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Itinerary
One |
6
Days Ningxia & Tengger Desert (CZ) |
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Hong
Kong / Guangzhou Direct
train
Guangzhou / Yinchuan Approx.
4 hours flight
Meet
at the Guangzhou Station and transfer to
the domestic airport for a flight to Yinchuan
- the capital of the Western Xia, a mysterious
kingdom founded during the 11th century; and
the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,
with overtones of an Islamic influence due
to its large Hui population.
Accommodation at the International Hotel or
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Yinchuan
/ Zhongwei / Tengger Desert Coach
Transfer to Zhongwai, sandwiched between the
sand dunes of the Tengger Desert to the north and
the Yellow River to the south. Visit the Shapotou
Scenic Spots, on the fringe of the Tengger Desert.
The 'chequerboard method' has been used for sand
blockage and fixation over here. Try a camel ride
to the Desert, watch people drifting down the Yellow
River on the Sheep-skin raft or rent a sand sled
and skid down the dunes.
Accommodation at the Yixing Hotel or similar |
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(B,L&D) |
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Zhongwei
/ Yinchuan Coach
Visit the 108 Pagodas in Qingtongxia and have a
boat ride around the Sand Lake scenic area.
Accommodation at the International Hotel or similar
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Yinchuan
In the morning, visit the Western Xia Mausoleum
- according to the legend, the founder of the Western
Xia kingdom, Li Yuanhao built 72 tombs for himself,
others held relatives or were left empty. Onward
to the Western China Movie City and Helan Mountain
Range, an important natural barrier against desert
winds and invaders alike, look for the interesting
rock-carvings.
Accommodation at the International Hotel for similar |
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Yinchuan
/ Guangzhou Approx.
4 hours flight
Visit the main mosque in Yinchuan - the Nanguan
Mosque, a modern Middle Eastern style structure
showing little Chinese architectural influence.
Fly to Guangzhou, also known as the City of Rams,
the capital of Guangdong Province. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation at the China Hotel or similar |
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Guangzhou
/ Hong Kong
Direct Train
Transfer to the Guangzhou Station for a train
ride back to Hong Kong |
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