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Shanghai is wonderful, but if you'd like an escape from the big city try the Shapo Guesthouse in Ningxia province. To get there, fly one hour ($120 each way) to Yinchuan, and then hire a car and driver for the four-hour trip southwest to Shapotou. The final stretch involves a sled ride down a tall sand dune to the guesthouse, set on the banks of the Yellow River. At $20 a night, it's basic (you may want to bring food). But all will be forgiven after a day of exploring the surrounding Zhongwei valley, a verdant oasis of hills and hollows. You can travel by horse or camel for less than $12 an hour. There's also a gorgeous diversion north to Beichangtai village, site of the area's only remaining waterwheel.
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Try the Shapo Guesthouse in Ningxia province if you'd like an escape from the big city
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