Yinchuan 4-Day Desert & Stargazing Experience with Aerial Photography

• Driver: Chinese
• Transport: Bus
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Admission: Alxa Left Banner Hero Meeting Sculpture Square, Five Lakes Crossing - (Swan Lake + Ulan Lake + Camel Lake + Hailiuqi Lake + Guitar Lake), Tengger Desert (free activity), Desert Sunrise (Self-viewing), Route 66, Shapotou Tourist Area, Western Xia Tombs, Zhenbeibu Western Film and Television City, Helan Mountain Rock Paintings, Lanshan Park, Ningxia Museum (self-reservation one day in advance), Shahu Tourist Scenic Area
• Accommodation: 1-night accommodation at Tengger Desert, 2-night accommodation at Yinchuan, Shaha Tuoling Hotel, Mantianxing Desert Camp, Moxige Desert Homestay Camp, Haitian Hotel, Shamei Holiday Hotel, Meideheng Hotel, Runze Huayang Hotel
• Transportation within the scenic area: includes the cost of using an off-road vehicle for the Five Lakes traverse, 4 people per vehicle.
• Complimentary (adults only): Ulan Lake aerial photography (shared by 2-3 vehicles, not private), desert quad bike experience, unlimited sandboarding, Five Lakes off-road surfing, travel accident insurance, bonfire party (held for 10+ people), fireworks show (held for 20+ people); if there are not enough people, handheld sparklers will be provided; complimentary items cannot be refunded if they cannot be held or participated in due to time, weather, or policy reasons!

• 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".

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.

Redemption information

• Ningxia Museum: Reservations must be made one day in advance through the WeChat mini-program. The museum is closed every Monday. In case of closure, a refund of 20 yuan per person will be issued, or the itinerary and visiting order can be adjusted.
• 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.
• Route 66: If Route 66 is closed or under construction, it will be adjusted to Zhongwei Gaomiao Scenic Area. Failure to go will be considered a waiver, and no refund will be issued.
• Shapotou Scenic Area self-funded activities: Shapotou is divided into 2 areas: Scenic Area Entrance to Yellow River Area to Desert Area to Return Trip. 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, Desert Flying, Sand Sea Soaring, etc. This package only includes the first admission ticket to Shapotou. Activities within the scenic area require self-funding and can be purchased voluntarily according to personal wishes, with no forced consumption. The scenic area will adjust appropriate travel routes based on factors such as season, weather, and crowd flow. Please refer to the scenic area's announcements for details, and follow the guidance of staff and pay attention to safety when visiting the scenic area!
• Complimentary (adults only, no refunds if not used): Wulan Lake aerial video, desert four-piece set, unlimited sandboarding, five-lake off-road surfing, bonfire party (held for 10+ people), fireworks show (held for 20+ people); if the number of people for the fireworks project is insufficient, it will be changed to distributing handheld small fireworks; complimentary items, if not participated in due to time, weather, or policy reasons, will not be refunded!
• 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)

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)