Xiangshawan is situated in the territory of Dalad Banner, Ordos. It is three kilometers from the 210 state highway and 44 kilometers from Baotou in the north and 55 kilometers from Dongsheng District of Ordos in the south. Backed by the Kubuqi Desert, the dunes assume a crescent shape with a height of 90 meters andgradient of 45Ўг. In the conditions of the dry climate, people will hear sounds like a bugle and drumbeat in the sand if they surf along the slopes of the dunes. If several people are surfing together, the sound will be as loud as a large bell and you will feel the whole dune is trembling. Presently, there are tram rail inXiangsha Dune, and people can also climb up along the scaling ladder.

Here, you can experience sand exploration, horse and camel riding, glider flying, motor racing, target practice, arrow shooting, sandbaths and swimming. Living in a Mongolian tent, eating mutton by hand, tasting fresh milk and Ordos wine, you can also appreciate Ordossongs and dances and a unique Ordos wedding performance performed by the Xiangshawan Artistic Troupe.

Traffic: There's a stop for the Hohhot-Dongsheng inter-zone route; tourists along the northern route can takethe regular bus from Hohhot and Baotou East Station; tourists along thesouthern route can take regular bus at Dongsheng.

NB: The dune will emit sound in a dry climate. It is betternot go there on rainy days or after the rain.Take a parasol if going there in the summer.

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