National Day family trip treasure found! Desert Star Hotel is even more fun for kids than Disneyland

Who understands! Avoid the crowds this National Day and stay with the kids at the Desert Star Hotel, it's just perfect🍃! The desert view rooms come with their own sand digging area, and as soon as the kids enter, they instantly become desert architects, playing until they don’t want to leave~

The full-day family activities are clearly arranged: start the morning with desert yoga to awaken energy, ride camels for a healing desert stroll in the afternoon, and enjoy a super romantic stargazing session at night💫. The same starry sky as Dubai is right before your eyes, and the kids exclaim, “The stars are within reach!”

The main building’s 360° panoramic restaurant is amazing, every snap is an Instagram-worthy shot📸, and the nighttime bonfire party is super lively, even wilder than Universal Studios!

🌸 Must-check list:
📍Huaiyuan Night Market: A one-stop for local specialties, spicy hotpot and handmade spicy strips are super flavorful!
📍Helan Mountain Rock Paintings: View ancient rock art and let the kids feel the weight of history
📍Route 66: Shoot movie-like scenes of the American West, 100% photo success rate
📍Western Xia Imperial Tombs: The largest existing Western Xia cultural site, a must-visit for knowledge
📍Shapotou: The desert Disneyland, with N+ fun activities to thrill the kids
📍Shui Dong Gou Site: Witness the evolution of the Paleolithic era, immersive history learning

🌈 5-day itinerary, super worry-free:
D1: Departure → Yinchuan → Airport pickup and hotel check-in → Visit night market, check out Yinchuan’s largest night market, don’t miss crispy Mongolian beef pies and sweet fermented milk tea!
D2: Yinchuan → Western Xia Imperial Tombs → Zhongwei → Desert Long River afternoon tea, morning exclusive guided tour of the tombs and museum, experience movable type printing; afternoon stay at Yellow River Courtyard, enjoy exquisite afternoon tea
D3: Shapotou Scenic Area → Stargazing lecture → Desert Star Hotel, play all morning in the desert and Yellow River areas; check into the super cool Star Hotel in the afternoon for free sand play; attend a stargazing lecture at night, hear stories about the stars
D4: Desert micro-hike → Route 66 → Hui family visit → Yinchuan, early rise for sunrise + desert hike; check out Route 66 and visit Beichangtan ancient village; afternoon learn to make fried oil cakes and fried sanzi, drink eight-treasure tea
D5: Yinchuan → Shui Dong Gou Site / Helan Mountain Rock Paintings → Private transfer to airport/station, choose the scenic spot based on preference, then relax for the return trip

Post by Elizabeth Holmes47 | Aug 30, 2025

Related Travel Moments

Most Popular Travel Moments