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2026 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Whistling Dune Bay

8.2

4.4/5

5.8k reviews

China's desert resort - Inner Mongolia Xiangshawan is a large-scale comprehensive desert leisure scenic Attraction integrating sightseeing and leisure vacation. It is located at the eastern end of China's seventh largest desert - Kubuqi Desert. It is a desert tourist resort in China that is relatively close to the mainland and Beijing. It is a national AAAAA-level tourist Attraction and a national cultural industry demonstration base. It has more than 500 camel teams. "I am a grain of sand" - this is the first sentence that the people of Xiangshawan say to every guest from afar. "A world of a grain of sand" - this is the endless joyful realm of Xiangshawan where the people and guests are integrated into nature and free and unfettered like a fairy. In this world of sand, there is a surreal yet realistic paradise. Xiangshawan is developed with the concept of green, ecological, environmental protection, energy saving and low carbon, and is the first desert resort and the pioneer of low carbon tourism.

Dalad Banner · 17.3 km from downtown

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Yuesha Island

5.8

4.8/5

20 reviews

Yuesha Leisure Island is a leisure island with art and sports as its theme. It has a free leisure area, nomadic theater wedding, Mongolian national costume exhibition hall, desert theme parade, sightseeing train, sand sculpture park, water car, water flying saucer, water airship, water fort, beach volleyball, parent-child camp: homemade small sand sculpture, climbing peaks, etc.

Dalad Banner · 17.6 km from downtown

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Xiansha Island

5.7

4.2/5

114 reviews

Xian Sha IslandLocated in the Kubuqi Desert of Dalad Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, it is a comprehensive desert-themed attraction combining ecological conservation with leisure entertainment.Xian Sha Island 1. Core features Desert wonder: Located inKubuqi DesertOn the eastern end, rolling sand dunes combine the vast desert scenery with scattered oases, showcasing a unique desert ecosystem. Entertainment experiences: Taking advantage of the desert terrain, exciting activities like sandboarding, dune buggy riding, camel riding, and ziplining have been developed, perfect for adventure-seeking visitors. Cultural integration: Immerse yourself in Mongolian culture with traditional yurt stays, ethnic song and dance performances, and hands-on craft-making experiences. 2. Main attractions and activities Desert adventure zone: Experience the thrill of desert off-roading in a 4x4 vehicle and camel riding across the sandy expanse, embracing the grandeur of the vast desert. Recreation Area: Featuring a desert swimming pool and an open-air barbecue area, guests can enjoy stargazing at night and participate in bonfire gatherings. Ecological Education Zone: Showcase the achievements of Kubuqi Desert control, and learn about sand prevention and control technologies through exhibitions and field observations.

Dalad Banner · 16.7 km from downtown

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Kubuqi Desert

5.7

3.8/5

213 reviews

Kubuqi Desert, near Beijing, is the seventh largest desert in China. "Kubuqi" means bowstring in Mongol because it is shaped like a bowstring on the Yellow River. Kbuqi Scenic Area has a desert climate, with hot summers and extremely cold winters. The warm autumn is the ideal season for traveling to this desert.

Dalad Banner · 13.4 km from downtown

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Kubuqi Desert Tourist Area

5.4

3.5/5

43 reviews

Kubuqi Desert Scenic Attraction is located 4 km west of the Guannianfang exit of the Baomao Expressway. The Yellow River Expressway runs through the Attraction, and the transportation is convenient. The Attraction combines the original natural reception facilities and natural scenery. Tourists get off the car in the desert and can touch the soft yellow sand with their hands. It is a good place for sightseeing, large-scale conferences, class reunions, expansion training, students and other experience tourism. The Kubuqi Desert Tourist Attraction offers many exciting tourist projects and food culture activities, including camel riding to tour the desert, passionate sand sliding, zip line, desert Surfing car, desert motorcycle, self-driving sand rush off-road vehicle, desert adventure, ancient temple worship, Aobao meeting, visiting rare birds and animals park and ethnic song and dance performances, bonfire party, Mongolian specialty Dining, etc.

Dalad Banner · 13.4 km from downtown

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Yinken Steppe Desert Ecological Cultural Tourism Area

