As the last few cities in China's 34 provinces, Ningxia is something I've always wanted to visit, and this time it finally took place in the golden autumn of October.
When I was a student, Zhou Xingxing’s classic dialogue of Journey to the West is still familiar to me. The sky is full of yellow sand, the sound of camel bells, the fragrance of mutton, the mysterious legends of the royal tombs of Xixia and the rock paintings at the foot of Helan Mountain, let’s go together!
[It is the Supreme Treasure played by Zhou Xingxing]
[Riding a cute camel in the golden Shapotou]
[Golden reed poles outside the water hole ditch]
[Walking through the ancient Ming city wall]
Yinchuan, Ningxia, is a famous historical city in my country and an ancient city on the top of the fortress. Humans lived in Shuigoudong as early as 30,000 years ago, and it was also the capital of the Xixia Dynasty.
DAY1 Jiayuguan - Ningxia Yinchuan
DAY2 Zhenbeibao Film City-Zhongwei-Shapotou Grand Ceremony
DAY3 Shapotou - Rock Paintings of Helan Mountain - Looking up at the stars experience
DAY4 Xixia Mausoleum - Shuidonggou
DAY5 Sand Lake - Huangsha Ancient Ferry
DAY6 Yinchuan-Shanghai
Zhongwei Tengger Sands Sea Desert Theme Train Hotel
Address: Intersection of Yingyan Road and Xiaohu Road
Price: starting from 200 yuan according to the room type
There are deluxe double bed rooms and youth hostel standard rooms, which were converted from green leather trains. There are now 15 carriages. There are free open-air movies at night. You can watch the desert sunrise in the morning.
Ningxia Yinchuan Yuehai Hotel
Address: No. 1, Helan Mountain Jia
Standard room: from 500 yuan / including two breakfasts
The hotel room is very large, and the breakfast is also very rich. It is divided into four areas: ABCD, swimming pool, gym, and tennis court.
Outgoing journey: Jiayuguan-Xi'an China Eastern Airlines MU2165 Jiayuguan Airport-Xi'an Xianyang Airport T3 13:20-15:15
Xi'an-Yinchuan Xiamen Airlines MF8205 Xi'an Xianyang Airport T3-Yinchuan Hedong Airport 17:05-18:20
Return: Yinchuan-Shanghai Pudong Air China CA1257 Yinchuan Hedong Airport-Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 11:30-14:15
In October, Yinchuan, Ningxia, has a cool and refreshing autumn. The temperature difference between morning and evening is very large, and there is a lot of sunshine. You must bring a light down jacket and sunglasses for sun protection. Scarves, gloves, and running shoes must be brought.
The time difference mentioned here is worth noting that it is more than 7 o'clock in the morning before dawn, and it is also relatively late at night.
1. Ningxia, which is in the northwest, is very windy and sandy. You must wear sunglasses to protect against ultraviolet rays, and you must wear sunscreen.
2. If you are afraid of the cold, these three treasures must be put together: hats, scarves, and gloves.
3. The scenic spot is very far away. It is recommended to play for 5-6 days, riding camels, horse-drawn carriages, donkey carts, four-wheel drive vehicles, sand boarding, ziplines, cable cars, and amphibious vehicles. This is really the most I have encountered in my travels. Transportation.
4. Self-driving chartered cars are the most common means of travel.
5. Ningxia Tan sheep recipes include roasted whole lamb, hand-caught lamb, scallion-fried lamb, and eight-treasure tea are also must-try. These are local delicacies that must be eaten!
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When I was a child, I watched Zhou Xingxing’s movie, I wanted to find the person who came to you with colorful clouds. Journey to the West was filmed in Beibao West Film and Television City, Yinchuan Town, Ningxia. Many years later, it became a famous film and television base. .
As a star in the desolate film and television city, I put on the clothes of Supreme Treasure, and I came to the classic scene that was filmed back then.
