Shahu Lake is at Pingluo County, 47 kilometers from Yinchuan. The southern part of Shahu Lake is covered with sand and the northern part is water. Great areas of bulrush grow in the lake, with dozens of kinds of birds.

Millions of birds inhabit here. Swans, sea-gulls, white cranes and bitterns live and feed their offspring here. Visitors can watch these birds from the bird-watching tower. The water-lily area is at the east part of the lake, covering an area of 6.67 million square meters. On the sand, there¡¯s certain area where artists make sand carvings of pyramids and sphinxes, duplicating the style of those seen in Egypt.

Opening time: 8am to 6pm
Ticket: 36 yuan
Tel: 0952-6684025
How to get there: There is a special coach from Nanmen Square in Yinchuan to Shahu Lake, Pingluo County. The ticket price is 10 yuan and it will take you about one and a half hours to get there.

Food

Huixiaochi (Braised snacks)

Huixiaochi is a famous traditional snack in Ningxia. It is cooked by frying mutton with eggs, and served together with vegetables and mutton soup. The taste is soft and fresh.

Yanmianrourou (Steamed oat pastes)

People cook Yanmianrourou by steaming pastes made of stir-fried naked oat powder. Then, eating them with cooked leek, spinach or a garlic bulb.

Huiyangzasui(Braised chopped sheep entrails)

This is another famous traditional snack in Ningxia. It is cooked with chopped cooked entrails of sheep. The taste is spicy.

Accommodation

Ningxia International Hotel (four stars)
Location: 365 Beijingdong Road, Yinchuan
Tel: 0951-672 8688

Shahu Hotel (three stars)
Location: 22, Wenhua Street, Yinchuan
Tel: 0951-5012128

Changcheng Hotel (two stars)
Location: 388 Jiefangxi Street, Yinchuan
Tel: 0951-5022808

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