fairy Island, culture on Joy Island, and a golden sunset that heals the soul. One day, two worlds, endless magic.
1. Tour Highlights:
- Xiangshawan is a "Disneyland in the desert." Xiansha Island is an amusement park for unleashing passion, Yuesha Island is a leisure destination for savoring culture, and the desert sunset is a healing moment that connects the soul with nature. Within a single day, you can experience a transformation from screaming excitement to tranquility, from sweltering heat to refreshing coolness—this is precisely the unique charm of Xiangshawan.
2. Itinerary Overview:
Xiangshawan Scenic Area
Xiangshawan is a AAAAA-level tourist attraction in China, located at the eastern end of the Kubuqi Desert in Dalad Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia. Its name originates from a magical natural phenomenon—"the sand sings."
When the sun is shining and the sand is dry, climbing up a sand dune and sliding down will produce a breathtaking, ethereal sound that grows louder as it approaches. Why does the sand make a sound? This remains a mystery. Scholars have proposed various explanations, including the "geographical environment theory," the "resonance box principle," and the "air vibration theory." It is this mystery that gives Xiangshawan its unique and magical charm.
Xiangshawan consists of several functional islands, including a comprehensive service area, Xiangshawan Port, Xiansha Island, Yuesha Island, Liansha Island, and Fusha Island. The scenic area boasts the world's first desert cableway, China's largest camel herd (over 500 camels), and a top-tier Mongolian ethnic art troupe.
Xiansha Island is the dynamic entertainment center of Xiangshawan, specializing in various thrilling desert amusement projects, and is known as "Disneyland in the Desert."
Desert Motorcycles/All-Terrain Vehicles: Speed across the undulating sand dunes, experience the weightlessness of a vertical plunge, with the roar of engines and the sound of the wind intertwined – perfect for thrill-seeking young people.
Camel Riding: China's largest camel caravan, with approximately 500 camels. Wandering through the desert, the melodious sound of camel bells transports you back to the ancient Silk Road of China.
High-altitude zipline: Soar over sand valleys, overlooking golden waves of sand below, experiencing the freedom of flight.
Rail bike: Ride on elevated tracks, enjoying unique perspectives of the desert landscape.
Sandboard/desert dune buggy: Drift and glide between dunes like a roller coaster, with unique models like "Bigfoot".
Sandboarding: Slide down from the top of a dune, experiencing the thrill of a "whoosh" as you plunge, while listening to the rustling of the sand.
Yue Sha Island is the cultural and leisure center of Xiangshawan, harmoniously blending desert culture and Mongolian customs.
"Ordos Wedding" Live Performance: A Mongolian intangible cultural heritage performance held at the Desert Art Palace. Featuring the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), throat singing, and a real horse team, the entire audience rises to their feet in applause when the bride lifts her veil.
Desert Water World: Covering over 20,000 square meters, it boasts four swimming pools of different sizes and a children's water play area. Play on the water trampolines and slides, experiencing the coolness of the desert.
Sand Sculpture Park: Wander through the park, feeling the artistic charm of sand and admiring exquisite sand sculptures.
The desert sunset is the most moving moment of your trip to Xiangshawan, described by countless tourists as “beauty beyond words.”
As the sun sets, the sky is dyed a gradient of orange and rose gold, the rolling sand dunes are bathed in warm light, and their golden outlines are exceptionally soft under the sunset.
Sit on a sand dune, watching the sun slowly sink below the horizon, and the whole world quiets down. At this moment, all fatigue is healed, leaving only a resonance between the heart and nature.
Sunset is also the golden hour for photography, with soft light and rich colors.
3. Pricing & Practical Information：
3.1. The Fee Includes
- Attraction entrance fees:[Xiangshawan Scenic Area entrance ticket + round-trip cable car ticket (No. 1/2)]
- English-speaking tour guide (1 day).
- Local transportation (based on the number of participants, with one seat per person guaranteed).
- Car expenses during the tour, including a local driver (1 day).
3.2. The Fee Does Not Include
Additional expenses due to force majeure such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft or equipment failure, flight cancellations or rescheduling;
All personal expenses and any other expenses not mentioned in the fee inclusions;
International airfare is not included;
Visas on arrival are not included;
Meals, alcoholic beverages, and other personal expenses are not included;
Expenses incurred by the traveler;
3.3. Child Policy
Please contact customer service if you are traveling with children.
3.4. Tips: Before You Go - Essentials
Visa: Make sure your passport and Chinese visa are valid.
Cash & Payments: While mobile payments are popular, please bring some cash (RMB). We strongly recommend setting up Alipay and linking your international credit card; this will solve 95% of payment issues.
Internet: Purchase a Chinese data SIM card or activate international roaming in advance. Download a VPN (such as Astrill or ExpressVPN) if you need to use Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.
Translation App: Download Google Translate or Microsoft Translate. Their "Live Chat" and "Camera Translation" features are lifesavers.
Maps APP.