The desert in the dream, now the reality journey, come with me to travel to "Ningxia" in the south of the Yangtze River!

sequence

The northwest Ningxia in my memory appeared in textbooks and the Internet. At that time, I felt that Ningxia was like a Hui girl with a mysterious veil. I really wanted to uncover her mysterious veil and see her alluring beauty.

And the wind in May woke up the desert in my dream, and now the reality journey, come with me to travel to "Ningxia" in the south of the Yangtze River!

Yinchuan brews green wine, and the desert is drunk with green eyes.

Go to the shore and ride a camel, and stay in the clear whispers.

The sand lake has been fascinated for a long time, and the autumn is cool and windy.

Fish jump and dance in the reeds, geese fly and the shadow of the sun floats.

schedule

Day1: Chongqing - Guyuan Liupanshan Airport - drive to the hotel: Guyuan Westport Airlines

Day2: Visit Liupanshan National Forest Park and Huoshizhai Tourist Area

Hotel: Guyuan Westport Airlines

Day3: Visit Zhongwei’s Shapotou Tengger Desert Scenic Spot and Tonghu Prairie

Check-in hotel: Zhongwei Northwest Story Hotel

Day4: Visit the Yellow River Palace, the Yellow River Grand Canyon (108 towers, ten miles long gorge) Yellow River Tower

Check-in hotel: GreenTree Inn Qingtongxia

Day5: Visit the Northwest Film and Television City, Helan Mountain Rock Paintings, Xixia Royal Tombs

Check in Hotel: Starry Sky Tent in Shahu Scenic Area

Day6: Sand Lake (Cruise Boat + Wetland Museum + Sand Sculpture Garden), Bairuiyuan Wolfberry Museum, Yinchuan Airport—Chongqing

Preparation

1. Sunglasses: The sun in Ningxia is very poisonous, so you must wear sunglasses, especially in deserts and sandstorms.

2. Hat: It is best to wear the kind that can be fixed on the head, such as the one with a rope tied around the neck, because the wind in Ningxia is particularly strong.

3. Sunscreen: Ultraviolet rays are strong, and if you are outdoors for a long time, it is best to use more than 50 times.

4. Lipstick: I want to emphasize this, the weather in Ningxia is very dry in summer, even if you drink a lot of water, your lips will feel chapped, so you must bring lip balm.

5. Scarves or magic headscarves: one is for sun protection, the other is to prevent wind and sand, and the third is because of the large temperature difference between morning and evening, when it is cold, a large scarf can also be used as a shawl. It can be worn with different styles of clothes, sun protection and warmth.

6. Moisturizing cream: As mentioned earlier, Ningxia is very dry, so moisturizing is indispensable.

7. Allergy medicine, cold medicine and the like: the weather over there is very dry and the climate is different, in order to prevent acclimatization, cold and diarrhea.

8. Thin coat (preferably with thicker clothes), the temperature difference between morning and evening is large.

9. Selfie artifact, camera, etc.

10. Bring an extra pair of shoes, flip-flops or shoe covers: When playing in the desert, if you wear ordinary shoes, your shoes will be full of sand after walking for a while.

day1

Ningxia has a long history and culture, is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, and is located on the "Silk Road".

As a Chongqing native who has never been to Ningxia, I have been deeply attracted by the northwest style here. From Guyuan Airport to the city, the feeling of this road is no longer the backward loess high slope in my imagination. The air here is fresh , the sky is light blue, and there is not much traffic on the wide road. So first impressions are really good

Guyuan Xigang Aviation Hotel

Today I stayed at the Guyuan Xigang Aviation Hotel, which is located on the North Road, the eastern section of the ancient Silk Road - Beijing Road, Guyuan New District. The environment is beautiful and the transportation is convenient. The room is clean and comfortable, the service is amiable, the facilities are complete, and you feel at home when you stay!

Wanhe Hotel for dinner

After checking in, it was already past 7 o'clock in the evening. The dinner was eaten in the famous Wanhe Hotel. It sounds like an ordinary hotel from the name, but the food here is worth a try. Taste a different flavor . The location is only a ten-minute drive from our hotel.

A very creative dish with mashed potatoes inside and a layer of vegetables on the outside.

Four-color soup is composed of various vegetables, healthy and delicious.

A snack called Taiyangxin, shaped like a sunflower, tastes good, with beef in the middle.

day2

From spring to autumn, there is no midsummer—Liupanshan National Forest Park

The first station

Came to the "Liupanshan National Forest Park" known as spring and autumn without midsummer

Liupanshan National Forest Park is located in the center of the triangle formed by Xi'an, Yinchuan and Lanzhou, in the south of Ningxia. The southern section is called Longshan, extending south to the north of Baoji, the western end of Shaanxi Province. It is a long and narrow mountainous area running from north to south, with the highest peak of Migang Mountain reaching 2,942 meters. Another peak on the north side is also called Liupan Mountain, with a height of 2,928 meters. The road from Pingliang to Jingning passes here. The mountain road is narrow and winding, and you have to go through a six-fold winding road to reach the peak, hence the name. The east slope of the mountain is steep and the west slope is gentle. The Liupan Mountain is one of the youngest mountains in my country. It traverses the three provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia with majestic majesty. It is not only a natural barrier for the Guanzhong Plain, but also an important watershed in the north. The Hulu River originates here.

Xiaonanchuan is the trump card scenic spot of Liupan Mountain and one of the main sources of the Jing River.

It also includes scenic spots such as Gushutan, Acacia Water, Birch Bend, Red Birch Forest, Flying Stream, and Dragon Girl Bathing. After entering, the flowing springs and waterfalls are known as "Little Jiuzhai".

Enter Xiaonanchuan and walk along the waterway, which is a long stream. Listen to the gurgling water along the road and enjoy the infinite beauty of nature.

Flowing springs and waterfalls, although the weather was not so good and it was raining lightly, Xiao Nanchuan in the rain looked like a fresh girl.

When it rains, you need to be extra careful when walking on the small bridge made of bluestone slabs.