Chinese movies go to the world from here, starting from "Red Sorghum" by Zhang Yimou and Gong Li, "The Wrangler", "Yellow River Ballad", "Journey to the West", "New Dragon Inn", "Jedi Canglang", hundreds of classic works from here get out.
The "earth fence" here is just "repairing the old as it is" with some repairs; some excavations have been made in a section of the ancient city, and it was stopped later and sealed with glass, so that you can see some of the excavation.
The houses of the herdsmen who originally lived in the ancient city after they moved away are almost kept as they are; some of the exterior scenes where the movies were filmed are also kept as they are. Lifelike.
Use aerial photography to record classic scenes in film and television dramas. A "Moon Gate" at the entrance and a "Moon Gate" at the "Shibalipo" in Mingcheng are imagined as "February is a friend". Therefore, at the entrance , we can see a colorful flag, and the letter "It's such a pleasure to have friends come from afar", which gives people a kind feeling of being at home.
With the opening of the night tour, the bustling scenes of small towns in the north of Qingcheng in ancient times spread out in front of tourists in an instant, taking you through the streets full of criss-cross streets, teahouses, restaurants, art venues and teaching workshops.
Zhenbeibao Western Film and Television City
Address: Next to National Highway 110, Beibao Town, Xixia District, Yinchuan City
Transportation: In front of the Nanguan Mosque in Yinchuan City, take the No. 17 tourist line and go directly to the West Cinema of Zhenbeibao.
After visiting the film and television city, it was noon. After dinner, we headed all the way to Zhongwei. Unexpectedly, there was an oasis in the desert, and the place to eat was a water park. It was really amazing.
In full swing, I went to the Shapotou Grand Ceremony to watch the performance. It told the love story of Prince Gui, Prince Sha and Princess Changhe, and also the story of Zhongwei people's sand prevention and control.
The plot and the venue are constantly changing. The Prince of Sand is the desert. The people of Zhongwei spent a hundred years of hard work and sweat to manage the desert with grass squares.
Finally, there is real-person interaction, where you can taste the beautiful scenery, goji berries and pasta, which is fun enough!
Shapotou Grand Ceremony
Address: Shapotou Shengdian Theater, Tourism New Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City
Opening time: Show time: 20:00
Shapotou is different from other deserts. It is a collection of deserts, the Yellow River, mountains, and oases. There are also a variety of entertainment items to experience here.
The endless desert, under the sunshine, looks extraordinarily golden.
Before walking on the sand slope, you can see the flow of people coming and going.
Well-behaved camels lie quietly in the desert in groups, waiting for tourists to visit.
I started driving and started my camel riding trip. The weather was fine, but the wind was particularly strong.
Under the sunlight, our reflection also appeared on the desert of Shapotou.
The off-road vehicle is ready, do you dare to challenge the desert surfing!
Standing at Shapotou, we can have a panoramic view of the Yellow River, desert, green hills, and oases. We caress the statue of Wang Wei and the stele engraved with his poems. At this moment, we really appreciate the timelessness and love of this well-known eternal song. rhyme.
Take the sheepskin raft, an ancient river crossing tool, and cross the Yellow River to the other side. This kind of sheepskin raft is commonly known as "paizi". It is made by cutting off the head and hoof of a goat, and then tying the sheepskin that has been taken off whole. "Paizi" can be carried by one person, very light.
I hardly buy snapshots of scenic spots, but I bought a photo of riding a sheepskin raft. Sitting on the "paizi", the raftman paddles the raft forward with oars, which is very interesting.
It has not only the majestic scenery of the northwest, but also the beauty of the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River. With unique natural landscape and rich cultural landscape, it is praised as the world's monopoly tourism resource by tourism experts.
shapotou
Address: Yingshuiqiao Town, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Opening hours: April 1-October 31 (peak season) 08:00-18:00; November 1-March 31 (low season) 09:00-17:00.
