Desert Elegance: Ningxia Wine Retreat

Embark on a tour to Ningxia, the birthplace of China's most influential, globally awarded wines. Here, the majestic Helan Mountains stand as timeless guardians against sweeping desert winds, protecting the mineral-rich alluvial plain. This exceptional terroir yields grapes with supple tannins and bold fruit aromas, especially elegant Cabernet Sauvignon reds that have captivated wine lovers around the world. In fact, nearly half of the gold medal winners at the annual Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards come from this region.

Your immersive visit begins in the heart of the desert at the esteemed Xige Estate. Inside its classic "circle within a square" Chinese design, step into a vast cellar lined with thousands of distinctive red-ring barrels for an intimate tasting guided by experts. Then enjoy a private feast of tender Tan lamb, masterfully prepared by a state banquet chef and thoughtfully paired with the estate’s award-winning wines, creating an exquisite harmony of bold frontier spirit and refined elegance.
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Savor and Explore: Ningxia

In just over a decade, Ningxia transformed from barren Gobi fringes into a radiant burgundy gem among emerging wine frontiers. Today, the region boasts over 570,000 mu of vineyards and over 200 estates. During your visit, enjoy the region's iconic Chardonnay or discover the exquisite harmony of Cabernet Sauvignon paired with hearty northwestern roasts, capturing the deep essence and soul of Ningxia's world-class wines.
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Wine & Wonder Await

Curated by Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards, these exclusive journeys will guide you through China's iconic wine regions with private arrangements and a thoughtful pacing. You’ll step deep into the vineyards and cellars of award-winning estates to experience their rich terroir, dedicated craftsmanship, expert winemaking, and warm hospitality. Indulge in a bespoke escape that reveals the soul of Chinese wine, available only through Wynn.
Itineraries

Two days and one night, with afternoon arrival and departure (optional extra day available)

A curated stay at Xige Estate’s resort with a classic "circle within a square" Chinese design, offering a private, immersive escape tucked away in the heart of the vines

Culinary delights: Breakfast, lunch, and a gala dinner with curated seasonal dishes and wine pairings featuring:

Authentic Local Specialties:

  • ● Traditional Slow-Cooked Tan Lamb Chops
  • ● Grilled Beef Ribs with Vine Wood (Well-Done), Red Wine Sauce
  • ● Whole Reservoir Carp with Fermented Bean Crumb
  • ● Steamed Suckling Lamb (Intangible Cultural Heritage Recipe)

 

Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards winning wines:

  • ● 2024 Best Value Wine and Best White Wine – Xige Estate Xige N28 Chardonnay 2021
  • ● 2025 Best Cabernet Gernischt – Xige Estate Jade Dove Single Vineyard Cabernet Gernischt

Signature Experiences

In-depth winery explorations: Discover the vineyard, cellar, and elegant villa up close while learning the art of winemaking

Exclusive VIP tastings: Savor award-winning wines in tranquil settings with one-on-one guidance from experts on each vintage's style and character

Barrel tasting and personalized reservation: Taste wines straight from the barrel before bottling, reserve your own barrel, and personalize it with your name or special mark, creating a cherished memory that you can collect when it matures

Private transfers: Enjoy seamless, exclusive transportation with a relaxed and intimate rhythm

Best time to visit: September for a hand-on experience of harvesting

Optional Extension: Ningxia In-Depth Exploration Day

 

Enhance your journey with an optional one-day extension curated by Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards that takes you deeper into Ningxia’s captivating culture and terroir. Unveil the grand legend of a lost dynasty at the Xixia Imperial Tombs, where pyramid-like mausoleums rise like the pyramids from the sweeping wilderness beneath the Helan Mountains, and explore the Rock Paintings of Helan Mountain, where ancient petroglyphs carved into the cliffs whisper stories of nomadic life from a thousand years ago. Let the elegant wines of the Helan eastern foothills echo with history with this memorable tour extension, creating an even richer and longer-lasting finish.

Getting There

Xige Estate

No. 1 Xige Road, Gezi Mountain, Qingtongxia City, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
75-minute drive to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport

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