Along the stream, continue to the depths of Xiaonanchuan, listening to the gurgling of the stream, it seems that the stream is singing cheerfully, and occasionally a cool breeze blows into the lungs, and sometimes there is a kind of cleansing of the soul. feeling of enlightenment.

fly straight down

A pair of cute little sisters stand out among the green trees.

I don't know what happened to this fallen ancient tree, but its roots are still thick and lush.

The girl standing on the root of the tree looks mysterious and beautiful.

The ecological environment of Liupan Mountain can be said to be well protected without any pollution.

Liupanshan Ecological Museum is located in the core area of ​​Liupanshan National Forest Park in Guyuan City, Ningxia, across the river from Liupanshan Botanical Garden. There are 788 kinds of higher plant specimens and 215 kinds of vertebrate specimens on display in Liupanshan Mountain; the skulls of three-toed horses that survived and multiplied in Liupanshan Mountain in ancient times, tooth fossils, and the replica skeleton of woolly rhinoceros, a cold-loving animal, and other precious animal specimens.

The entire scenic spot of Liupan Mountain includes Laolongtan, Wild Lotus Valley, Liangdian Gorge, Red Army Long March Memorial Hall and other scenic spots. After entering Liupanshan National Forest Park, you need to take a sightseeing car to go up the mountain. Xiaonanchuan" and then go to "Liupanshan Museum". After coming out of the museum, the next stop is Liangdian Gorge. There are many handicrafts sold here at the gate of the scenic spot. They are all handmade by the locals themselves, which is more commemorative.

Four unique landscapes—Huoshizhai National Geological Park

I have always heard that there is a Danxia Mountain in Ningxia - Huoshizhai National Geological (Forest) Park

Huoshi Village is located in the western border of China, in the southern mountainous area of ​​Ningxia, 15 kilometers north of Xiji County. Because its mountains are dark red, like a burning flame, it is named Huoshizhai. Among the sparse forests, there are also clusters of arrow bamboos, adding a bit of southern beauty to the northern landscape. Within a hundred miles of Huoshizhai, there are many large and small towering peaks, among which the famous ones are Saozhu Ridge, Shisi Mountain, and Zhaobi Mountain.

The group of grottoes in the distance, like a burning flame, is so red that people are amazed. This uncanny workmanship of nature is so magical.

The gates of the scenic spot are all made of thick red sandstone.

The main scenic spots are: Eagle Snake Peak, Yuntai Mountain, Yuntai Pinnacle, Dingfu Palace, Feilai Stone, Wangxia Pavilion, Daobei Ridge, Lovers Valley, Mukezhai & Sphinx, Lilac Valley, Huoshizhai Geological Museum, Optimus Prime, Twin Breasts, Elephant Trunk Hill.

Yuntai Mountain gets its name from the local natural environment. Every time after the rain, the clouds and mist are shrouded. Standing on the mountain is like being in a fairyland of Yuntai.

At this time, Yuntai Mountain is surrounded by blue sky and white clouds.

As the name suggests, this place is like a big knife, dividing the Huoshizhai scenic area into two parts. The west side is the Lover’s Valley with beautiful scenery and birds singing, and the east side is the Zhaizigou with trees covering the sun and pines like the sea. Daobei Ridge is the most precipitous and steepest place in the scenic spot.

It is estimated that this is a holy place for taking pictures. All kinds of girls in Hanfu create here.

This place is a natural stone city, and the stone city is naturally red, which is the most peculiar.

The Zen Buddhist Temple Grottoes are located in Chanyao Village, Huozhai Township, Xiji County. Because they are connected to Mount Xumi in Guyuan County, they are also called "Mount Xumi Zen Buddhist Temple".

The grotto is chiseled on a pinnacle-like pagoda-like pinnacle. The pinnacle is about 120 meters high, like a spear piercing the sky. If you climb to the top of the peak, the clouds and mist will float under your feet. There are 10 existing grottoes in the east and west of Shifeng, and the remaining murals, stone sculptures and so on. Among them, the largest grotto is 15 meters away from the peak, which is in the shape of a rectangular flat top. Local residents offer three clay statues of gods. There is a grotto in the lower half of Shifeng, which is 15 meters deep, 4 meters wide and 5 meters high. The cave can accommodate more than a hundred people. The strange peaks and rocks around the main peak of the grottoes rise in the sky, or sink into the valley, with different shapes.

From a distance, it looks like an elephant's head, lying and standing among the blue sky and white clouds. This is Elephant Trunk Hill.

A friend who was traveling with me met a little girl of the Hui nationality and had to take a group photo with her. The tourists at the end were also very friendly and insisted that we come over after taking pictures

Looking up, there is also a thrilling high-altitude suspension bridge across the valley. If you like adventure and challenges, come and experience it!

Walking on this colorful stairway, everyone is surprised and delighted.

Climbing up to the top of Yuntai Mountain along the stone ladder, you will feel the emptiness and greatness of "Looking at all the small mountains".

At the foot of Danshan and white clouds, overlooking the blue waves of the loess, the morning glow rises with the red sun, and the evening mist leads the new moon to the west.

When you stand on the only glass suspension bridge in the northwest, 118 meters above the ground, the first feeling is excitement and thrill!

This glass plank road is located between Yuntai Mountain and Wangxia Pavilion in the scenic area. It is a glass plank road with a suspension bridge in the air. The glass suspension bridge is 268 meters long, and the bridge body is 118 meters above the ground. Both ends of the suspension bridge are wooden structures, and the middle 30 meters is a plank road made of tempered glass.

Mu Kezhai is surrounded by steep cliffs on three sides. It has been a place for merchants on the Silk Road to rest and trade since ancient times. The story of Mu Guiying has been passed down here.

day3

The vast desert—Shapotou

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Shapotou, the Tengger Desert, the only place on the ancient Silk Road.

There is the largest natural sand skiing field in China, the "No. 1 Cable in the World on the Yellow River" across the Yellow River, the ancient waterwheel representing the Yellow River culture, the sheepskin raft, the oldest transportation tool on the Yellow River, and the rare mirage in the desert. You can ride a camel across the Tengger Desert, you can take an off-road vehicle to surf the sand sea, and you can enjoy the wonders of the lonely smoke in the desert and the sunset on the long river.

