The Daxifenggou Rock Carvings are located in Daxifenggou, Pingluo County, Shizuishan City, dating back to the Neolithic Age through the Sui and Tang dynasties. On September 15, 2005, they were designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
The Pingluo Bell and Drum Tower is located in the western part of Pingluo County, Shizuishan City, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit under the third batch of the Autonomous Region’s list. …
The ochre rock paintings in Baijigou are located in Rujigou, Pingluo County, Shizuishan City, dating back to the Han to Tang dynasties. On September 15, 2005, they were designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level cultural heritage protection units. …
Tianzhou Pagoda is located in Yaofu Town, Pingluo County, Shizuishan City, dating back to the Tang to Qing dynasties. On September 15, 2005, Tianzhou Pagoda was designated as part of the third batch of autonomous region-level cultural heritage protection units. …
In northern Ningxia, there lies an ancient temple hidden among forests and mountains, echoing the spiritual energy of the Helan Mountains and encapsulating the scenic beauty of Yinchuan. This is the renowned Beidawang Temple in the northwest. The Beidawang Ecological Tourism Area derives its name from this temple and is located on an alluvial fan at the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in Dawukou District, Shizuishan City. It is a comprehensive tourist destination integrating mountains, forests, temples, geological sites, and military experiences. Situated just 3 kilometers from the city center, it was rated as a National AAA-level Tourist Attraction in December 2009. The area consists of five parts: the Beidawang Temple complex, Forest Park, Guide Gully, Jiucui Gully, and the Helan Mountain Ecological Museum, covering a total area of 68.8 square kilometers. It is one of the earliest developed and most comprehensively equipped ecological tourism areas in Shizuishan City, and currently the largest of its kind in Ningxia.
Longquan Village Agritainment Folk Culture Ecological Leisure Sightseeing Park. Longquan Village is located 8 kilometers southwest of Dawukou District, the central urban area of Shizuishan City, Ningxia, at the foot of the Helan Mountains, adjacent to the Xinghai Lake tourist attraction and only 10 kilometers from Sand Lake. The village covers an area of 27 square kilometers, with nearly 400 households and over 1,100 residents. There are currently...
Commonly known as the Dawukou Great Wall. It is referred to as the Northern Border Gate Frontier Wall in the "Jiajing Ningxia Annals." Oriented from east to west, the wall features three beacon tower ruins, one Lingshan Fort ruin, and one North Gate Pass ruin. It was built in the tenth year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1531 AD) upon the suggestion of Qi Zhiying to Wang Qiong, the then military commander and Minister of War of Ningxia Town...
The Helan Mountain Beiwu Local Geopark is the first provincial-level geopark in Ningxia. Located in the northern part of the Helan Mountains in Dawukou District, it holds a unique geographical advantage within the entire Helan Mountain range, covering an area of 68.8 square kilometers. The park boasts abundant geological relics, rugged rocks, lifelike and fantastical hoodoos, steep and precipitous mountain terrain, and a grand, majestic atmosphere. It is...
Introduction Also known as the Frontier North Gate Pass Wall, this section of the Great Wall was built in the 10th year of the Jiajing reign (1531 AD). It was surveyed by Wang Qiong, Minister of War, who then petitioned the imperial court for approval, and was supervised in its construction by Qi Zhiluan, an official of the Ministry. The wall stretches from Zaogou in the Helan Mountains in the west to the banks of the Yellow River in the east, covering a distance of about fifty li. Near present-day Dawukou Village, to the east of the Mingshuihu Farm and up to the vicinity of the railway…
The Leek Valley scenic area is located to the north of Wudang Temple and is a pristine valley in the Helan Mountains. The canyon stretches 10 kilometers in length, surrounded by mountains on all sides, offering a cool, tranquil environment with lush water and grass, and breathtaking scenery. In the valley, natural formations such as the "Lovers' Peak," "Heaven's Gate Cave," "Mountain God's Patrol," and "Strongman's Adventure" are stunningly beautiful, making visitors feel as if they have been transported to Tianzi Mountain in Zhangjiajie or are strolling along the Golden Whip Stream. A clear, winding stream meanders through the valley, gurgling and murmuring as it flows. It is a natural mineral spring, cool and refreshing. The area is densely dotted with ancient beacon towers and fortifications from the Qin, Han, and Ming dynasties, as well as contemporary military caves, recreating the region’s military history and adding an air of mystery to Leek Valley. This further attracts adventurers and curiosity seekers, making it an ideal destination for military experience and mountain sports.
