Xiangshawan Sandstorm Prevention Guide: Desert Pool Private Booking Technique!

0 Sand Invasion Secrets
✅ Essential Gear Trio:
Tall desert socks (rent ¥15 > buy ¥35) + waterproof phone pouch (hang around neck to prevent burying) + goggles (protect eyes from wind and sand)
⚠️ Deadly Time Period:
11:00-15:00 (sand temperature 60°C can fry eggs) | Avoid riding the high-altitude cable car on windy days (100% chance of sand ingestion)
💡 Cool Trick:
Reserve a spot in the pool lounge chair area (order a ¥38 fruit platter to enjoy a sun umbrella) + use the sandboard as a temporary dining table
💦 Desert Pool Private Booking Technique
✅ Off-peak Times:
9:00 AM (clearest water) | 7:00 PM (shoot sunset golden pool)
📸 Photo Magic:
“Mirage” installation at the east corner of the pool (stand under the glass panel to take floating photos)
🆓 Hidden Perk:
Book “Liansha Island” on Trip.com and get VIP access to the water obstacle course (save 1 hour of waiting)
🏨 Lotus Hotel Freebies List
✅ All-inclusive Privileges:
Unlimited sandboarding | Camel loop route | Sand sculpture tool kit | Stargazing telescope
🌌 Starry Night Ceremony:
9:30 PM rooftop observatory (Mongolian singer with morin khuur performance, free hand-drawn star map)
💡 Check-in Feng Shui Tip:
Choose a “Petal Tip” room on the 7th floor! Enjoy a private 270° panoramic view of the sand sea (rooms with 7 in the number get priority)
🐫 Camel Transport Secret Code
🔐 Fast Track:
Say “Aobao Meeting” to the dispatcher → get a double-hump white camel (soft saddle + steady walk)
⚠️ Avoid These:
✘ Don’t choose midday slot (camels get irritable and spit)
✔ Wear long pants! 99% chance of exposure when camel stands up
📸 Photo Spot Coordinates:
Shoot camel caravan from the cable car station hilltop (wide-angle framing pool + sand dunes)
🚫 Assassin’s Pitfall Map
💸 Intelligence Tax Traps:
✘ Sand Therapy SPA (¥298 = buried in hot sand for 10 minutes)
✘ “Desert Rose” stone (¥50 = dyed gypsum)
🛍️ Must Grab Treasures:
✔ Hotel late-night lamb shumai (free after 10:00 PM! Juicy and stuffed)
✔ Free sandboard rental (¥100 deposit saves ¥80 compared to buying)