Shapotou is located on the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert in the west of Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It is the junction point of Ningxia, Mongolia and Gansu provinces (regions), the first mouth of the Yellow River, the Eurasian passage, and the only place where the ancient Silk Road must pass. It is surrounded by mountains in the south, majestic and majestic Qilian Mountains, Fragrant Mountains, and in the north is the Tengger Desert, which is lined with sand peaks and stretches for thousands of miles. .

The big windmill reminds me of the leisurely life in Lijiang, enjoying the little things that happen every time I travel.

Sheepskin rafts, commonly known as "paizi", are an ancient ferry tool. They cut off the heads and hooves of goats, and then tie off the whole sheepskin. The "paizi" made of "off" can be carried by one person, which is very light.

If you sit on the "row", the raftman paddles the raft forward, which is very interesting.

There are many exciting items to play here: Jinsha bell-sand boarding, crossing the Yellow River-sheepskin raft, re-walking the Silk Road-riding on the sand by camel, Game of the Brave-Yellow River Shuttle, galloping in the desert-sand sea, a Jumping Down—Yellow River Bungee Jumping

Sandboarding: Slide down from the top of Shapotou, which is about 100 meters high. At this time, it feels like flying forward at extreme speed. The whole process is very exciting. Just relax on the sandboard, and you can let out loud After a while, I arrived under the sandy slope. After waking up for a while, I realized that this was just a pediatric problem, and there was no end to pressure. It is recommended to pack your belongings before sandboarding. Once you fall into the sand, you can only contribute to the desert.

The Shapotou tourist area is divided into two by the Baolan Railway. It is adjacent to the Yellow River in the south and the Tengger Desert in the north. It is a tourist area for desert activities.

The Yellow River in the distance is flowing slowly.

Standing high and looking far away, you can see the Yellow River and Baolan Railway from the height of Shapotou. The whole scenery is quite spectacular.

Shapotou integrates the vast desert, the turbulent Yellow River, the tall and straight mountains, and the green oasis.

The prices of many recreational items in Shapotou are clear at a glance.

march to the desert

Make a shadow with the cute little camel

Mercedes in the desert

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boundless desert

You can release your mood as much as you want when you enter the desert. It is recommended to wear a red dress. Taking pictures in the golden desert is the most beautiful.

The wind raised the corners of his clothes, a lovely and beautiful person, walking in the boundless desert, like an oil painting.

The friends in the same industry couldn't help being attracted, joined the photo mode, and had a great time together.

Like a fairy dancing in the wind

Catch a cute little camel alive, its eyes are so cute.

Embark on the Silk Road

The camel is known as the boat of the desert. Riding on the camel's back, listening to the camel bells, and looking at the long yellow sand, it is very comfortable and leisurely. Girls can wrap their heads tightly with red scarves, and taking pictures is also a strong exotic style.

All kinds of handmade works of art, if you like, you can take one back as a souvenir.

Passionate Night—Tonghu Grassland

Alxa Tonghu Grassland is located in the hinterland of the Tengger Desert at the junction of Ningxia and Inner Mongolia. It is 200 kilometers away from Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot in the east, 26 kilometers away from Zhongwei County in Ningxia in the south, looks west at the Hexi Corridor in Gansu, and borders the Mongolian People's Republic in the north. .

On the edge of the lake, there is a visible desert geological form. The scenery of the grassland is completely different from that of the desert, and there is also a side of green mountains and green waters. The fusion of this scenery and the desert is particularly charming.

According to the research of geologists, in ancient times, Tonghu Caoyuan was once a lake with vast mist and blue waves. Later, as the climate changed, the rainfall gradually decreased, and the area of ​​the lake continued to shrink, slowly evolving into an inland lake basin. Now there are only a dozen small lakes scattered in the lake basin.

Every night, there are Mongolian singing and dancing, interactive games for tourists, equestrian, wrestling and other performances. The audience is really excited.

Tourists participate in it and perform the unique wedding customs here.

There are also Mongolians performing unique wrestling methods. During the wrestling match, he wears a cowhide vest with copper nails "Zhaodage" and wraps a red, yellow and blue turban around his head.

, wearing Mongolian leather boots, a belt tied around the waist, chaps on the lower body, and a colorful streamer hanging around the neck.

The enthusiasm at the scene ignited the audience, and the tourists couldn't help but want to try this unique way of wrestling.

Enthusiastic Mongolians offer welcome wine

Dinner - Yudu Lizi Wine

After watching the performance, we arrived in Zhongwei and tasted the food here.

The dishes of this hotel in Yudu Ritz are sincerely recommended. If you are not used to the Northwest flavor, you can come here to taste different Chinese characteristics.

The last picture of the whole family, every dish is my favorite taste.

A Delicate Beef Gazpacho

Check In to Northwest Story Hotel

I stayed at the Northwest Story Hotel in the evening. The first feeling when I entered the hotel was simplicity. The rooms are all modern and open design, which is very suitable for young people.

day4

Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon, 108 Towers, China Yellow River Tower

Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon is located in Wuzhong City, the hometown of the Hui people known as the "Pearl on the Fortress".

It is the last canyon in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, known as the "Little Three Gorges of the Yellow River". Qingtongxia Barrage Dam, Ningxia Water Conservancy Expo, 108 Pagodas, Dayu Cultural Park, Shili Changxia, Bird Island, Niushou Shanxi Temple, Chinese Yellow River Altar and many other scenic spots are located on both sides of the Yellow River. It is dizzying, and it shows the Yellow River culture, Xixia culture, Hui culture and the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River in a concentrated manner.

We came to the Yellow River Palace in Zhongwei, which is located in the main square of the "Dance of the Great River" era by the Yellow River. The 36.9-meter-high Yellow River Palace is the core building of the scenic spot, with a drop-shaped shape. Its idea adopts the implication of Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's poem "The water of the Yellow River comes from the sky", which means to condense the water of the Yellow River into the form of water droplets.

