Top 10 attractions in Ningxia, China

By Elaine Duan
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  Sand Lake 沙湖


Sand Lake, one of the 'Top 10 Ningxia attractions' by China.org.cn.

The Sand Lake. [Photo: China.org.cn] 


The Sand Lake, 56 kilometers northwest of Yinchuan, is one of the top resort lakes in China amidst elegant and unique natural landscapes. Tourists are offered a fabulous view of the tranquil desert and lake merging together.

Home to hundreds of species of birds, the lake has become a midway stop for migrating birds from Siberia, making it an ideal place for bird watching.

In 2007, the attraction was listed as one of the national 5A-level attractions by the National Tourism Administration, with nearly 790 thousand visitors annually.

Tips:

Admission: 120 yuan

Working Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

How to get there: Take shuttle buses to Sand Lake at the South Gate station to get there for 10 yuan.

Website: http://www.nxshahu.com/En/

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