Xiangshawan Resonant Sand Bay
响沙湾旅游景区
A 5A-rated desert park at the eastern edge of the Kubuqi Desert, where sand slides down the dunes produce a roaring sound known as “singing sand” on dry days.
Xiangshawan lies on the eastern edge of the Kubuqi Desert in Dalat Banner. Its crescent-shaped dunes rise about 100 m, and on dry, sunny days, sand grains sliding down the slope from the top produce a roar like an airplane engine, which gives the site its name. The park is made up of several islands, including Xianshadao, Yueshadao, Fushadao, and Liansha Resort Island. Visitors travel between them by desert buggy, mini train, or camel. Xianshadao has the most attractions, including sand sledding, desert surfing, camel rides, and desert shows. Liansha Resort Island has a desert hotel where you can spend a night watching the stars and the sunrise. Visitors enter the sand area by cable car or desert vehicle. Ticket prices vary between the park admission and the packages for each island, so it is best to book in advance through official channels, as queues are long in peak season. It is about 60 km from Baotou and 50 km from Dongsheng. Xiangshawan Station on the Baotou–Xining railway is not far from the park. Wear light-colored long sleeves, sunglasses, and a hat, and keep valuable electronics in sealed bags to protect them from sand.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–18:00 (longer in summer, shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Ordos Zoo
- Qin Straight Road Site (Dongsheng Section)
- Jiuchenggong Resort
- Engebei Eco-tourism Zone
- Ordos Grand Theatre
- Ordos Museum
- Kangbashi Central Axis & Genghis Khan Square
- Ulan Moron Lake