From the entrance, it can be seen that the entire Yellow River Palace is half-hidden underground. Taking the entire Yellow River basin as the main line, it is divided into three exhibition areas: the Yellow River Geography and Water System, Humanities and History, and Ecology and Biology.

The historical and cultural remains of the nine provinces along the Yellow River are shown on the map

Walking into the Yellow River Palace, visitors can enjoy the introduction of historical and cultural relics and the display of cultural relics in the nine provinces and regions along the Yellow River in the chapter on the humanities and history of the Yellow River Basin. exist. The Yellow River Palace comprehensively and detailedly demonstrates the political, economic and cultural status of the Yellow River in the entire basin and the 5,000-year history of civilization of the Chinese nation.

Showing the cultural and historical footprints around the Yellow River Basin

Walking in is the 3D physical display of the ecological organisms of the Yellow River. Here, tourists can appreciate the ecological overview of the Yellow River Basin, as well as models of various animal and plant specimens. Walking inside will have an experience of being in it.

After leaving the Yellow River Palace, you can see the magnificent scene of the Yellow River.

The green plants here are also done relatively well, and there is no sense of desolation in the northwest at all.

The nine bends of the river meet in bronze, and the cliffs are red in the sunset. The ten-mile long gorge is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with cliffs and cliffs on both sides, and a variety of wonders. Sleeping Buddha Mountain, Bird Island, Tianshu Pavilion, ancient stone carvings and other landscapes are dizzying. Every scenic spot has a rich history, and every landscape has a beautiful legend.

There is Dujiangyan in the south and Qingtongxia in the north. The Qingtongxia Water Conservancy Project is one of the earliest projects established in the upper reaches of the Yellow River in the early days of the founding of New China. Its completion ended the history of water diversion without dams in Ningxia for more than two thousand years. The first of the nine main canals, including the Qin Canal, Han Canal, and Tanglai Canal, gathers in Qingtongxia, making full use of the water resources of the Yellow River to implement artesian irrigation, which greatly promotes the overall development of Ningxia's industry, agriculture, and economic society, and has achieved "the Yellow River in the world is rich in Ningxia and Serbia". It has the reputation of "Shangnan Ningxia Chuan".

Qingtongxia 108 Tower

I heard that the 108 towers on the edge of the Qingtong Gorge on the Yellow River are a mystery, because no one can tell that it was built for the union.

The 108 Pagoda is one of the existing large-scale ancient pagodas in China. It is located under the cliff on the west bank of Qingtongxia Reservoir, 60 kilometers south of Yinchuan City. The inscribed silk script and the Buddhist temple may have been built in the Xixia period as a group of solid Lama-style pagodas.

The pagodas are arranged in twelve rows according to the odd numbers of 1, 3, 3, 5, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 from top to bottom according to the mountain situation, a total of 108 seats, forming The huge tower group with a triangular overall plane is named after the number of towers.

According to folklore, the 108 Pagoda is Mu Guiying's "Dianjiang Terrace" and "Tianmen Formation". In fact, it is a Buddhist memorial tower. Buddhism boils down the troubles of life into 108 kinds, and to eliminate troubles, it stipulates that there are 108 pearls, chanting sutras 108 times, and ringing bells 108 times. The construction of 108 towers means to eliminate troubles.

When we arrived, the weather was not so good, there was a strong wind and sand, and the whole scenic spot looked gray, but it didn't affect our curiosity to watch the wonders of the world at all.

China Yellow River Tower

In the afternoon, I came to the "Chinese Yellow River Building", one of the representative landmarks of Ningxia Yellow River Culture

The Yellow River Chinese History and Culture Exhibition Hall, the Yellow River Ningxia History and Culture Exhibition Hall, the Yellow River Impression Exhibition Hall, and the Yellow River Cultural Performance Hall are set up in the China Yellow River Building. It is a museum that comprehensively displays the splendid civilization of the Yellow River for 5,000 years, an important carrier of the Yellow River culture in Ningxia, and a well-known tourist attraction in the west and even the whole country. It is the finishing touch and one of the iconic landscape projects of the Golden Bank of the Yellow River in Ningxia. It will be the first building to display the Yellow River culture in the country. It is also known as the four famous buildings in China together with the Yellow Crane Tower, Tengwang Pavilion and Guanque Tower.

From a distance, you can see that the overall style of the Zhonghua Huanghe Building imitates the ancient architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The main color is red, yellow and blue, which is quite imposing.

On the arc-shaped square before the entrance to the scenic spot, there are twelve bronze totem poles standing on the left and right sides. The content of the totem poles is selected from the twelve zodiac signs, which is very majestic.

On the large steps at the entrance of the main building of the Yellow River, the image of Tie Niu in Tang Kaiyuan was enlarged and reproduced. The Tie Niu's head is north and tail is south, the eyes are wide open, and it looks like a heavy load. The image is lifelike and lifelike. The entire Yellow River Tower is behind Tie Niu, as if protecting an important historical culture of China.

There are four gate towers in the Yellow River Tower, namely Qinglong Gate, Baihu Gate, Xuanwu Gate and Suzaku Gate; this is the Xuanwu Gate of the main gate.

The building elevation of the Yellow River Tower is 108 meters, of which: the turtle-shaped mountain of the Yellow River Tower is 19 meters high, the two-storey platform at the bottom is 16.2 meters high, and the main building is 72.8 meters high. There are nine floors above the ground (including two mezzanine floors), and two floors underground. Overall, there are seven bright and nine dark.

The entire Yellow River Tower shows five aspects of Ningxia's Yellow River culture, irrigation culture, farming culture, Hui culture, and the new rhyme of the Yellow River. It excavates and organizes cultural connotations for the whole region and the whole country, reflecting the soul of the Golden Bank of the Yellow River. It also contains various LED-3D technologies, real objects, scenes and other elements, recreating the history of thousands of years from Dayu's water control to people's control of the Yellow River, and the development of the Yellow River for the benefit of mankind, fully displaying the "Yellow River Culture".

