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Yinchuan (Ningxia) 7D6N Tour (No Shopping)
Out Manila · China Southern Airlines
Ningxia via Guangzhou: Western Xia Imperial Tombs, Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, Tengger Desert, Shapotou and the Yellow River Grand Canyon, with no shopping stops.
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Tour dates
2027 · from Manila
Departures from Manila, Apr 9–15 2027 to Jun 25–Jul 1 2027. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.
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Quotation
per person
Tour rate
per pax
Adult & child with bedtwin sharing
$999
Child without bed / infantrate on request
Ask us
Peak-date surchargeon the orange dates
+$50 to +$150
Not in the tour rate
per pax
Philippines travel taxUSD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
USD 30
China group visaUSD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee)
USD 40
Tips for driver and guideUSD 56 per person (USD 8 per day x 7 days, collected with the tour fee)
USD 56
Single supplementUSD 220 per person
USD 220
Fuel surcharge differenceUSD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee, subject to change)
USD 40
About this package
7 days 6 nights
Fly Manila to Yinchuan via Guangzhou on China Southern Airlines for a week in Ningxia. You will see the Western Xia Imperial Tombs, a winery, Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, Helan Mountain Rock Art, the Three-Lake Traverse and Tengger Desert, Shapotou and the Yellow River Grand Canyon. Hotels are 4-star plus one night at a desert hotel.
Airfare
Hotel
Meals
Transport
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Sightseeing
Baggage
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Departure
Manila (NAIA)
Flight
China Southern via CAN
Baggage
23 kg + 7 kg carry-on
Hotels
5 nights 4★ · 1 night desert
Meals
Daily breakfast + 9 meals
Transport
Private bus
Guide
English-speaking
Your route
ManilaDay 1
1YinchuanWestern Xia Tombs
2ZhenbeipuFilm Studio
3Wulan LakeThree-Lake Traverse
4ZhongweiTengger Desert
5ShapotouYellow River
6ShuidonggouNajiahu Mosque
ManilaDay 7
OutboundMNL CAN
CZ3253 / CZ398 17:45–20:20 or 22:15–01:15+1 local time
ReturnINC CAN
CZ3254 / CZ397 07:10–10:15 or 14:05–16:45 local time
Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days 6 nights
DayCityItineraryMeals & hotel
Day01
Manila – Guangzhou – YinchuanAIR / BUS
Manila – Guangzhou – Yinchuan
CZ398 MNL – CAN 17:45–20:20 · CZ3253 CAN – INC 22:15–01:15 (+1)
Fly Manila to Guangzhou (CZ398, 17:45/20:20), then connect to Yinchuan (CZ3253, 22:15/01:15+1)
Meet the tour guide at Yinchuan airport
Transfer to the hotel and check in
4★ hotel in Yinchuan★★★★
BBreakfast not included.LLunch not included.DDinner not included.
Day02
YinchuanBUS
Yinchuan
Hotel breakfast
Western Xia Imperial Tombs (electric cart, museum and 3D movie screening included)
COFCO Great Wall Talent Winery (tasting of 2 wines included)
Lanshan Park, to photograph the famous Roman-style architecture at sunset
Transfer to the airport and fly to Guangzhou (CZ3254, 07:10/10:15), then to Manila (CZ397, 14:05/16:45)
CZ3254 INC – CAN 07:10–10:15 · CZ397 CAN – MNL 14:05–16:45
Sweet homeBack in Manila
BBreakfast included.LLunch not included.DDinner not included.
Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.
What’s covered
Inclusions
Economy round-trip airfare and tax with China Southern Airlines
Baggage allowance: 1 piece 23 kg checked-in plus 7 kg hand carry
6 nights’ accommodation, twin sharing: 5 nights in 4★ hotels and 1 night at a desert hotel
Private bus with English-speaking tour guide
Sightseeing as specified, including first-way entrance fees
Meals: breakfast and 9 meals, with 2 meals upgraded to hot pot
One elastic desert headscarf (wind and sand protection), one desert quicksand bottle and bottled water
Exclusions
Personal expenses such as phone calls and minibar
Travel insurance
Philippines travel tax USD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
China group visa USD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee)
Tips for driver and guide USD 56 per person (USD 8 per day x 7 days, collected with the tour fee)
Single supplement USD 220 per person
Fuel surcharge difference USD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee, subject to change)
Hotels
or similar
Day 1-3: 4★ hotel in Yinchuan
Day 4: Desert Hotel in Zhongwei
Day 5: 4★ hotel in Wuzhong
Day 6: 4★ hotel in Yinchuan
Important notice
please read
If the hotels above are not available at your requested time, they will be replaced by similar ones.
The order of hotels, attractions and restaurants may be adjusted for special circumstances such as weather, transport or flights; the local guide will adjust as needed to keep the itinerary smooth.
