To understand Ningxia, start from walking into this mountain;
Falling in love with Ningxia starts with walking all over this mountain.
The spring breeze is gentle, the peach blossoms are blooming, and the mountain road is long
april day on earth
Step to Helan Mountain National Forest Park
Strolling outside the green hills, seeing peach blossoms blooming for the first time
Towering Helan Mountain
"Ode to Helan Mountain"
——Qing Hu Bingcheng
Who will make up for the northwest sky? This mountain acts as a pillar.
The root of the coil crosses the far fortress, setting up a dangerous pressure on the Great Wall.
Overlooking the small Yellow River, the high hanging white snow is clear.
Once looked from the top, Haoqi took Pengying.
The majestic Helan Mountain is Ningxia's "Father Mountain" and an important geographical dividing line in Northwest China;
Without Helan Mountain, there would be no picturesque south of the Yangtze River and magical Ningxia;
Without Helan Mountain, there would be no Yinchuan Plain, an important commodity grain base in Northwest China;
Yue Fei, a famous anti-gold general in the Song Dynasty, famously said "drive a long chariot and step through the gate of Helan Mountain", which made the name of Helan Mountain widely known all over the world.
Helan Mountain
The Helan Mountains are located at the junction of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, starting from Bayan Aobao in the north and ending in Maotukeng Aobao and Qingtong Gorge in the south. The mountains are majestic, like galloping horses. The horse is called "Helan" in Mongolian, so it is named Helan Mountain (this is doubtful, there is a poem by Wei Chan in the Tang Dynasty: "The orchard under Helan Mountain is formed", the Mongols only rose in the 13th century, and it is said that it originated from the Mongolian language. general term).
Helan Mountain is 220 kilometers long from north to south and 20-40 kilometers wide from east to west. The mountains in the south are gentle and flat, and the mountains in the north to the north of Sanguankou are higher, with an altitude of 2000-3000 meters. The main peak, Obao Geda, is 3556 meters above sea level. The mountains are asymmetrical from east to west, with gentle slopes on the west side and Yinchuan Plain on the east side by faults. Helan Mountain is a strong earthquake zone. In 1739, an earthquake of magnitude 8 occurred near Yinchuan, in Zhongning in 1561, and in Zhongwei in 1709. An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 occurred. The northern section of Helan Mountain is rich in coal deposits, and there is a newly built Helan Mountain Coal Industry Base. The Baolan Railway has a branch line extending from Pingluo to Rujigou in Helan Mountain. There are several east-west valleys in the Helan Mountains. The famous ones are Helankou, Suyukou, Sanguankou and Baisikou, which have been the main east-west traffic routes since ancient times. The Xixia scenic spots and historical sites in the front of the mountain are rich and colorful, including the Xixia Mausoleum, Gunzhongkou, Baisikou Twin Towers and other scenic spots and historic sites, as well as the unique Shahu scenic spot. The southeastern tip of Helan Mountain is Qingtong Gorge, which is bronze-colored against the blue sky and the Yellow River. According to legend, when Dayu controlled the water, he split Helan Mountain to divert the Yellow River to the north. Now there is Qingtongxia Water Conservancy Project. On the west side of Helan Mountain is Bayanhot, an important town in Inner Mongolia, which means "rich city" in Mongolian.
Magical Helan Mountain Forest Park
Helan Mountain National Forest Park, located about 50 kilometers west of Yinchuan City, has rich natural landscapes and unique cultural landscapes. There are layers of forests in the scenic area, and there are natural forests such as Chinese pine, juniper, spruce and so on. Visitors here can not only enjoy the charming night and sunrise of Helan Mountain, but also have the opportunity to see wild animals under national key protection such as running red deer, jumping blue sheep, and playing Lanma pheasant. Helan Mountain has towering peaks, verdant trees, clouds and mist, and a myriad of weather conditions. Occasionally in midsummer in June, the top of the mountain is still covered with snow, which is called "Helan Qingxue". The national 4A-level tourist attraction is located in the core area of Helan Mountain, with beautiful natural scenery and unique cultural landscape.
Here, slopes have names, ditches have surnames, bends have legends, and mountains have stories.
The majestic Helan is a barrier to block the wind and sand; the snow is clear and snowy, and the fertile fields of thousands of miles come into view at all seasons. Stuffed in the arms of Jiangnan, He Lanqingxue has always been famous.
The wind blows, and the pines sing the songs of nature for you in bursts;
In Helan Mountain, have an intimate "meeting" with rock sheep at any time;
Ascend to Qingsongling and look around, the forest is verdant, the clouds are full of mist, and the weather is myriad;
See the realistic testimony of the geological changes of Helan Mountain in the past 3 billion years, appreciate the uncanny workmanship and myriad changes of nature, and listen to the stories of the vicissitudes of life told by the years.
