Shengjinguang Shengjinguang is located at the southern foot of the Zhongning North Mountain, in the hilly area of the central Wei-Ning Plain. To the north, the landscape is rugged with undulating mountains and sprawling sand dunes. To the south flows the mighty Yellow River, winding eastward like a white jade ribbon. The Baotou-Lanzhou Railway runs between the mountains and the river. Beneath the pass lies a tunnel, and on the steep stone wall at the tunnel entrance are engraved three bold and upright characters: “Shengjinguang”…
Introduction During the Devonian period, approximately 400 to 330 million years ago, after a long geological event known as the "Ningxia Movement," the earth's crust gradually stabilized. The tectonic framework of the Zhongning area began to take shape: the Qilian Sea Trough to the west folded to form mountain ranges, while the area around Niushou Mountain and Yantong Mountain to the east was low-lying, forming a basin surrounded by mountains...
Introduction: Ma Wanshan is the highest peak of the South Huashan Mountain, with an elevation of 2,954.5 meters. From its summit, you can overlook the Yellow River in Zhongning. A sightseeing platform has been built here, equipped with high-powered telescopes that allow you to observe the sun, moon, stars, learn about celestial phenomena, sunspots, and the secrets of the moon. Watching the sunrise here, with radiant beams of light and clouds rising like waves, and viewing the undulating mountains in the distance, is a truly refreshing and uplifting experience...
The Shikong Temple Grottoes were first carved during the Tang Dynasty. Historical records such as the *Longyou Epigraphy Record* and the *New Gazetteer of Gansu* state: “Shikong Temple derives its name from the temple, which was established in the Tang Dynasty. Caves were cut into the mountain, and the statues inside follow the Tang style.” It served as an important cultural and religious hub along the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty. In 1961, it was designated as a key...
The Shima Bay Rock Carvings are located in Jijigou, Shikong Town, Zhongning County, Zhongwei City, and date back to the Neolithic Age to the Western Xia Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, they were designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level cultural heritage protection units. …
The Rock Carvings of Huangyangwan are located in Huangyangwan Village, Yuding Township, Zhongning County, Zhongwei City, dating back to the Neolithic Age to the Western Xia Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, they were designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
Zhongwei Huayan Pagoda is located at Huasi Pagoda in Enhe Township, Zhongning County, Zhongwei City, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
Honggangzi Taoist Temple is located in HANJIANGSHUI Township, Zhongning County, Zhongwei City, dating back to the Qing Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the Third Batch of Autonomous Region-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
Mingsha Zhou Tower (formerly known as Yongshou Tower of Anqing Temple), originally an octagonal, 13-story brick pavilion-style tower. Built during the Western Xia Dynasty, the tower stands on a rammed earth platform 1.5 meters above ground level, with a base side length of 3.14 meters. The upper six stories have collapsed, leaving a remaining height of about 27 meters. It was reinforced in 1985, and after restoration, its height reached 42 meters. The lower part of the tower body...
Condensing history and showcasing local sentiment, the warmth of a five-thousand-year-old nation is a profound chronicle of goji berry culture development. The China Goji Berry Museum preserves the classic fusion of goji berry culture and agrarian heritage. The spirit of the Yellow River and the affection for goji berries shine together, with warm local customs, elegant landscapes of the frontier, and the wondrous natural scenery of the Yellow River...
The Shuanglong Mountain Grottoes are located in Yuding Township, Zhongning County, and were carved during the Tang Dynasty. According to historical records such as *Lan You Jin Shi Lu* (Records of Metal and Stone in Longyou) and *Gansu Xin Tong Zhi* (New Gazetteer of Gansu), “Shi Kong Temple derives its name from the temple, which was established during the Tang Dynasty. The grottoes were hewn following the mountain’s contours, and the statues inside follow Tang Dynasty styles.” It is an important cultural and religious site along the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty. The temple complex consists of 13…
Qiju Red Ecological Farm is an agricultural eco-complex integrating chrysanthemum cultivation, sightseeing tourism, seedling breeding, flower and potted plant planting, as well as wolfberry processing and sales. It forms a green, ecological, and organic farming base focused on eco-agricultural cultivation, rural sightseeing tourism, floral-themed wellness, countryside cultural experiences, specialty product sales and deep processing, leisure gourmet dining...
Xizan Ecological Goji Berry Manor, with a planned area of 12,000 mu. Since breaking ground in October 2013, the manor has adhered to the requirements of the autonomous region and Zhongning County regarding the development of the goji industry and poverty alleviation efforts. It has committed to green development, circular development, quality development, brand development, and integrated development, striving to build the Xizan Manor goji...
Jiucai Ping Gongbei is located atop Nangeda Mountain in Jiucai Village, Jiucai Ping Township. Originally built in the second year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1863), the site covers an area of 25 mu. It serves as the burial place for the remains of sixteen revered figures of the Hui ethnic group’s "Gadrienie Menhuan," including the fifth-generation spiritual leader Feng Laotaiye, the seventh-generation leader Yang Baoyuan, the eighth-generation religious master An Hongxiu Zhen Shi, the ninth-generation leader Yang Zhiyun, and others...
Guide Haiyuan Mosque is the oldest Islamic temple in Haiyuan County. It was originally built during the Wanli era of Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of over 420 years. The mosque is located in the northwest part of Haiyuan County, inside Da Si Alley, and serves as the central place of religious activity for the local Muslim community. Introduction Haiyuan Mosque...
Lingshui Temple Scenic Tourism Area
55 kilometers, built during the Song Dynasty, originally consisting of inner and outer cities, only parts of the western and northern walls of the outer city remain today. Historical records state: "The territory of the Western Xia extended east to the Yellow River, west to Yumen Pass, south to Xiaoguan, and north to the Gobi Desert." This refers to the present site of Xiaoguan City. Site of Fenghuang City (Xiaoguan) The Site of Fenghuang City is located northwest of Caochang Village in Gaoya Township, approximately...
Introduction: Tiandu Mountain in Haiyuan County, also known as West Mountain, is located to the west of the ancient site of Xi’an Prefecture. It stands opposite Nanhua Mountain from east to west, offering distant views of the Yellow River in Jingyuan, Gansu, and spectacular sunrises in the morning. Blessed with a superior natural environment, it is a natural summer retreat. The mountain is also home to many temples, shrines, and Buddha statues. Research indicates that the “Ancestral Master” cave on Tiandu Mountain was a summer retreat for Li Yuanhao, the ruler of the Western Xia Dynasty...
The site of Liuzhou City is located southeast of Baziwā Natural Village in Haicheng Town, approximately 2.5 kilometers from Haicheng Town. It was initially built during the Song Dynasty. After the Western Xia took control of the Haoyuan area, it was called “Dongmouhui,” and a “Tian Du Jiangjun Si” (Heavenly Capital Military Command) with a strong garrison was stationed within the city. The city occupied the original site of present-day Haicheng. In the 14th year of the Qianlong reign (1749), due to factors such as the need for easier access to water, the city was relocated five li away and rebuilt as a fortress...
The Golden Buddha Gully Grottoes are located on the mid-slope of a rocky hillside to the northwest of Niubao Village, Lijun Township, Haiyuan County, facing southeast. They are a branch and continuation of the Xumishan Grottoes. There are a total of eight caves in the grottoes, carved into the mountainside along the natural terrain. Inside the ceiling of Cave 1, there are over 20 relief Buddha statues from the Zhenghe era of the Song Dynasty. Caves 6 and 7 house more than 10 relief Buddha statues...