Scenic spot introduction:

Zhongwei Tengger Desert Wetland·Jinsha Island Tourist Area enjoys the reputation of "China's most beautiful desert garden" and is the most dazzling pearl among China's desert wetland garden-style love-themed scenic spots. The scenic area naturally has two completely different natural landscapes, desert and flowers. You can feel the roughness and majesty of the northwest, and you can also experience the tranquility and leisure of the south of the Yangtze River. This land is an extremely rare resort in Ningxia. At the same time, the good ecological environment allows as many as 15 species of desert ecological fish and 136 species of rare birds to thrive here, fully demonstrating the charm of nature.

Attractions distribution:

Tengger Desert Wetland·Jinsha Island is located in the north of Zhongwei City, about 20 kilometers away from the famous Shapotou Scenic Area. The tourist area covers an area of ​​22 square kilometers, with five major flower viewing areas including lavender theme park, rose garden, chrysanthemum garden, and lotus garden, Tengger Lake and wetland grassland, Great Wall ruins and beacon tower, wooden villa resort, and Holiday Inn and other core accommodation areas as well as restaurants, entertainment, sports and other fitness, dining and entertainment areas.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, 2014 China’s Beautiful Countryside, 2014 China’s Most Beautiful Leisure Village

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, water-related, flower viewing, animal viewing, entertainment, resorts, ruins, wetlands, lakes, flowers
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

Summer and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

Shopping: lavender specialty products, nostoc, and wolfberry.

Food: Zhongwei-style snacks such as cucumbers, soft pears, taro soaked in rolled flour, stir-fried cold dishes, dried hard noodles, dairy products, mutton, rice huangzi, fried pig offal, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region>Zhongwei City>Shapotou District

How to get there:

Self-driving route: In the city, take Airport Avenue → Yinghu Road; in Shapotou Scenic Area, take S201 → Yingyan Line → Yinghu Road.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Jinsha Island ticket price:

60 yuan (including sightseeing bus), students, senior citizens, etc. enjoy discounts.

Scenic area opening hours:

08:30–17:30

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