Shapotou

Shapotou Shapotou scenic zone, 16 kilometers west of Zhongwei county in the northwestern Ningxia Hui autonomous region, has become a must-see for tourists who visit Ningxia. Wang Wei, one of the most well-known Chinese poets of the Tang Dynasty, recorded the beauty of Shapotou in a poem in which he talked about how "in the vast desert rises straight, lonely smoke, the grand, long river reflects the round setting sun". Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA Ideal Sightseeing Season: May to early October Opening Hours: 8:00 -- 18:00 during the peak season 9:00 -- 17:00 during the low season Ticket Price: 80 yuan Free Tickets: ① Children below 6 years old or below 1.2 meters; ② Disabled persons, active servicemen, retired army officers and those aged 60 or above with a valid certificate. Address: Shapotou scenic zone, Zhongwei city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region Note: 1.