Tickets: 40 yuan
Entertainment items: 280 yuan pass
transportation:
Zhongwei-Shapotou
There are buses from Zhongwei Bus Station to Shapotou Scenic Area, and the journey takes about 1 hour.
Yinchuan - Zhongwei
Yinchuan South Gate Bus Station has a shuttle bus to Zhongwei every day, and the journey takes about 3 hours.
It was close to 5 pm when we arrived at Helan Mountain. Follow the guide to see the precious petroglyphs left by humans 10,000 years ago.
Take the sightseeing car in the scenic area, get off the car and walk along this huge rock. On the big mountain behind, there are dense rock paintings.
As the sun sets, hurry up to take a look, because many of them are original petroglyphs, which have already fallen off due to wind and rain.
This is one of the few sculptures mainly composed of characters. This work was engraved in the 37th year of Wanli in Ming Dynasty.
The pit and the tiger, did you see it? In fact, I didn't find it that way, you can look at the copy in the upper right corner.
Did the dog see this? The red sign is a quick-drying adhesive, which will not damage the stone.
Many images can only be seen by imagination, and it is still relatively difficult to carve on stone.
Walking across the trestle bridge, under the setting sun, the water here is very clear.
Those who like rock paintings can buy some refrigerator magnets as souvenirs, and you can see many different totems here.
Helan Mountain Rock Paintings
Address: In the Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve in the northwest of Helan County, Yinchuan City
Opening hours: April 1-October 31 (peak season) 08:00-18:30; November 1-March 31 (low season) 09:00-17:00.
Transportation: Take the bus to Helan Mountain Petroglyph Station, get off and walk.
Tickets: 70 yuan (including battery car)
Human beings have been curious about the starry sky since ancient times. This year I photographed the plateau starry sky at 5100 meters. This time I came to the foot of Helan Mountain to feel the charm of the starry sky in Ningxia.
The weather is good, the Milky Way is bright, and I saw a lot of constellations. This agency focuses on shooting the starry sky. You can search and see, and the shots are very good.
I've read Jin Yong's The Eight Parts of Gods, Dragons, and The Legend of Condor Heroes. There is also the beautiful and moving princess of Xixia Kingdom, who is also Xu Zhu's wife.
This is the royal cemetery of the Xixia Dynasty, located at the eastern foot of the West Helan Mountain in Yinchuan City. The mausoleum area with a radius of 58 square kilometers is lined with 9 imperial cemeteries and more than 270 burial tombs of princes and relatives. It is one of the largest and best preserved imperial cemeteries in China.
At dusk and sunset, the mountains and mausoleums face each other, the scenery is infinite, and the searchlight of history will lead you to explore the mysterious Xixia Kingdom.
This time I mainly visited the mausoleum of the founding emperor, Li Yuanhao.
Walking into the mausoleum, you can see the corner pavilions, piled up layer by layer. I can't help wondering whether this is caused by weathering or war?
There is also a stele pavilion, the place where emperors wrote legends in ancient times.
The tiles are piled up into mountains and placed in specified places.
Although it is not possible to explore history deep under the surface, you can travel through historical time and space together through the treasures in the museum to understand the splendid Xixia civilization.
There are bicycle rentals in the scenic area, because the area is very large, and each mausoleum needs to be ridden for at least 20 minutes.
Tired, you can drink local old yogurt, it tastes good.
After entering the museum, the lecturer told me that it turned out that the Xixia Mausoleum looked like this after it was restored! The buildings outside are long gone.
There are many Xixia characters in the museum, although I don't know any of them!
At that time, the main route of the Mongolian army, that is, Genghis Khan's march into Xixia, was marked with colored arrows!
The tallest building is this building, and the bricks inside are still preserved.
There are also some murals that you can look at. The Western Xia Royal Mausoleum is influenced by Buddhist architecture, which organically combines Han culture, Buddhist culture, and Dangxiang culture, forming a unique form of Chinese cemetery architecture.