5.4

3.3/5

57 reviews

Yinken Tara Desert Ecotourism Attraction (Yinken Tara attraction) is located in Zhandanzhao Sumu, Dalad Banner, Ordos City. It is situated in the middle-eastern section of the Kubuqi Desert, on the south bank of the Yellow River's "Great Bend," and lies at the center of the "Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos" classic tourism route. The attraction covers an area of 63.3 square kilometers with an investment scale of 800 million yuan. Yinken Tara attraction was founded in 2004, opened for business in 2012, and was rated as a National AAAA-level tourist attraction in 2013. It is a comprehensive attraction integrating desert ecological construction, desert leisure sightseeing, and pristine desert vacationing. It is also the birthplace of nine Guinness World Records and a designated desertification control demonstration site (sub-venue) for the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. Yinken Tara attraction is divided into eight major areas: the comprehensive service area, Yinken amusement area, Yinken oasis area, Yinken ecological area, Yinken Resonant Sand area, pod-themed stay area, Yinken Aobao, and Longtouguai off-road sports camp community. After more than 20 years of operation and development, the Yinken Tara attraction has forged its own unique development path—balancing ecology and tourism while prioritizing pristine nature as its future vacation hallmark. Since 2004, the attraction has actively engaged in desert control efforts. To date, over 80,000 mu of desert land within the Yinken Tara attraction has been greened, achieving effective ecological control of 100,000 mu of desert. Strolling through the ecological construction area, one can truly appreciate Yinken Tara's perseverance, dedication, and commitment to social responsibility—this is the spirit of Yinken Tara! The attraction's influence in the tourism market continues to grow yearly, and through ongoing practice, it has explored a A differentiated and distinctive ecotourism development path. Building upon the "Nine Scenes of Yinken", it has iteratively upgraded to the second-generation product centered on "youth, fashion and glamping". It has developed youth-oriented and glamping products such as the desert pod-themed hotel, "Desert Heart Journey" desert ecosystem tourism, desert deep off-roading and camel rides. Newly built supporting facilities include the Gesang Flower Desert Leisure Snack Market, Treehouse Pet Café and Yinken Tara Cultural Exhibition Hall. Additionally, it has extended to immersive sightseeing programs like desert oasis ecological management and the Aobao blessing tour, launching an "all-in-one experience package". These products enjoy high market acceptance and rapidly growing influence, driving rapid growth in visitor numbers and tourism revenue for Yinken Tara attraction. In the future, we will continue to enhance our service quality and, guided by the philosophy of "desert oasis·intelligent symbiosis," strive to create an innovative desert tourism resort experience zone, making Yinken Tara a "desert oasis where life and civilization resonate." At the same time, based on the high-quality desert tourism resources of Dalad Banner, we will fully explore and develop differentiated tourism experience products, cultural products, and understory economic ecological products. With greener deserts as the core development concept, we aim to achieve a virtuous cycle among the desert ecological industry, tourism industry, and cultural industry. Adhering to the virtuous cycle development model of "governance—revenue—re-governance," we will continuously promote desert ecological improvement and tourism economic development through ecological compensation, industrial introduction, and social participation. The ultimate vision of Yinken Tara is to become a model of reconciliation and symbiosis between humans and nature—on this land once dominated by wind and sand, witnessing the resilience of life and the warmth of civilization, and jointly composing a future desert poem where ecological protection and cultural tourism harmoniously resonate.

Dalad Banner · 19.3 km from downtown

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No. 4 of Activities in Inner Mongolia

Sandboarding in Ordos

4.9

Sand sliding is a unique tourism experience project in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. During the sliding process, you can feel the delicacy and warmth of the sand up close and experience the unique style and charm of the desert. In well-known scenic spots such as Xiangsha Bay and Kubuqi Desert in Ordos, sandboarding has become a special project that tourists are eager to experience. Xiangshawan is located on the edge of Kubuqi Desert. The dunes here are tall and the sand is fine, which is very suitable for sliding. sand movement. There is also Hangjin Banner in Ordos City, which also has high-quality sandboarding conditions and attracts a large number of tourists to experience it. While sandboarding, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the desert. Whether it is the continuous sand dunes in the distance or the undulating sand patterns nearby, people can feel the uncanny craftsmanship and infinite charm of nature.

China · Dalad Banner

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Kubuqi 07 Desert Highway

4.1

4.0/5

1 reviews

Kubuqi 07 Desert Highway is located in Zhaojun Town, Dalad Banner, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and is a unique scenic road that crosses the Kubuqi Desert area. The road winds through the magnificent desert landscape, where rolling sand dunes, open desert views, and managed vegetation belts can be seen on both sides, creating a driving experience with a unique northern desert charm. Far from the city's hustle and bustle, the open vistas allow visitors to experience the unique sight of the road stretching into the sea of sand as they drive. Kubuqi 07 Desert Highway is perfect for self-driving travelers to explore. Along the way, you can enjoy the vast desert scenery and feel the tranquility and awe of the wilderness. Compared to traditional commercial tourist areas, this place retains a more natural, pristine atmosphere, allowing visitors to experience the unique sense of space and the joy of exploration while driving, taking photos, or stopping along the way. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, an outdoor traveler, or someone looking to experience the charm of the desert view, you will find a unique travel experience on this road.

Dalad Banner · 31 km from downtown

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Liansha Resort Island

3.7

Liansha Resort Island is located in Ordos and is a leisure area focused on Buddhist culture.