Nine bends of the river converge in bronze, and the cliffs are red in the sunset

The mountains and rivers of the Shilichang Gorge are interdependent. Every scenic spot here is a rich history, and every landscape has a beautiful legend.

Yurt special dinner

After admiring the many beautiful scenery, come to the special dinner of the yurt located beside the Yellow River Tower.

Roast lamb leg, authentic taste, a dish that friends who love lamb must not miss.

Eight-treasure cake is a bit like the eight-treasure rice in our southwest.

Crispy Chicken

day5

The Mysterious Tombs of Xixia Kings

If you love history, you must not miss this scenic spot. The Xixia Mausoleum, also known as the Xixia Emperor Mausoleum and Xixia Emperor Mausoleum, is the tomb of the emperors and royal tombs of the Xixia Dynasty. The Royal Mausoleum is located in the west of Yinchuan City, Ningxia, with Helan Mountain in the west and Yinchuan Plain in the east, with an altitude of 1130 meters to 1200 meters. It is one of the largest and most complete imperial cemeteries in China, and it is also the largest existing one Xixia Cultural Site.

The characters on the gate of the scenic spot are estimated to be unfamiliar to many people, including me. I heard from the commentator that this is the Xixia script founded by Li Yuanhao, the king of Xixia. The four characters are "Dabai Gaoguo", which means "Great Xia Kingdom". .

Above is left (Dabai), below is right (Gaoguo)

After entering the scenic spot, we first visited the Xixia Museum to understand the development of the entire history of Xixia.

The Xixia Museum is the first museum in China to display the history of the rise and fall of the Xixia Kingdom with the Xixia Royal Mausoleum as the background. The exhibition area of ​​the museum is 1883 square meters, and there are 9 exhibition halls. Xixia History and Cultural Relics Exhibition” selects 671 most representative Xixia cultural relics. The “Xixia Research Achievements Exhibition” uses real objects, charts, paintings, photocopied pictures, models, sound and light, etc. to show people in a true and vivid way. History of the rise and fall of the Western Xia Empire.

Xixia culture is a multi-ethnic culture centered on Dangxiang culture. The art of murals and colored paintings integrates the cultures of Dangxiang, Tubo, Uighur and other ethnic groups.

Structural model of the entire Xixia Royal Tomb

There are two basic exhibitions in the museum, "Exhibition of Xixia History and Culture" and "Exhibition of Research Achievements of Xixia". Carved dragon columns, Kaling pinga, Thangka, silk painting, clay sculpture Buddha head, Arhat head and other national first-class cultural relics, as well as remnants of Xixia and Chinese steles, Buddhist scriptures, Xixia porcelain, official seals, Xixia coins, Xixia building materials, etc. It is equipped with auxiliary exhibits such as large sand table models, pagoda models, miniature landscapes, figure statues, copied murals, plates, and photos. It reveals the connotation of Xixia history and culture, and shows the essence of Xixia art.

In the museum, you can fully appreciate the glory and splendor of the Xixia Kingdom in the past.

It is recommended to learn about the history in advance before coming here, otherwise you will be surprised when you arrive at the scenic spot, and it looks like a pile of dirt, but if you really understand its historical origin, you will lament that the wisdom of the ancients is really broad.

Xixia Mausoleum is magnificent in scale and neat in layout. Each imperial mausoleum is an independent and complete building group, facing south, in a vertical rectangle, and its scale is comparable to that of the Ming Tombs. At present, there are two scenic spots available for visiting: "Tomb of King Hao" and "Shuangling".

Mausoleum of King Hao: The mausoleum platform is built with rammed earth, with seven layers of octagonal layers, which are retracted layer by layer. The shape of the platform is tower-shaped. But now there are only rammed earth mausoleums, ruined walls and a piece of rubble.

Due to the close relationship between Xixia and the inland, the overall layout of its cemetery is arranged in accordance with the traditional Chinese pattern of north-south axis and left-right symmetry, which is compatible with the architectural layout and basic characteristics of the imperial mausoleums of the Tang and Song dynasties. Mausoleums, tombs, stele pavilions, and corner platforms also have the unique architectural style of Xixia, forming the inclusive characteristics of Han culture, Dangxiang culture and Buddhist culture.

Helan Mountain rock paintings in ancient times

After visiting the Xixia King's Tomb, I came to the nearby Helan Mountain rock paintings, which is an art gallery of Chinese nomads.

Helan Mountain is located at the junction of Ningxia and Inner Mongolia. It is the western barrier of the Ningxia Plain and a mountain range running from northeast to southwest. The mountain is about 200 kilometers long and 30 kilometers wide at its widest point. There are many faults and cliffs in the mountains, and the ravines are vertical and horizontal.

Tens of thousands of ancient petroglyphs discovered at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain recorded the life scenes of ancient humans grazing, hunting, sacrificing, fighting, entertaining and dancing, copulating, etc. from 3,000 to 10,000 years ago, as well as sheep, cattle, horses, Camel, tiger, leopard and other animal patterns and abstract symbols.

Here is the group of human faces. On this inclined stone surface, there are more than 20 human faces carved in different shapes and faces.

From time to time in the scenic area, there will be big blue sheep standing on the cliffs suddenly.

This represents the petroglyphs of the sun god, and you can clearly see the petroglyphs of the sun god on the rock wall at a height of about 30 meters.

I caught a blue sheep looking into the distance

According to research, the creators of Helan Mountain's petroglyphs may be the masterpieces of Qiang Rong, Yuezhi, Xiongnu, Xianbei, Tiele, Turks, Dangxiang and other ethnic groups who have been active in this area since ancient times. .

Looking for classics in film and television—Zhenbeibao Western Film and Television City

Chinese films go to the world from here

The Northwest Film and Television City of Zhenbeibao Ancient City has the reputation of Oriental Hollywood, and has been rated as "China's Most Popular Tourist Destination" and "China's Best Tourist Attraction". , Primitive, rough, folk features, here filmed "Wrangler", "Red Sorghum", "Journey to the West" and other classic films and more than 100 influential film and television films.