This is what I just saw preserved in the mausoleum. Is it a unique shape?
As the treasure of the town hall, the bronze bull, although this is an imitation, is really treasured in the Ningxia Provincial Museum.
This is the shape of the Xixia Mausoleum after it has been peeled off, and it is also Li Yuanhao's.
The museum is still very beautiful, because if the bumpkins outside keep explaining, they are really bumpkins!
Xixia Mausoleum
Helan Mountain East, Xixia District, Yinchuan City
Opening hours: May 1-October 31 (peak season) 08:00-18:30; November 1-April 30 (low season) 08:00-17:00.
Tickets: 85 yuan (including battery car)
Transportation: From April 20th to October 20th every year, you can take the Yinchuan Tourist Line 1 (Tour Line 1) at the Crescent Square in Yinchuan City to the Western Xia Royal Mausoleum.
After reading the introduction, I realized that Shuidonggou was discovered by the French. This missionary traveled across the ocean and came to our country. Later, the geologist was informed that the two met to come here for exploration.
Humans began to live in Shuidonggou 30,000 years ago, and this is where the remains were first discovered. The building of the museum is also very peculiar.
Let's take a look. Do you still remember the discovery of human footprints by the cavemen and Lantian people? This is the fourth place where human footprints have been found.
From the huge horns, it can be found that the animals at that time were very large, indicating that the natural environment and soil were fertile.
In the ancient Shuidonggou village, the cave-dwelling, crypt-style, semi-cave-style and shallow-cave-style living rooms created by the northern ancestors are preserved. This kind of living room handed down from the Neolithic Age is often built on a hillside or ditch bank with a thick loess layer, which has the characteristics of warm in winter and cool in summer.
The staff introduced that this is the Internet celebrity aunt, who made fire with bricks and wood, and some tourists put it on Douyin and became so popular!
After passing through the Luhua Valley for about 3 kilometers, you will arrive at Hongshan Lake, a large natural lake in the Shuidonggou Tourist Area.
In this unique Yardang landform and soil forest landscape, it is rare for a lake with a water area of 1.8 square kilometers to appear, but what is even more rare is that we can see the Ming Great Wall standing on the other side of the cliff!
There are often hawks and cranes flying over the "Hongshan Lake", and there are mandarin ducks and wild ducks swimming on the water from time to time. The wild grass in the mountains is green, and the scenery is very beautiful. Everyone took a boat tour to see the Great Wall. People and waterfowls lived in harmony, and the cool breeze was blowing, which was very pleasant. The shadows of the Great Wall and cliffs are reflected in the water, and the blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the bottom of the water, which is very interesting.
Take a cruise ship and come to the most beautiful place-Zangbing Cave!
The Zangbing cave twists and turns in the hanging wall, connected up and down, and connected left and right. There are many forks in the cave, turning left and right, and there is no end for a long time. It is really like a maze. Generally, it is difficult to walk if you are not familiar with the situation in the cave. go out.
In addition to the tunnel, there are earth houses on the left and right in the cave, which can be used for people to live in. It is probably for the commander of the army. It is a military fortification built in the middle of the mountain.
There are also food storage rooms, wells, kitchens, etc. in the Tibetan soldier cave. As long as a certain amount of food is stored, the soil hidden in the cave will not come out of the cave within a corresponding period of time, and people can still survive.
Because the Tibetan soldier cave is more than 10 meters above the bottom of the ditch, it may not be afraid of flooding. Over the years, even if there is a mountain torrent, the Tibetan soldier cave has never been flooded. We are amazed at the wisdom of the ancients.
You can also take a mule cart in the scenic area, which is a very interesting experience.
By the way, there is also a camel cart here, which can pull ten people at a time! There are so many varieties!
