The Desert Museum (沙漠博物馆), located in Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is a multifunctional and modern facility that serves as a national environmental education base, an international academic exchange hub for desertification studies, and a center for training desert management professionals.
This pioneering museum is the first comprehensive institution in China dedicated to the theme of deserts, featuring various exhibits that cover a range of topics. Visitors can explore the dangers posed by deserts, the challenging processes involved in desert management, the development of the sand industry, and the appreciation of desert flora and fauna through well-preserved specimens.
The museum showcases the arduous journey of desertification control, with engaging displays that include sand models, silicone figures, and intricate exhibits that vividly depict the impact of deserts – highlighting themes of human displacement, buried railways, and the harsh realities faced by communities. Utilizing advanced technologies such as projection screens and interactive touch displays, the museum presents information on the causes and development of deserts, the distribution of deserts worldwide and within China, the fascinating life that exists in desert environments, as well as the cultural significance and legends associated with deserts.
Additionally, the museum explores critical issues like desertification, sandstorms, and successful desert management practices, including the remarkable achievements in combating desertification in the Tengger Desert and Shapotou area.
Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 1 hour |
| Ticket Price | Included in the ticket for Shapotou Scenic Area |
| Opening Hours | 8.00 – 18.00 |
Location and Transportation
The Desert Museum is located within the Xiushui Grand Hotel in the Shapotou District of Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. The most convenient way to get there is to drive yourself or take a taxi.