This is a group tour; participants must enter and exit as a group. If a traveller leaves the group midway, all meals, tours, accommodation and other group activities in the itinerary count as a personal waiver with no refund, and tips must still be paid for the full number of days.
Hotel rooms in this itinerary are twin rooms (two single beds). A double or triple room may carry additional charges.
The above prices are for the entire group; no refund is given for senior-citizen discount tickets.
Itinerary, flight times and hotels are subject to final confirmation.
No refund is given if a traveller chooses not to use internal transport within a scenic area for personal reasons (such as age or physical condition).
Because local authorities follow inbound tour groups, please cooperate with the guide by handing over the boarding passes used for arrival.
Three-Lake Traverse uses off-road vehicles with 4 travellers per vehicle; the Day 4 bonfire party depends on the weather.
No shopping stops
Child categories: child with bed 2-11 years pays the adult rate; child without bed 2-11 years
Philippine passport holders need a China visa; the group visa is not included (USD 40 per person)
No refunds for senior citizen discount tickets or for guests who voluntarily skip internal transport in scenic areas
Hotels are subject to replacement with similar ones if not available
Guests are asked to hand the arrival boarding passes to the tour guide, as local tourism authorities follow inbound tour groups
Where you’ll go
14 stops
1
Western Xia Imperial Tombs
A large burial complex of the Western Xia dynasty emperors near Yinchuan, known as the Pyramids of the East.
2
COFCO Great Wall Talent Winery
A winery in Ningxia's wine region, with a tasting of two wines included on the visit.
3
Lanshan Park
A Yinchuan park known for its Roman-style architecture, photographed at sunset.
4
Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio
A film set of old Chinese frontier scenery near Yinchuan, used for many well-known movies.
5
Helan Mountain Rock Art
Ancient rock carvings on Helan Mountain, reached on this tour with an electric cart.
6
Huaiyuan Night Market
A busy Yinchuan evening market with local street food and snacks.
7
Wulan Lake
A desert lake in the Ningxia desert area, crossed on the Three-Lake Traverse by off-road vehicle.
8
Three-Lake Traverse
An off-road desert drive through the Tengger Desert's lakes, with four travellers per vehicle.
9
Tengger Desert
A large desert area in northern China, visited with an overnight stay at a desert resort.
10
Shapotou
A scenic area on the edge of the Tengger Desert beside the Yellow River, with dunes and a glass bridge.
11
Yellow River Grand Canyon
A scenic gorge of the Yellow River in Ningxia, explored on a boat tour.
12
108 Pagodas
A stepped group of 108 Buddhist pagodas on a hillside beside the Yellow River in Qingtongxia.
13
Najiahu Grand Mosque
A large mosque in Wuzhong's Najiahu village, a centre of Ningxia's Hui Muslim culture.
14
Shuidonggou
A well-known Paleolithic archaeological site near Yinchuan with a scenic area and real-scene experience.
Know before you go
China tips
Practical tips for China, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly. Need a hand with the visa or tickets? Our team is glad to help.
Entry requirements
Tourist visa required
Philippine passport holders need a Chinese tourist (L) visa arranged before travel — our ticketing desk can walk you through the requirements. Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages. No vaccinations are required.
Money
Renminbi (¥); go cashless
China runs on mobile pay — set up Alipay or WeChat Pay and link a Visa/Mastercard before you fly; they now work for tourists almost everywhere. Carry some cash as backup. Tipping is not customary. Budget roughly ₱2,000–3,500 a day for meals and extras.
Weather & what to pack
Four seasons; check your month
Shanghai has hot, humid summers and cold winters; Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang) is mild by day but cool at night and sits at altitude. Layers, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, sunblock and a rain layer cover most dates.
Getting around
Metro plus Didi
City metros are fast, cheap and signed in English; use the Didi app (with in-app English) for taxis. Your package covers airport transfers and a private coach on tour days, and high-speed trains link the cities.
Language
Mandarin; little English
English is limited outside hotels, so keep translations handy. Useful words: Nǐ hǎo (hello), Xièxie (thank you), Duōshǎo qián? (how much?). Your guide translates throughout the tour.
Culture & etiquette
Mind the customs
Give and receive items with both hands, never stand chopsticks upright in rice, and queue patiently. Photography can be restricted at temples and official sites — follow the signs and your guide.
Safety & health
Very safe; carry your passport
China is very safe with low street crime; carry your passport as ID. Drink bottled or boiled water. Emergencies: police 110, ambulance 120. Keep your hotel’s name in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
Connectivity
VPN + roaming, not a local SIM
Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked in China — install a trusted VPN before you arrive. The easiest data is an international roaming SIM/eSIM that routes outside the firewall. WeChat keeps you in touch and pays.
Must-see sights & food
The Bund & Lijiang old town
See Shanghai’s Bund skyline and Yu Garden, or Yunnan’s Stone Forest, Lijiang old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Try xiaolongbao soup dumplings, hotpot, roast duck and Yunnan rice noodles.
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