Chenyuheng, class 1, grade 3, Chanba sixth primary school, Xi’an

I remember that summer vacation, my family went to Shapotou, Ningxia. It was the first time for the three of us to leave Xi’an and drive to another city.

In the hearts of many people, there may be only sand, camels and endless wilderness. After arriving at Shapotou, when the desert was in front of me, it completely overturned my imagination. It’s the first time I’ve seen a real desert in such a big way. It makes me feel so spectacular.

The sky there is a tile blue, and the ground is a piece of yellow, which looks like a golden ocean and a harvest wheat field. At a glance, I saw rolling hills made of yellow sand. The continuous yellow sand seems to connect with the sky. You can’t see where the end is!

I couldn’t wait to step on the yellow sand with slight heat on my feet. I raised a handful of sand in my hand. I saw the soft fine sand sliding from my fingers without any impurities. There are so many entertainment items in Shapotou! My father took me to play the desert go kart, my mother took me to play the desert sand skiing, and we rode camels. The camel was very docile and sat on its back. At first, I was really afraid. My father told me to relax and look at the distance. The camel bumped in the boundless desert. Listening to the melody of the camel bell, I was not afraid, but also fell in love with the camel.

The most exciting part of desert entertainment is “off-road surfer”. We got on the surfer and let the driver drive us up and down the rolling sand dunes. Every time I rush down from the high sand dunes, my heart will jump out. My hands gripped the guardrail tightly. I only heard my mother screaming. When I got off the surfer, my mother was scared to cry. I felt very exciting. Every project here is full of joy. It’s so happy!

Before I left, I filled two bottles full of sand with the bottle after drinking water. This is the sand at Shapotou. I want to keep it as a souvenir. Watching the sky getting dark, we reluctantly returned to the hotel.

This trip has brought us endless joy. I will go to Shapotou again when I have the chance!

Teacher’s comments: the desert in the eyes of the little author has both colors and pictures. In particular, the desert felt through touch has a great perspective of children. The activities in the desert are exciting and unforgettable. Such a holiday trip leaves a deep impression.

Instructor Gansa

Chenyuheng, class 1, grade 3, Chanba sixth primary school, Xi’an

I remember that summer vacation, my family went to Shapotou, Ningxia. It was the first time for the three of us to leave Xi’an and drive to another city.

In the hearts of many people, there may be only sand, camels and endless wilderness. After arriving at Shapotou, when the desert was in front of me, it completely overturned my imagination. It’s the first time I’ve seen a real desert in such a big way. It makes me feel so spectacular.

The sky there is a tile blue, and the ground is a piece of yellow, which looks like a golden ocean and a harvest wheat field. At a glance, I saw rolling hills made of yellow sand. The continuous yellow sand seems to connect with the sky. You can’t see where the end is!

I couldn’t wait to step on the yellow sand with slight heat on my feet. I raised a handful of sand in my hand. I saw the soft fine sand sliding from my fingers without any impurities. There are so many entertainment items in Shapotou! My father took me to play the desert go kart, my mother took me to play the desert sand skiing, and we rode camels. The camel was very docile and sat on its back. At first, I was really afraid. My father told me to relax and look at the distance. The camel bumped in the boundless desert. Listening to the melody of the camel bell, I was not afraid, but also fell in love with the camel.

The most exciting part of desert entertainment is “off-road surfer”. We got on the surfer and let the driver drive us up and down the rolling sand dunes. Every time I rush down from the high sand dunes, my heart will jump out. My hands gripped the guardrail tightly. I only heard my mother screaming. When I got off the surfer, my mother was scared to cry. I felt very exciting. Every project here is full of joy. It’s so happy!

Before I left, I filled two bottles full of sand with the bottle after drinking water. This is the sand at Shapotou. I want to keep it as a souvenir. Watching the sky getting dark, we reluctantly returned to the hotel.

This trip has brought us endless joy. I will go to Shapotou again when I have the chance!

Teacher’s comments: the desert in the eyes of the little author has both colors and pictures. In particular, the desert felt through touch has a great perspective of children. The activities in the desert are exciting and unforgettable. Such a holiday trip leaves a deep impression.

Instructor Gansa