There is a saying at the end of Journey to the West, "Look at that man, he is so strange, like a dog". The most famous movie was shot here.

Ten years ago, Xingye's "Journey to the West" made many people laugh and cry. The scenes in the movie are still deep in their minds. When I came to the classic filming location for the first time, I couldn't calm down the surging mood.

When I came here, I couldn't help but want to experience the scene of the year, and I also wanted to be a Zixia fairy. When I arrived at Niufu, I rented clothes and played time travel with my friends.

It is said that movies are like life. In fact, everyone wants to be that carefree supreme treasure. It’s just that society is changing and people are changing, and age is also increasing. What should be faced must be faced, so the curse will slow down. Slowly reach out to you, and become Monkey King to take all the responsibilities.

When I watched Westward Journey back then, I must have laughed heartlessly, but now when I look back, I don’t know if I have grown up or thought too much, and my understanding of the plot is different. There are more feelings of touch and helplessness in it. If Zhizunbao wants to save Zixia, he must first defeat the Bull Demon King. However, if he wants to defeat the Bull Demon King, he must become Monkey King and wear a golden hoop. If he becomes Monkey King, he must break it. Seven emotions and six desires, forget Zixia. The whole plot seems simple, but it is difficult to make a real choice.

The original scenes and props of some of the filmed films have been preserved and restored in the city.

cute chubby little boy

All kinds of classic shapes are vivid inside and outside.

Zhenbei Fort is the barracks of the ancient fortress. It was first built in 1500, but later Zhenbei Fort was destroyed, and it has a history of more than 500 years. It is restored, and it has a history of more than 290 years.

In fact, if you look carefully, you will find that this place is more like an ancient folk museum, collecting old objects and scenes scattered among the people, and exhibiting them in every corner of the meticulously imitated folk houses. For example, the props and scenes in this Longmen Inn are real and textured, and even the sand and dust blown from time to time are integrated with this place, making the special atmosphere of the entire Zhenbei Fort more realistic.

There are many scenic spots inside, such as those in Ming City: Cornucopia, Shepherd, Cultural Revolution Compound, Moon Gate, Guanzhong City Gate, Firewood Shop, Pansi Cave, Dingzhou General Manager's Mansion, Wine Workshop, Jiuer's Room, Blacksmith Camp, Ruins Gallery, and Recruiting Relatives Taiwan, Longmen Inn, Pansi Cave.

Qingcheng: Wengcheng, Gate of Fortune, Mysterious Cave, Baihuatang, Film and Television Street, Ancient Castle Guigua, Governor's Mansion, Bull Demon Palace, Guanyin Pavilion, Exhibition Hall, Star Kennel, Gaozi Pavilion.

Old Yinchuan Street is a scenic spot based on the replica of the original "Ningxia National Government", commonly known as "Ma Hongkui's Mansion". , Old streets and alleys, tourists can enjoy the old appearance of Yinchuan three-dimensionally.

Vendors wearing costumes from the period of the Republic of China are calling to buy local special snacks.

BBQ in Sand Lake

After visiting the film and television city, it was past six o'clock, and I decided to stay in the Shahu scenic spot tonight.

I heard before that when traveling in Ningxia, Shahu Lake is one of the must-sees, because there are not only misty lakes, golden and picturesque deserts, graceful reeds, but also millions of birds gathering here. There is a song that says: "Golden silk beach, silver silk water, who doesn't say that our sand lake in Ningxia is beautiful, the scenery on the frontier, the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, people don't want to return to the sand lake." This song sang many tourists. Sigh in my heart.

To enter the scenic spot, you need to take a cruise ship before you can reach the sand lake. The time we arrived happened to be when the sun was setting on the mountain. Sitting on the cruise ship and looking at the horizon in the distance, a round of the sun was about to set. The sunset in the sky seemed to be waving a gorgeous veil, mysterious and beautiful.

The sun also gradually shrank its light and became milder, like a bright red lantern with soft flame, hanging on the edge of the sandy lake.

After enjoying the sunset, the BBQ in the sand lake is waiting for us. Today's night is destined to be wonderful.

In a place with mountains, water and deserts, a feast of gourmet food can only be done in the sand lake.

There are professional barbecue chefs grilling delicious food for us, and our stomachs are already ready to move.

If you like to do it yourself, you can also do it yourself.

The boys were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm here, and everyone had a great time.

Romantic Night - Starry Sky Tent in Sand Lake

After enjoying the food, it is very interesting to take a look at the star tent we will stay in at night. As the first panoramic wild luxury "starry sky tent" camping base in Northwest China, it includes rich items such as wild luxury panoramic tents, colorful tents, desert barbecues, bonfire parties, etc., allowing tourists to fully experience the different styles here.

If you live in it and look up, you can see the sky full of stars, which is very romantic.

In the sandy lake, there is a panoramic and transparent starry sky tent, colorful lights, and various astronomical wishes and wishing bottles. This is a lovely and dreamy world.

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Fortified Jiangnan——Shahu Lake

Early in the morning, I got up early in the sand lake and watched the sun slowly pass through the clouds, revealing a face that had already swollen and flushed, as if someone had put a layer of light yellow on the light blue sky, and beneath the light yellow were hidden countless Dao Jinguang.

At this time around the red sun, the rays of the sun are completely dyed, and the light and rolling clouds are dancing like a girl in red.

On the horizon where the water and the sky are connected, a bright red glow leaps out!

Sand Lake, hence the name Siyi, is composed of sand hills and lakes. Here you can take a boat shuttle to find the mystery and excitement of the reeds, you can scream boldly when surfing in the sand sea, and you can ride on the back of a camel and listen to the ancient meaning of the camel bell.

After watching the sunrise, it is a new day, full of hope and sunshine. This feeling is as good as a newborn.

After having breakfast in the scenic spot, we started the trip to the sand lake.

Shahu Lake is located at the foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia, on the golden bank of the Yellow River, 42 kilometers away from Yinchuan City, the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The total area of ​​the scenic spot is 80.10 square kilometers, with more than 20 square kilometers of desert and more than 40 square kilometers of water adjacent to it.

