Must-visit places in Ningxia

Ningxia has an increasing number of high-quality tourist routes, such as the national 5A-level scenic spot Shuidonggou, which is the birthplace of ancient Chinese archaeology and holds significant importance in the field of archaeology.

Shuidonggou site

Translated to English: As the earliest discovered cultural relic site from the Paleolithic Age in China, Shuidonggou is known as the "birthplace of prehistoric Chinese archaeology". It has the most intact military defense system of the Great Wall in China, including the Ming Dynasty Great Wall and military defense structures such as the hidden soldier caves.

Tombs of the Western Xia kings

The Western Xia Imperial Tombs, located at the eastern foot of the Helan Mountains, is a collective term for the tombs of the emperors of the Western Xia dynasty. Covering an area of approximately 50 square kilometers, it is one of the largest and best-preserved imperial tombs in China, and is known as the "Eastern Pyramids".

Shapotou Tourist Area

Shapotou Tourist Area, located on the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert in Ningxia, boasts unique natural landscapes and abundant cultural scenery. It is widely regarded by experts in the industry as a world-renowned and distinctive tourist destination.

Shahu Ecotourism Area

The Shahu Ecological Tourism Area in Ningxia is a tourist gem that blends the beauty of the water towns in the Jiangnan region and the magnificence of the northern desert, creating a "Silk Road relay station." Main attractions include the Shahu International Sand Sculpture Park, Bird Island (Bird Paradise), Hudu Wetland (Bird Observation Station), Xinmen District Square, and Shahu Inscription Stone.

Zhenbei Fort Huaxia Western Film City in Yinchuan City

Zhenbeibao Western Film City in Ningxia, founded by the famous writer Zhang Xianliang, is a national 5A-level tourist attraction and a national cultural industry demonstration base. It has been the filming location for more than a hundred films such as "A Chinese Odyssey" and "Red Sorghum".

Helan Mountain Rock Art Scenic Area

Helanshan Rock Art Scenic Spot is located on the eastern foothills of Helanshan Mountain, spanning over 30 kilometers from Baisikou in the north to Sanguankou in the south. Major attractions include the Twin Pagodas at Baisikou, Xiaogunzhongkou, Suyukou Forest Park, and Helanshan Rock Art.