You can also see many magical animals, such as four-horned sheep and big-horned deer!
shuidonggou
Address: Shuidonggou Scenic Area, Linhe Town, Lingwu City, Yinchuan City (19 kilometers away from Yinchuan City, 11 kilometers away from Yinchuan Hedong Airport)
Tickets: 60 yuan
Transportation: Self-driving route (direction to Hedong Airport, Linhe Expressway): A. Departure from Yinchuan—Great Unity Square—Yinqing Expressway—Linhe Exit—Auxiliary Road of Yinqing Expressway—Shuidonggou B. Departure from Yinchuan—Beijing Road—Yellow River Binhe Bridge—Turn right on New Provincial Highway 203—Turn left on Shuidonggou Tunnel—Auxiliary Road of Yinqing Expressway—Shuidonggou
When we came to Shahu, it was amazing that the oasis in the desert appeared in front of our eyes.
Train-shaped floats and cute birds appeared in front of my eyes.
The beautiful color of Shahu Lake is a spectacle, clear yellow, green, white and blue, clusters of reeds are neutral, shadows follow white clouds and blue sky.
If the migratory birds are the passers-by here, then the reeds in Shahu Lake are the original residents here.
The reeds in the sandy lake are growing in clusters, one after the other, forming a circuitous landscape. The scull boat slides in the meantime, and there is a winding path leading to secluded artistic conception. The world suddenly opened up.
The speed of the motorboat is fast, shuttling through the reeds, spraying waves from the tail, when the waves hit, the whole motorboat is floating.
Shahu Lake is a paradise for birds. It is rich in aquatic products, pollution-free, and has received special care from humans. The "Bird Paradise" located in the center of the lake, also known as "Bird Watching Platform", is an ideal place for migratory birds to multiply and inhabit. You can watch 11 orders and 24 families including swans, great bustards, Chinese autumn teals, seagulls, white cranes and gray cranes. Millions of birds linger here, making the sand lake a unique sight.
The clear water of Jinghu Lake is full of lush green, green mountains and green waters, forming a green watercolor painting. Swimming and boating here will always feel fresh, comfortable and refreshing.
To the northeast of Shahu Lake, there are clumps of reeds, and the reeds are deep. Yachts pass through the reeds like a maze, and a bunch of gulls and herons startle from time to time, which is very interesting.
The endless desert at the south end of Shahu Lake gives people a bold and broad feeling. The well-trained desert boat-the camel carries people into the depths of the desert. Mesmerized. Here, you can appreciate the magic of nature and find unprecedented excitement and novelty.
Generally speaking of the desert, "lack of water" pops up in the mind. The magical Sand Lake scenic spot is the best combination of sand and water. Come here to see the sand and play with the water, and the contradictions are harmonious and unified! You can take a speedboat to play in the water passionately, or ride a camel to swim in the desert.
sand lake
Address: Xiasha Road, Pingluo County, Shizuishan City (in Qianjin Farm)
Tickets: 170 yuan
transportation:
Yinchuan Tourism Bus Station has opened a special line for Shahu tourism. During major festivals and holidays, the trains will be flown and the cars will be full. The whole journey takes about 40 minutes.
You can also take the shuttle bus to Shizuishan City (Dawukou District) at the Yinchuan Tourist Bus Station. The shuttle bus passes through the Shahu Scenic Area, and the bus runs every half an hour.
Huangsha Ancient Ferry, I took a four-wheel drive and drove in the desert. Why, because the scenic spot is very big!
As one of the eight scenic spots in Ningxia in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, here you can visit the ancient ferry where Emperor Kangxi crossed the Yellow River, Zhaojun went out of the fortress, and Crescent Lake where he stayed in the desert.
The desert scenery, the ancient rhyme of the Yellow River, the natural wetlands, and the wonders outside the Great Wall surrounded by yellow sand and long rivers in the scenic area are good places for original ecological self-guided tours.
Ancient sheepskin rafts, primitive desert boat camels, modern wetland dragon boats, and exciting sand sea surfing are the most fun places in Ningxia.