How can you come to Shahu Lake without experiencing its many entertainment items, such as high-altitude zip line, sand boarding, jet ski, water surfing and so on. Among them, the cableway in Shahu Lake is the only aerial desert cableway in Northwest China, and sandboarding on the cableway is very challenging and thrilling.

The price sign above is very clearly marked.

The pavilion made of wool and grass is on the edge of the sand mountain and the lake, which feels like a seaside vacation.

Sitting on the cableway back and forth, you can see the panorama of the entire Shahu Lake, with sand mountains on one side and lakes on the other. This kind of scenery must only be available in Ningxia.

Sandboarding is to take a skateboard to slide down from the top of a high sand mountain naturally. The skateboard is made of plastic materials. Sitting on the sandboard, with both hands on the board wall, both feet are on the front edge, and the body leans forward slightly. As the slope of the sand mountain increased and the speed of the descent accelerated, I suddenly felt the wind in my ears, and I rushed down the mountain in a blink of an eye.

Sand skating is a recreational activity that everyone can play

The willow trees by the lake are just green, swaying gently with the breeze.

Occasionally there are fish dancing happily in the lake

Jet skiing is a kind of sports activity in water racing, and you can experience the thrill of speeding in the speed. This is the first time for me to play, so it is very safe to have professional lessons to help me guide me.

Water parachute is one of my favorite water sports. It is towed by a high-power speedboat, relying on high-speed speed boats to form tension to bring people into the air about 50 meters above the water surface. The project took off naturally and landed smoothly, with no surprises or dangers. With a high view, it is fun.

In the process of playing, you can also ask for more actions, such as superficially touching the water. When your feet fall into the water, you will feel your heart beating. It is very worthwhile to play.

After experiencing many water sports, continue to take the scull boat to Bird Island.

In the sandy lake, among the dense reeds, there are thousands of birds of various kinds. Birds, like people, choose the best and build their own nests. Here, people and nature live in harmony, and birds and fish are interdependent. It can be said that birds have added infinite vitality to the sand lake. It can also be said that this is a paradise for birds, a world for fish, and a paradise for tourists. Birds and fish are actually on the food chain. Because the guano accumulated in the water provides food for the fish, and the fish, shrimp and the tender aquatic plants in the lake become the food for the birds, so the ecological balance between the birds and the fish is maintained.

As the boat slowly moved forward, the reeds by the lake gradually drifted away, presenting a variety of beautiful scenery. Many neatly arranged buildings are continuous around the sand lake, forming a beautiful landscape.

The girl on the opposite side looked over, cruise in the sand lake is the best way to enjoy time.

The reeds in the sand lake are distributed in every corner of the sand lake, and the emerald green reeds are scattered on the lake, together with the lake water, desert, and migratory birds, the northwest and the south of the Yangtze River are beautifully combined into a beautiful picture.

There are also artist performances on the island, all kinds of bird amusing stunts.

On Bird Island, you can see thousands of birds of all kinds living here. Each bird builds its own nest. Here, man and nature live in harmony, and birds and fish are interdependent. It can be said that these little birds add infinite vitality to the sand lake and make the whole sand lake infinitely vivid.

Bairuiyuan wolfberry restaurant

The must-see specialty when you come to Ningxia is the wolfberry in Ningxia. It has many functions and can nourish the liver, nourish the kidney and moisten the lungs. Goji berry leaves: tonifying deficiency and benefiting essence, clearing heat and improving eyesight, large and plump goji berries, oblong shape, few seeds and thick flesh, sweet taste, sweet aftertaste, bright red color, light soaked water, light naked seeds, easy to soak in water Easy to float.

However, the pH of the Loess Plateau in Ningxia is suitable for the growth of wolfberry. The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the sunshine is sufficient during the day.

China Goji Berry Exhibition Hall is opened to the public by Bairuiyuan, with a construction area of ​​1,200 square meters. It is an exhibition center integrating goji berry culture display, tourism, leisure and shopping. The museum is divided into three major exhibition areas, namely the exhibition hall of Ningxia wolfberry history, culture, industrial distribution and scientific research achievements; the exhibition hall of Bairuiyuan wolfberry series products; Hui nationality clothing exhibition hall.

These goji berries can be eaten raw and have a slightly sweet taste.

The trip to Ningxia has ended perfectly, but my heart still stays in Ningxia every day. The enthusiasm, hospitality, beautiful scenery and food here are all memorable.

Attraction transportation ticket information

1. Liupanshan National Forest Park

1. Self-driving: drive from Yinchuan to Guyuan for 3 and a half hours on high speed, Pingding Expressway-Qinglan Expressway-S101-, drive 15.5 kilometers along S101, turn right in front and drive 10 meters, turn left and drive 10 meters, go straight into S101 , drive along S101 for 2.6 kilometers, turn left in front, drive 10 meters, go straight into S101, drive 12.0 kilometers along S101, turn right and drive 5.3 kilometers to the end point (on the right side of the road).

2. Quick passenger: There is a special tourist line in the suburbs of the city to reach Liupanshan Scenic Area. It takes about 4 hours to get to Guyuan and transfer to Liupanshan for 1 hour.

Tickets: 55 yuan / person

2. Flint Village

Self-driving:

1. Beijing-Tibet Expressway—Sanying Exit—Mt. Xumi—North Gate of Huoshizhai Scenic Area

2. Beijing-Tibet Expressway—Guyuan Exit—Xiji County—South Gate of Huoshizhai Scenic Area

Public transit:

Ningxia Guyuan Station - Xiji - Huoshizhai Township bus ride;

Ningxia Yinchuan Bus Station - Xiji - Huoshizhai Township bus ride;

Tickets: 60 yuan / person

3. Shapotou

Yinchuan - Shapotou

1. Depart from Yinchuan Railway Station to Zhongwei Station (about 2.5 hours), take the Shapotou Tourist Line at the train exit (about 45 minutes) to the parking lot of Shapotou Scenic Area;

2. From Yinchuan (South Gate) Bus Station, take the express bus of Shapotou Tourist Line (about 3 hours) to the parking lot of the scenic spot;

