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Yinchuan Tengger Desert & Route 66 Small Group 2-Day Tour

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Conditional cancellation
100% refund available 3 days before the start of the trip., 80% refund available 2 to 1 day before the start of the trip., No refunds or changes are allowed on the day the itinerary begins.
Depart from Yinchuan
Duration: 2 days
Guide language
Chinese
Hotel pick-up
Small group (2-8)

Itinerary

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Day 1 (2 days)

Pick-up08:00

Bus3 hr(s)

1

Western Xia Tombs, Sanguankou Ming Great Wall (Pass by)
2

Alxa Hero Meeting Sculpture Square

30 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

3

Tengger Desert

30 min(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included

4

Swan Lake Scenic Area

20 min(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included

5

Wulan Lake

40 min(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included

6

Camel Lake

20 min(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included

7

Guitar Lake

30 min(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included

8

Dream Desert Highway Sign

20 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Bus2 hr(s)

Dinner • Barbecue & Chinese

Zhongwei Moxige Camp Barbecue: Adults included, children included

1 hr(s)

9

Tengger Desert Camp

2 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Hotel

Moxige Desert Camp or Shahai Camel Bell Hotel or Starry Sky Camp or similar

Day 2
10

Desert Sunrise (Self-viewing)

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Breakfast • Chinese

Zhongwei Moxi Ge Camp: Adults included, children not included

20 min(s)

11

Shapotou Tourist Area

3 hr(s) • Self-guided • Tickets included

12

Route 66

30 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Bus2 hr(s) 30 min(s)

To drop-off points19:00 - 20:00

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Know before you go

What's included

  • Driver: Chinese
  • Transport: Bus
  • Meals: Dinner, Breakfast
  • Admission: Alxa Hero Meeting Sculpture Square, Tengger Desert, Swan Lake Scenic Area, Wulan Lake, Camel Lake, Guitar Lake, Dream Desert Highway Sign, Tengger Desert Camp, Desert Sunrise (Self-viewing), Shapotou Tourist Area, Route 66
  • Accommodation: 1-night accommodation at Tengger Desert, Moxige Desert Homestay Campsite, Sand Sea Camel Bell Hotel, Starry Sky Campsite or equivalent hotel
  • In-park vehicle usage: Includes the cost of an off-road vehicle for traversing the Five Lakes, 4 people per vehicle.
  • Complimentary (adults only): Ulan Lake aerial video (shared by 2-3 vehicles, not private), desert essentials kit, recreational activities, fireworks display, etc. No refunds for unused items.
  • Single room supplement (if a single room supplement is incurred, please pay it yourself): Adults and children are the same price; single occupancy must pay a single room supplement. For triple occupancy, it is recommended to prepay the single room supplement. If there is no single room supplement, a triple room, extra bed will be arranged if possible, but the success rate is not 100%. If no triple room, extra bed is available, it will be a twin standard room.
  • Scenic Area Transport: Small transportation within the scenic area
  • Others: Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure reasons such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft mechanical failure, flight cancellation or schedule change; personal consumption within the hotel such as laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, beverages, tobacco and alcohol; local optional activities and other items not included in the above "cost includes".

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • 100% refund available 3 days before the start of the trip.
  • 80% refund available 2 to 1 day before the start of the trip.
  • No refunds or changes are allowed on the day the itinerary begins.

