The magical Ningxia is on the south of the Yangtze River. From Wuzhong to Yinchuan, along the Yellow River from south to north, you can see the beautiful scenery of Ningxia. From the typical northwest scenery, to the misty and rainy south of the Yangtze River, from small bridges to the desert of the Yellow River, the scenery is changing and dreamlike. This is Ningxia. 

Take the train to Qingtongxia Railway Station and get off, take a car (you can take a taxi) to Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon. Here are the earliest Yellow River Iron Bridge in Ningxia, 108 Towers, Dayu Cultural Park, Yellow River Altar, etc. You can mainly watch the 108 Pagoda Scenic Area, which is a national key cultural relic protection unit and the largest existing Lama Pagoda group in China. According to local legends, this was once the place where Mu Guiying appointed generals. However, according to official data, the 108th Pagoda was first built in Xixia. It is arranged according to the odd numbers of 1,3,3,5,5,7,9... The two rows form an isosceles triangle with a total of 108 towers. It is a rare large-scale tower array in the world. It is famous for its unique architectural pattern, mysterious Xixia history and profound Buddhist culture.

 

Here you can also take a cruise to Bird Island for bird watching. This is the largest national wetland park along the Yellow River and one of the top ten bird islands in China. Here, you can not only appreciate the beautiful beauty of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, but also feel the majesty of the Northwest frontier. At the same time, Qingtongxia Hydropower Station, one of the key projects of New China, can also be seen here, which is the first river bed pier-type hydropower station on the Yellow River. On the return journey, you can also go to the first Yellow River bridge in Ningxia - the Yellow River Iron Bridge. This bridge used to communicate the traffic and economy on both sides of the Yellow River. Now, it no longer serves as the important task of traffic and has become a witness of history.

 

After visiting the Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area, you can take a bus to Wuzhong City. There is a strong Ningxia style here, and the food is like clouds. You can enjoy food and accommodation in Wuzhong. 

On the second day, drive to Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia. There are two 5A-level scenic spots in Ningxia, the Western Film and Television City and Shuidonggou Tourist Scenic Spot, as well as the Western Xia Royal Tombs and Helan Mountain Rock Painting Scenic Spot, which are very representative of Ningxia. 

Starting from Wuzhong, take the expressway directly to Shuidonggou tourist attraction in the east of Yinchuan. Shuidonggou Scenic Area has a typical Yadan landform, where there are 40,000-year-old Paleolithic sites and a 500-year-old Ming Dynasty three-dimensional military defense system. In particular, we should talk about the three-dimensional military defense system composed of the Great Wall rammed with earth in the Ming Dynasty, the Cangbing Cave and the Hongshan Fort. In ancient times, it was an important military facility to defend against the invasion of Tatars and other tribes outside the pass. The most interesting thing now is the cave of Tibetan soldiers. The inside is winding and winding, with complete functions, and there are many hidden weapons hidden on the top, wall, and bottom of the cave, which can be retreated and defended, advanced and attacked, and caught by surprise. In addition to these, you can also experience camel riding and desert surfing vehicles with Northwest characteristics, as well as horse-drawn carriages, camel carts and other means of transportation that reflect the characteristics of the old period. Of course, the most worth mentioning is the large-scale live horse battle performance "Northern Xinjiang Tiange". This performance is performed by Mongolian actors throughout the whole process. Immediate skills are skillful, changeable, and amazing. It is truly a nation on horseback. The performance venue is vast, the lineup is strong, and it has a strong appeal. 

A pass in Shuidonggou can be used for one day, and after the tour, you can return to the downtown area of ​​Yinchuan, where there is the famous Huaiyuan Night Market. It is located in Xixia District, near Ningxia University, Northern University for Nationalities and other colleges and universities, very lively. Come here to play freely, be a real foodie! You can stay nearby at night to prepare for the trip on the third day. 

On the third day, you can go to the eastern scenic spot of Yinchuan for sightseeing. Here are the tombs of the Xixia kings, the western film and television city, and the rock painting scenic spot of Helan Mountain. First go to the Xixia Mausoleum, where you can watch the Xixia Royal Tomb, which is known as the Oriental Pyramid, and learn about the history of Xixia. A good place for children's shoes interested in history. After the visit, take a taxi at the door and go directly to the film and television city. There is no need to introduce it in too much detail here, I believe that many children's shoes are familiar with it. 

"Chinese films go to the world from here" is the slogan of the film and television city. Of course, it also deserves this rhetoric. "Red Sorghum" that came out of the moon gate, "Journey to the West" that said "I love you for ten thousand years" on the city gate, and "New Dragon Inn" that came out of the yellow sand in the desert. There are too many familiar scenes here. , it has been integrated into our soul and grows with us. Find the familiar places in the movie here, and feel the emotions and emotions of those characters along with the movie. It seems that time travels back to those scenes, which makes people cry. 

After visiting the film and television city, if you are interested in rock paintings or art, you can continue to Helan Mountain rock paintings. There are the oldest paintings here, you can try to interpret the stories of the ancestors on those rocks, or you can go to the Han Meilin Art Museum to see the works of this art giant to find inspiration for creation. Of course, the premise is that you have to plan your own itinerary and time. 

Of course, this is just my three-day itinerary for Ningxia. If you have enough time, you can also plan Ningxia’s Shapotou, Shahu, Sikouzi, and Mount Sumeru scenic spots into the itinerary. Ningxia's local cuisine has its own characteristics, and many are compatible with cuisines from all over the country. The taste meets the tastes of most people, and there will be no dietary problems. 

In summer, you need to be prepared for sun protection when traveling in the local area. The altitude here is high and the ultraviolet rays are strong. Hats, long-sleeved clothes, sunscreen and sun umbrellas are required, and water should be replenished in time.