3. Yinchuan (Beijing-Tibet Expressway) - Zhongning - Zhongwei - Shapotou.

Central defender - Shapotou

1. Take the special line bus to Shapotou at Zhongwei Auto Show, the fare is 5 yuan, stop along the way, and it takes 40 minutes;

2. Zhongwei Railway Station goes directly to the small minibus in Shapotou, the fare is 5 yuan;

3. A one-way taxi ride from Zhongwei City to Shapotou is about 30 yuan.

Tickets: Fares

Peak season (April 1-October 30): 100.00 yuan/person

Off-season (November 1-March 31): 45.00 yuan/person

4. Tonghu Great Grass Source

1. From Yinchuan to Tonghu Grassland, you can take the train to Zhongwei first, the whole journey is 30 kilometers, and then get off the bus to take the bus to Tonghu Grassland, the fare is 12 yuan.

Ticket price: combined ticket (including entrance ticket and bonfire party ticket) 100.00 yuan;

5. Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon, 108 Towers

1. Self-driving: Start from Qingtongxia City to the south, enter G109, drive 11.8 kilometers along G109, go straight to the roundabout, drive 40 meters along the roundabout, go straight to G109 at the first exit, and drive 3.9 kilometers along G109, left Turn , drive 2.7 kilometers, turn right , drive 3.7 kilometers, and arrive at the end point (on the left side of the road) Ningxia Qingtongxia Tourist Area.

2. By car: Zhongwei City - Qingtongxia City (then take a bus to the Yellow River Dam in Qingtongxia Town)

Tickets: Combined ticket 60 yuan (including 20 yuan for the dam and the folk museum, 20 yuan for the ferry ticket across the Yellow River to the 108 tower, 20 yuan for the 108 tower ticket), tickets can be purchased separately.

Transportation: Take a bus from Qingtongxia City to Qingtongxia Hydropower Station. Then transfer to a ferry (20 yuan) to get to Tower 108; you can also take a car from the dam for only 5 yuan.

Attraction transportation ticket information

6. China Yellow River Tower

1. Self-driving: Wuzhong City - Shengyuan West Street - Kaiyuan Avenue - Wanshang Highway - Jiangchao Highway - Binhe Avenue - terminal.

2. Bus: Take No. 2 in Wuzhong City, get off at Intermediate Court Station and walk for 9.6 kilometers; take No. 11 in the city, get off at Yellow River Shuiyun Station, and walk for 9.6 kilometers.

Tickets: 55 yuan / person

7. Western Xia Royal Tombs

1. Self-driving: Take Beijing Road in the urban area of ​​Yinchuan to the west, turn south at the T-junction to National Highway 110, go straight for 10 kilometers, and you will arrive at the west of the road. There is a large parking lot in the scenic area.

2. Passenger bus: There is no tourist bus directly to the scenic spot in the urban area. You can take bus No. 2, No. 4, and No. 18 to the new urban area first, and then charter a car to go there. The price of the chartered car is 30 yuan.

3. Yinchuan Tourism Bus Station (North Gate Bus Station) has buses to Xixia Royal Tombs every day. The departure time is 8:30, 9:30, and the return time is 13:30, 15:30. The fare is 9 yuan per person. The journey takes about 70 minutes.

4. Bus Tourist Line: Operates from April 20th to October 20th every year. It is sent from Yinchuan Crescent Square to the Tomb of the Xixia King, passing through the north gate of Zhongshan Park, People's Square, railway station and other stations along the way.

Tickets: 60 yuan/person (including Xixia Museum, Xixia History Art Museum, Xixia Forest of Steles, No. 3 Mausoleum site, round-trip battery car)

8. Helan Mountain Rock Paintings

1. Yinchuan Bus Station is located near Nanmen Square in the southeast of Yinchuan, and it can be reached by bus No. 1 and No. 2 from the railway station.

Tickets: 55 yuan / person

9. Zhenbeibao Film and Television City

1. Bus: There is a minibus directly to the film and television city near the Nanguan Mosque in the urban area of ​​Yinchuan.

The first bus is around 7:00, and the last bus is around 17:00, every ten minutes, the whole journey takes about 1 hour, and the cost is about 8 yuan.

2. From the end of April to the end of October every year, there will be a direct tourist bus to the film and television city at Yinchuan Railway Station and Xinyue Plaza (Beijing East Road Xinyue Plaza Bus Tourism Terminal), with one bus a day, and the number of trips may be increased during holidays.

Tickets: Tickets are 100 yuan (inclusive of the two cities of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the old Yinchuan street)

10. Sand Lake

1. By car: Take the Shahu Tourist Line or the Yinchuan-Dawukou intercity bus at the North Gate Tourist Bus Station of Qinghe North Street in Yinchuan City, and get off at the Shahu Scenic Area. The fare is 15 yuan. summer

The bus runs every half an hour, the earliest one is at 8:30 am, and the latest one is at 18:12 pm, which is convenient for round trips.

2. Self-driving:

Yinchuan direction: Shangqinghe Street or Lijing Street, go north to Helanshan Road, pass the Yinchuan North Toll Station, take the expressway, pay attention to the Shahu Exit, and go directly to the Shahu Scenic Area along the newly built landscape avenue, the journey is about 40 minutes.

Direction to Dawukou: Shahu Lake is located 26 kilometers south of Dawukou, exiting Shangshahu Avenue in the urban area of ​​Dawukou, heading south all the way to the Shahu Scenic Area. 3. Expressway toll: The expressway toll from Yinchuan to Shahu is 11 yuan.

ticket price

1. The basic cost of Sand Lake is composed of tickets + boat tickets, and you must take a boat to enter the core area of ​​the tour and the project play area.

2. Tickets: 60 yuan per person in peak season and 40 yuan per person in off-season. (Including insurance and return battery car fees; free visits to the Agricultural Reclamation Museum, Wetland Museum, and Chairman Mao’s Statue Hall; free viewing of the "Homecoming Wedding" performance, face-changing, bird, tea art performance, and sea lion performance)