How to use

Redemption information

  • Ulan Lake Aerial Photography: Ulan Lake is photographed uniformly, shared by 2-3 vehicles, not privately exclusive. In adverse weather conditions such as strong winds or rain, shooting is not possible, and no refunds will be given; please understand. Please do not compare us with professional travel photographers; our photographer's ability is limited, but they will do their best to photograph for you. Aerial videos or photos will be kept for 7 days; please contact customer service as soon as possible after the trip to claim them.
  • Complimentary (adults only): Ulan Lake aerial video (shared by 2-3 vehicles, not private), desert quad kit, recreational activities, fireworks display, etc. No refunds if not used; no refunds if unable to be provided due to uncontrollable circumstances such as peak tourist season or severe weather. We appreciate your understanding.
  • Shapotou Scenic Area: Shapotou is divided into 2 areas: 1. Yellow River Area: Wang Wei Observation Deck, 3D Glass Bridge, Sheepskin Rafts, Yellow River Zipline, Yellow River Speedboat, Bungee Jumping, Desert Museum, etc.; 2. Desert Area: Desert Camels, Great Desert Flying, Sand Sea Soaring, etc. Shapotou only includes the first entrance ticket, and activities within the scenic area require additional payment. The scenic area will adjust appropriate tour routes based on seasons, weather, and crowd flow. Please refer to the scenic area's announcements for details. When visiting the scenic area, please follow the guidance of staff and pay attention to safety!
  • Route 66: If Route 66 is closed or under construction, it will be adjusted to the Zhongwei Gaomiao Scenic Area. Failure to go will be considered a waiver, and no refund will be issued.
  • Driver's note: This itinerary does not include a tour guide, only a Chinese-speaking driver is arranged, and the driver does not speak English. If you do not speak any Chinese, it is recommended that you consider your booking carefully. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Optional activities: The driver will recommend optional activities such as camel riding, desert surfing, stargazing classes, etc. You can choose voluntarily according to your needs; it is not mandatory.
  • Preparation before travel: 1. Clothing: For spring and summer, loose, sun-protective long-sleeved shirts and pants are recommended; for autumn and winter, warm clothing and pants are suitable. Windproof and sand-proof clothing is suggested for the desert in spring and summer due to frequent sandstorms. 2. Footwear: Mid-to-high-top shoes with no mesh on the surface are recommended to prevent sand from entering. 3. Equipment: Water bottle, sunglasses, brimmed hat, sunscreen, etc. 4. Photography equipment: Camera and other photographic gear, spare batteries and chargers, and take measures to protect against sand.
  • Safety tips: During the trip, please follow the team leader's arrangements, unite and help each other, do not stray from the team, and ensure smooth communication; when participating in activities, follow safety guidelines and pay attention to personal safety. Some areas of the desert have no signal, so please inform your family of your itinerary in advance to avoid their worry.
  • Attraction order: The driving time and attraction visiting time in the itinerary are all estimates, and there may be some discrepancies. The actual arrangements shall prevail; the order of attractions will be adjusted as appropriate according to the actual situation of the day (peak/off-peak season, traffic jams, etc.).
  • Booking restrictions: Seniors: Those aged 60 and above must sign a "Health Certificate" and be accompanied by a family member to travel; those aged 65 and above cannot be accommodated. Minors: Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a family member to join the tour; independent registration is not accepted. Patients, pregnant women, and those with mobility issues: Those suffering from serious illnesses (such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, respiratory system diseases, mental illnesses, severe anemia, post-operative recovery period, etc.), pregnant women, and those with mobility issues cannot be accommodated. If you conceal your condition to join the tour, you will be responsible for the consequences.
  • Park Voucher: Entry to the scenic area requires the original ID card, passport, or Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Travel Permit filled out at the time of booking. If entry to the scenic area is denied due to document issues, additional costs will be at your own expense. Please inform us in advance if you hold a discount certificate.
  • Shopping reminder: Shopping at scenic spots and along the way is a personal voluntary act. Please choose carefully and keep your invoices and certificates properly; this type of shopping is not related to the travel agency.
  • Other reminders: Tourists are not allowed to leave the tour group without authorization during the trip, otherwise all losses and consequences caused thereby shall be borne by the tourists themselves; if the itinerary is delayed or other expenses are incurred due to irresistible factors, tourists are requested to understand and bear them themselves; once this itinerary is participated, no fees will be refunded for any reason if guests leave or withdraw from the group midway.

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Participants must be aged 3+ to travel
  • Children with a height of 120cm and above will be charged the same rate as adults
  • Children's standard price explanation: For children under 1.2 meters in height, only transportation fees and half-price regular meals are included; all other expenses are not included. If admission fees are incurred, please pay for them yourselves.
  • Participants must be aged under 65 to take part in this activity
  • Group size: 2-8 participant(s)

Reviews

trip to tengger desert we are 5 peoples in a good car starting from pickup lobby until drop off in our hotel is fabolous especially driver so helpfull and driving safely .. this tour is recommended!

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