Huangsha Ancient Ferry is an ancient Yellow River ferry. The poem "Huangsha Ancient Ferry" by Zhu Wei, King of Qingjing in the Ming Dynasty described the magnificent scenery here, and also explained the important position of Huangsha Ancient Ferry in transportation.
There are many means of transportation in the scenic area. What do you like? There are camel carts, horse-drawn carriages, and amphibious vehicles, all kinds of options.
Isn't it beautiful to see the outside world from inside the camel cart?
By the way, I finally rode on the white camel and touched its fur, it was hard enough!
There are so many scenic spots in Huangsha Ancient Ferry, namely, the Yellow River Sacrificial Platform, Huangshazui, Xingwuying, Rencundu, the Old Road of the Yellow River, Laowang Teahouse, Yellow River Bird Island, Ninghe Terrace, Guanri Terrace, Yuwang Well, Huanglong Town River, Ancient Ferry, Yellow River Fishing Village, Yellow River Ancient Town, Ancient Ferry House, Huangsha Ancient Ferry Yellow River Building, Hunhuai Barrier, Ludang Snow, Yellow River House, Ancient Ferry, Yellow River Town, Desert Dust, Yellow River Sunset, Beacon Tower, Time to Turn Pavilion , Hengcheng Ancient Ferry, Hengcheng Castle Crossing the Yellow River, Zhu Wei patrolling the border, Kangxi crossing the Yellow River, the ancient rhyme of the Yellow River, Zhaojun's departure from the fortress and pro-sculptures and other historic sites; the desert camel farm, Mobei Daying, the old sheep pen on the Yellow River beach, Erdaodun, The ancient road of the Yellow River and the old pasture outside the Great Wall.
It is also a national wetland park and the best eco-leisure resort in China, with very clear water quality.
This is the Maze of Bagua Formation, if you have time, you can take a walk and have a look!
guess, what is this? It turned out to be the stone tablet of Tao Ma Xuan!
This time I think this photo was taken beautifully, the sun just passed through the cave.
Finally, I brought a small camel home to draw a perfect end to the perfect trip to Ningxia.
Huangsha Ancient Ferry
Address: Crescent Lake, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City
Tickets: 188 yuan
transportation:
1. Take the No. 13 minibus at the entrance of Yinchuan Boai Hospital, pass through the Great Unity Square, and get off at Huangsha Gudu (Crescent Lake).
2. You can also take the express bus from Yinchuan to Taole at Yinchuan Nanmen Station to the scenic spot.
Speaking of food is an indispensable part of travel, how about some delicious food in Ningxia?
Authentic boiled lamb, roasted whole lamb, hand-caught lamb, the Tan lamb in Ningxia is really delicious, and the meat is very tender!
The Nine Big Bowls of the Hui people in Ningxia can only be eaten at wedding banquets and invited guests. First, some small twists, oil fruits, and fruits are served as an appetizer. Please drink tea. The nine big bowls are the surrounding four are horn vegetables: commonly known as horn meat, beef and sheep, and the two bowls of vegetables on the opposite side are door dishes, which are composed of cabbage, tofu, fungus, eggs, and other vegetables. There is sweet rice at the end, and the dishes in the middle can be fish and whole chicken, which are very rich.
I just said please drink tea, and what I drink is eight-treasure tea. In fact, I have seen 13 ingredients!
Yellow River carp is a common fish here, but I don't like the earthy smell.
Chopped pepper fish head, the fish head is eaten twice, the taste is very good, and the plate is empty immediately!
So many huge eggs turned out to be ostrich eggs, isn't it very good, and there are original and salt and pepper flavors.
It is said that Jiabao fruit is a specialty here, so I took pictures and didn't eat it, because I had to catch up with the schedule, and it felt a bit like black grapes.
Looking forward to the next trip to Ningxia and looking forward to seeing you on the trip.
