How to Get to Shapotou from Yinchuan
1. From Yinchuan South Bus Station (the new bus station)
- Express coach: It takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to reach Zhongwei, with a fare of 46 yuan.
After arriving at Zhongwei Bus Station, take Bus No.2 across the street. Be sure to confirm it heads for Shapotou. Buses run every half an hour and the ticket costs 4 yuan per person.
- Taxi: A one-way ride costs 25 to 30 yuan. Always ask the driver to use the meter.
2. Regular coach
The journey lasts about 3 hours and 30 minutes, and the ticket is priced at 36 yuan.
Upon arrival at Zhongwei Bus Station, take Bus No.2 across the street. Confirm the destination is Shapotou before boarding. Buses depart every half an hour at 4 yuan per person.
A taxi ride costs 25 to 30 yuan. Please insist on using the taxi meter.
3. From Yinchuan Railway Station
There are more trains in the afternoon, plus one departure around 11 a.m. The train fare ranges from 13 yuan to 30 yuan, and the trip takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. Trains are relatively slow. If you take an afternoon train, you will arrive late at night and need to stay overnight in Zhongwei first. Hotels such as Yuelong and Sunshine are decent choices. You can take a local taxi to the hotel.
Local taxi starting fare: 4 yuan for red taxis and 5 yuan for green taxis. Remember to ask for the meter.
Notes
- When taking Bus No.2 in Zhongwei, make sure it is bound for Shapotou.
- Local taxi drivers in Zhongwei often refuse to use meters. Please require them to turn on the meter during the ride. The starting fare is 4 yuan for red taxis and 5 yuan for green taxis within the urban area.
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