Dalad Banner · 18.9 km from downtown

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No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Baotou

Nanhai Wetland Scenic Area

4.6

4.6/5

212 reviews

The Nanhai Wetland Scenic Spot is located on the south side of Donghe District, Baotou City. It is a large wetland park with excellent scenery. In the past, this place used to be a section of the old route of the Jiuqu Yellow River. After the Yellow River was diverted and moved south, a wetland on the outskirts of Baotou was formed. The South China Sea is surrounded by green mountains in the north, surrounded by the Yellow River and jade belts in the south, the lake is rippling with blue waves, the lakeside is rich in water and grass, the sky is soaring with gulls and birds, and the scenery is unique. one. Many local citizens like to come here on weekends to camp and have dinner by the water; some photography enthusiasts or painting lovers also like to take pictures and sketch here. If it is winter, you can also ski here, and an ice and snow festival is held here every winter. The scenic area is divided into a water activity area and a lakeside sightseeing area. Tourists come here to play, they can go boating on the water, fish in the lake, and walk in the woods in the scenic area. All kinds of water entertainment projects are also available, such as parachuting, water speedboats, etc. If you are interested, you can also take a speedboat or a big boat to float on the lake, or take a boat to the island in the center of the lake. There are many peacocks on the island in the center of the lake, and there are many recreational items on the artificial beach. Every spring, friends who like birds can come to the scenic spot for bird watching. In addition to the Ice and Snow Festival, the scenic spot will also hold festivals such as "China Baotou Yellow River Carp Festival" and "China Baotou Wetland Scenery" every year.

Baotou · 16.6 km from Dalad Banner

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Saihantala Urban Grassland

5.5

4.3/5

298 reviews

Baotou · 27.2 km from Dalad Banner

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Hohhot Departure: Kubuqi Desert Day Tour (Diverse Desert Activities, Optional Camel Riding Experience)

4.7/5

13 reviews140 booked

Departs from Hohhot

Free cancellationInstant confirmationDuration: 8.5 hrsEnglish

From$49.94

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7D6N • Muslim-friendly: Beijing & Inner Mongolia grasslands, deserts, Great Mosque, and imperial heritage

Prayer time will be reserved for you each day throughout your trip. Suitable halal cuisine and dining establishments will also be recommended throughout your journey. | We have carefully selected 4-star hotels in Beijing, Hohhot and Ordos. They are conveniently located and well-equipped. Xilamuren Grassland offers traditional yurt accommodation. | The entire journey is provided by an independent private vehicle. There are no shared rides or waits for other passengers. You can stop at any time and have ample luggage space.

MandarinGuaranteed departureArr. & dep. transfers incl.Excellent accommodationMultiple car types availablePrivate Tours

From USD 839

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6D5N • “Private Airport Pickup Available with Advance Booking” Inner Mongolia Hohhot + Xilamuren Grasslands + Ordos Whistling Dune Bay

5/5

1 review2 booked

Includes one ESIM card for internet and photo sharing, and a three-prong plug for charging. | Enjoy a genuinely pure journey, no shopping detours, no surprise charges, just uninterrupted time with the landscapes. | Complimentary lucky hada, bottled water, sand socks and neck gaiter, and a souvenir.

Max. 9 peopleEnglishGuaranteed departureNo mandatory shoppingPortable Wi-Fi includedArr. & dep. transfers incl.Deposit acceptedMini Group

From USD 369

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[Departing from Hohhot] Whistling Dune Bay Day Tour (Golden Sand Sea, Listen to the Voice of the Earth)

4.0/5

· 2 reviews· 56 booked

Duration: 9 hrs

English

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

From$44.78

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[Optional small group tour (2-8 people) or private car tour] Kubuqi Desert + Hasuhai Lake day trip / admission ticket

4.3/5

· 10 reviews· 66 booked

Duration: 10.5 hrs

English

From$53.34

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Half-day tour to Kubuqi desert and Qiandao lake from Bayannur with off-road adventure

Duration: 5 hrs

English

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

From$206.64

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Round-trip from Baotou: 1-day tour to Whistling Dune Bay

Duration: 6.5 hrs

English

Free cancellation

From$411.56

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Private Day Tour to Kubuqi Desert From Hohhot: Golden Sand Adventur (Private Car +Tickets)

Duration: 5.5 hrs

English

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

From$294.98

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[Departing from Hohhot] Private Whistling Dune Bay Day Tour: Lone Smoke Over the Desert, Golden Sands Singing

Duration: 7.3 hrs

English

Free cancellation

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From$329.77

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1-day desert off-road adventure from Hohhot crossing Dadong slope - Longtouguai - Desert Highway 7 - Sacred tree

Duration: 8 hrs

English

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

From$387.45

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杰瑞游中国October 17, 2026

5.0

There are so many activities in the desert: sandboarding, desert train rides, Bigfoot rides, camel riding, and it's best to travel off-peak. It's freezing cold! Remember to wear warm clothes. Emerging in the desert to escape the rain in late autumn—fewer people, great for taking photos, so refreshing!