Beautiful Helan Mountain Forest Park
After entering the scenic spot, it is the welcome area of the scenic spot, where there are visitor centers, museums and ski resorts (the main business of the scenic spot in winter is the ski resort, and the rest of the area is not open to the public). You can choose to take the sightseeing car in the scenic area to reach Songtao Mountain Villa, and start climbing from here (you can also choose the cableway to go up the mountain). Generally, you can walk to Qingsongling in about 40 minutes. From Qingsongling, you can reach Cherry Valley through the "Canyon Suspension Bridge". After walking in the canyon for about 1 hour, you can reach the highway, wait for the sightseeing car, and return to the gate of the scenic spot.
The historical and cultural connotations in the scenic area are rich, and religious culture, Xixia culture, rock painting culture, etc. blend here, endowing Helan Mountain National Forest Park with rich historical and cultural connotations. The four stone carvings of "Great Cliff Buddha" at the end of Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of Ming Dynasty in the scenic area are exquisite in bas-relief; , "Lingguang Cave" and other buildings, which reproduce the long history of Buddhism and Taoist culture; the Helan Mountain Museum, which is rich in content, is a microcosm of Helan Mountain culture. composition.
The area of the scenic spot is very large. When visiting, it is best to follow the schematic diagrams or signs in the scenic area. Do not go to those relatively remote places alone. Many areas in the scenic area do not have mobile phone signals. If you want to go hiking in the wild, it is best to join the local outdoor team.
All the way to beautiful scenery and all the way to poetry, measure the "Helan Mountain Poetry Trail", and enjoy the poetry charm of Helan Mountain in the beautiful scenery.
Scenic spots such as "One Line of Sky", "Twin Lion Peaks" and "Flying Stone" fully reflect the infinite charm of nature's uncanny workmanship. There are also many mountain rocks with allusions, such as "Sanxing Stone" and "Tiangou Barking the Moon", which also have their own characteristics and are full of wit and wit.
Cherry Valley is full of wild cherry trees. Come to Cherry Valley to enjoy the flowers in spring and enjoy the scenery in summer, and to taste wild cherry fruits in summer.
The cliff plank road of Helan Mountain is built along the cliffs, like a ladder; across the mountain, like a bridge; shuttles and twists in the dense forest, like a flying jade belt.
The scenic area is open normally. The cliff path is open. The scenic spot opens a fitness challenge trail for you who stay at home.
Experience Helan Mountain Forest Park
The Sunshine Cableway has a total length of 1,200 meters and a height difference of nearly 100 meters. Take the cableway from the foot of the mountain to the beautiful "Qingsong Ridge". You can enjoy the natural scenery of Helan Mountain in a relaxed and leisurely way.
Sunshine Cableway
The canyon cable bridge has a total length of 248 meters, a width of 2 meters, and a height difference of 136 meters. Standing on the cable bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Cherry Valley.
Jungle crossing, designed with various levels of difficulty and style, thrilling and exciting. Let people really experience the excitement of jungle climbing and forest crossing.
There are high mountains and dense forests, with overlapping peaks; cliffs with pines and cypresses, and dangerous cliffs reborn; waterfalls and streams, flowing in four seasons; alpine meadows, densely woven like a blanket. Ancient and long-standing historical relics can be seen everywhere in canyons, secluded forests, and mountain screens, such as rich cliff carvings, deep and winding ancient post roads, ancient post roads that are vicissitudes but prosperous, and towering and steep beacon tower ruins...
Suyukou, now renamed "Helan Mountain National Forest Park", is definitely a good place for mountaineering. The vegetation on the mountain is rich and the air is very fresh. It is a precious resource for the northwestern region, which is always windy and sandy. Helan Mountain National Forest Park is the first choice whether it is climbing high and looking far away or gathering and having fun. Tickets are 60 yuan for the full ticket, 20 yuan for the environmental protection car going up and down the mountain; there are cableways and walking boardwalks, 40 yuan for one-way cableway and 60 yuan for round trips; 4 games on holidays. Of course, it is recommended to climb the mountain slowly, which can not only exercise the body, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery, killing two birds with one stone. Due to the high altitude, the temperature on the mountain will be several degrees lower than that in the city, and the wind is not small, so it is recommended to bring a jacket. The most unique thing is that if you are lucky, you can see deer and blue sheep in the forest, especially blue sheep, mountain-climbing elves, and climbing up hills is just like flat ground. Affected by the epidemic this year, the scenic spot is half-price for Ningxia locals (you need to check with your ID card at the entrance of the scenic spot)
In terms of transportation, if you have a car with reliable technology, you can drive by yourself. Of course, friends from other places or local friends can also choose to take the through train to Ningxia tourist attractions. The staff all wear yellow vests, each of them is hospitable and hospitable. There are 2 boarding points in Yinchuan City: Xinhualian Railway Station Tourist Distribution Center, and Crescent Square in the old city. There are nearly 100 hotels around Macrolink, and the transportation is convenient. 100 meters to the east is the city terminal. It is very convenient to take the civil aviation bus to the airport or take the high-speed rail to the airport or Zhongwei, whether by train or plane. The scenic through train also opens to Huangsha Ancient Ferry, Shuidonggou, Zhenbeibao Film and Television City, Xixia Royal Tomb, Helan Mountain Rock Paintings, lines, and the one-way fare is 15 yuan per person. It is more affordable and convenient to buy together with the ticket.
