Zhongwei Shapo Tou Desert Wilderness Desert Stargazing Inn

The room was pretty good and clean. The owner was very nice, and the guy who handled the transfers was also great. I plan to visit again when my baby is a bit older. However, I do have a suggestion for the owner: the children's toys need an update, as they are all broken now.

My kid said this was their favorite hotel on our trip to the Northwest!~ The hotel is located within the East Lake Grassland Scenic Area of the Tengger Desert, which is originally a place for sand activities (ask the owner for a discounted package deal). My kid loved the Interstellar Chariot (actually, the off-road vehicles we took to and from the hotel to other camps were also a blast!~). The owner provides free pick-up and drop-off to the activity areas. Facilities: The hotel has everything you need. The public restrooms and shower rooms are next to the restaurant, very clean, and there are plenty of them. Thanks to the owner for upgrading us to a room with a private bathroom – it was so convenient to wash off our sandy kids every night after playing! If your budget allows, I highly recommend booking a room with a private bathroom!!! It's super important!! The air conditioning in the room was incredibly strong, we had to turn it off at night otherwise it got too cold~ The amenities included disposable towels and bath towels, and the slippers were also very thick and clean! Cleanliness: Exceeded expectations, there was surprisingly no sand on the bed! Environment: Surrounded by dunes on all sides. If you climb to the top of a dune a bit later in the evening and find a dark spot, you can see a sky full of stars~ Service: If you're traveling with kids, you absolutely must participate in the hotel's educational programs! At 8:30 AM, there's a desert hike where the guide even caught a lizard. At 10:30 AM, there's a wheat straw grid activity where they explain the principles and methods of sand control, and the kids get to experience making the grids themselves. It was too hot in the afternoon, so we didn't join the treasure hunt. The host for the evening bonfire party was great at getting everyone energized, and we could see fireworks from four or five other camps – they were big fireworks! The stargazing guide at 9:30 PM was very humorous. He first introduced basic geographical knowledge about the moon's shape, distance, etc., then explained the stars and constellations related to the Big Dipper. The Milky Way wasn't visible until 2 AM that night, but the moon came out after 1 AM, so we missed it. There are sandboards everywhere in the camp; it's better to find steeper slopes for a good slide. The manager is the owner himself; he patiently answers all questions and can even help receive express deliveries~ We'll definitely come again!!!~

The room was clean and the owner provided excellent service. I went there to run a marathon, and due to time constraints, I couldn't pick up my race packet. I asked the owner to do it for me, and they handled everything perfectly, I didn't have to worry about a thing. Next time I travel, I won't stay anywhere else!

This is the best desert guesthouse I've ever stayed at! The owner is a local, and someone came to pick us up as soon as we arrived at the parking spot, always on call. The bonfire party at night was lively, and the fireworks were beautiful. We stayed in a cabin, which was clean and had air conditioning, so it wasn't cold at night. The standard room had two large beds, more than enough for four people! My friends had a blast. We'll definitely come again! #Hygiene Clean #Service Excellent #LocationTransportation 2-3 minutes from the desert entrance #RoomAmenities Complete, with disposables #Breakfast Pretty good #Parking Convenient

Couldn't believe how comfortable our stay was right by the Tengger Desert! The sheets were pristine, the AC banished the daytime heat, and the hot water pressure was just perfect. The mattress was a great balance of soft and firm, and the soundproofing was so good all you could hear was the wind. The owner clearly has excellent taste and thought of every detail. Everything from the rooms to the restaurant was spotless. I've already made plans with friends to stay here again next time we're in Zhongwei to see the desert stars once more.

The owner was incredibly thoughtful and offered shuttle service multiple times. They even helped with our luggage. Given it was the off-season, the value for money was excellent. The accommodation was comfortable, the food was delicious, especially the BBQ, and there was a fireworks display in the evening with free sparklers for guests. Overall, a great experience, and I'd definitely consider staying again.

The room was satisfactory: clean and quiet. The desert at sunset was incredibly beautiful. I'll definitely choose to stay here again next time.

It's pretty good! There's even a bonfire party and fireworks at night. You can see the stars right from your tent. The accommodation itself is nice too, and there's hot water in the washroom. Highly recommended!