The Guidegou Geological Park in the Helan Mountains is located within Dawukou District of Shizuishan City, in the northern part of the Helan Mountain range, covering an area of 68.8 square kilometers. Guidegou boasts unique advantages within the entire Helan Mountain system, featuring rugged rocks, steep and precipitous mountain ridges, numerous perilous peaks, and a grand, majestic landscape. The stunning beauty and thrilling terrain of the Helan Mountains are all concentrated here...
Introduction: The Beiwudang Ecotourism Area is a national 2A-level scenic spot. Located at the northwestern foot of the Helan Mountains in Dawukou District, Shizuishan City, starting from Chaoyang West Street, it is a comprehensive tourism area integrating mountains, forests, temples, geological relics, and military experience. Every September and October, the area hosts events such as the Beiwudang Double Ninth Festival Hiking…
Introduction to the Shizuishan Ancient Tree Fossil The Shizuishan Ancient Tree Fossil was discovered in August 1995 in Xiaoquzigou, within Dawukou, deep in the Helan Mountain area. It dates back approximately 150–200 million years, belonging to the middle Jurassic period. The fossilized tree is 18 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, with a high degree of carbonization, appearing dark brown, and is largely well-preserved in appearance. …
Dawukou Folk Culture Museum was one of the 80 key projects (tasks) of the Dawukou District Committee and government in 2008, specifically constructed by the district's culture and tourism bureau. The museum covers a construction area of 513.8 square meters and consists of three parts: the Folk Museum, the Farmer’s Study, and the Farmer’s Tea House. Construction began in September 2007, and in 200…
Built in 2009 as a project to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shizuishan City, the Shizuishan City Museum is affiliated with the Shizuishan Municipal Bureau of Culture, News Publishing, Radio, Film and Television. It is the largest comprehensive cultural exhibition venue in the city to date. The museum has three permanent departments: General Management, Social Education, and Logistics Support, and currently employs over 20 staff members…
Helan Mountain Martyrs' Cemetery is located next to the Forest Park in Dawukou District, Shizuishan City. In the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, construction troops of the People's Liberation Army built national defense facilities in the desert hinterland of the Helan Mountains, during which nearly 100 officers and soldiers sacrificed their lives heroically, forging the "Helan Mountain Spirit" with their lives. To commemorate the fallen martyrs, the cemetery was first built in 1953, …
The Site of the State Council Directly Affiliated May Seventh Cadre School is a scenic area built in May 2007 by the decision of the municipal Party committee and government on the site of the former State Council May Seventh Cadre School at Longhu First Station. Covering a total area of 8,900 square meters with a building area of 3,600 square meters, it comprehensively displays and reflects the scenes where 1,8...
Introduction Also known as "Little Sha Lake," it is located in the southern suburbs of Dawukou. Its natural landscape is quite similar to that of Sha Lake, though it is not as large in area. The lake area consists of four natural lakes and features nine sandbars of varying sizes. Recreational activities include pleasure boating, swimming, and fishing. Transportation Take the bus from Dawukou to Pingluo...
Introduction: Qingshan Park was established in 1984, covering an area of 120 mu (approximately 8 hectares), making it the largest garden-style urban park in the city area. The park currently has over 6,000 trees of various species and serves as an important recreational, leisure, and fitness destination for local residents. In 2002, following renovations, Qingshan Park...
Introduction: Irregularly distributed across more than a hundred burial mound clusters between the northern bank of Bingou and the eastern bank of the Yellow River, these tombs include both single and joint burials. In terms of internal structure, they feature brick, wooden, stone, and earthen chambers. This is currently the most concentrated and largest group of Han Dynasty tombs discovered in Ningxia, boasting significant cultural relics archaeological value as well as high tourism and sightseeing potential…