2 . The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region was established in 1958, which has many famous tourist attractions.

Shapotou, Zhongwei

Shapotou scenic zone, 16 kilometers west of Zhongwei County in the northwestern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has become a must-see for tourists who visit Ningxia. Wang Wei, a famous poet in ancient China, recorded the beauty of Shapotou in a poem on a mission to the frontier.

The park has many activities on offer, which include drifting on the Yellow River and sliding from a sand dune.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: May to early October

Ticket Price: 80 yuan ($11.7)

Half Price:

①Minors between the ages of 7 and 18;

②Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Shahu Lake, Shizuishan

Shahu Lake, one of the top 10 destinations for holidays in Shizuishan city, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in Northwest China, is surrounded by large marshlands(沼泽) and desert, and is known as the “pearl of the desert” along the Silk Road. The location of the 1995 movie A Chinese Odyssey attracts many visitors.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: May to early October

Ticket Price: 50 yuan ($7.32)

Half Price:

①Minors between the ages of 7 and 18;

②Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park, Yinchuan

Nfingcui Lake National Wetland Park is perhaps the best ecological wetland in China. It is the first national wetland park of the Yellow River Basin. The first established and expanding water and land sports base in the northwest integrates outdoor training, science education, leisure and fishing.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: March to May

Ticket Price: 40 yuan ($5.9)

HalfPrice: Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, Yinchuan

Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, located in Yinchuan city, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has produced many world-famous films, one of which is Zhang Yimou’s Red Sorghum.

Zhenbeipu functioned as a frontier in the Ming Dynasty, but today, the studio has become a tourism destination fully integrating sightseeing, entertainment, relaxation, dining and shopping.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: Late April to early October

Ticket Price: 80 yuan ($11.7)

Half Price: Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a roistered student ID card.

3 . Stone Mountain

Basic Information

Stone Mountain, Georgia, is the world’s largest exposed piece of granite (花岗岩). It is a rock of 7.5 billion cubic feet and it’s just a half-hour drive from Atlanta. But it’s not just the size of the mountain that attracts people to visit. Stone Mountain’s impressive feature is the Confederate Memorial Carving. Three heroes from the Civil War have been carved into the rock: Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E.Lee, and General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. The huge sculptures are surrounded by a carved surface that covers three acres.

How to Visit

Stone Mountain can be visited by taking a cable car ride up the north face. Brave tourists can hike along various paths to get closer to the amazing mountain. A visit to the top uncovers rock pools and views of downtown Atlanta that seems close enough to touch.

What to Visit

Located just outside the park’s west gate is Historic Stone Mountain Village. The village was established in 1839 and offers more than 50 specialty shops and restaurants. Tourists can visit antique (古董) stores as well as shop for art and jewelry created by local artisans.

Detailed Visiting Information

Address: U.S.Highway 78 E., Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA

Telephone: 770/498-5690 or 800/401-2407

Hours of Operation: Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm (due to COVID-19)

Admission: $8 per car

4 . The icy beauty of the Arctic attracts thousands of visitors every year to see its wonderful wildlife, landscape and local cultures. Visitors can take ships on a voyage along the Arctic Ocean or take flights to cities along the Arctic edge. No matter how one gets there, they should wear warm clothes and get ready to take in the attractions.

“Travelling to the Arctic leaves an unforgettable impression on the visitor. Its vast expanse and the fragility of its environment are two things that really blow away people,” said Cheryl Rosa, the director of the US Arctic Research Commission.

Visitors to the Arctic Circle will have a lot of activities to choose from if they want to see all that the region has to offer. Hiking with snowshoes, dog sledding and kayaking are common activities. Visitors with sharp eyes are likely to spot polar bears. To get even closer to the animals of the sea, visitors can go polar snorkeling with seals. Of course, Arctic adventures aren't complete without viewing the wonders of the Arctic Circle's large glaciers and icebergs as well.

One of the most impressive attractions and maybe the most difficult to see is the Northern Lights, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. They are natural lights that glow a brilliant green and light up the horizon. Sometimes they appear as waves that dance across the sky in different colors.

The best places to view the Northern Lights are in Northern Norway, Sweden's Abisko National Park , Iceland, America's Alaska or Canada's Yukon, according to space.com. Charles Deehr, an expert at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geophysical Institute , recommended planning a trip between winter and spring, especially when there is a new moon.

Even though the Arctic is a popular tourist destination, don't forget that people live here too. “It is recommended that visitors go with tour groups that are respectful of Arctic residents (居民) and their culture,” said Rosa. “Too many people can disturb the small villages. Finding tour groups that work with local communities is important.”