The Yellow River Palace is located on the north bank of the Yellow River in Zhongwei City, a western city in Ningxia. Looking up, the winding, surging waters of the Yellow River resemble a golden ribbon, dancing and flowing gently from west to east across the southern part of the park. The Zhongwei area has long been known for the saying, “The Yellow River enriches Ningxia, and Zhongwei is the wealthiest,” and it is also a shining pearl in Ningxia’s “Golden Shore” urban economic belt along the Yellow River...
Xiangshan Lake National Wetland Park (Pilot) in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, is located in Zhongwei City, Ningxia, with a total area of 564 hectares.…
The Tengger Wetland Water Conservancy Scenic Area in Zhongwei City is located within the territory of Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Built around Zhongwei’s Tengger Lake, it is a wetland-type water conservancy scenic area, covering a planned area of 22 square kilometers. The scenic area boasts abundant resources, rich culture, and convenient transportation, making it an excellent hub for the three provinces (regions) of Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, and Gansu...
The Qingliang World Scenic Area is located 7.5 kilometers south of Longde County and 6 kilometers from National Highway 312. It encompasses the Xiaoxia and Daxia areas, covering a total area of 3.5 square kilometers. The scenic area boasts a rich diversity of wildlife, with 788 plant species and 207 animal species, making it a natural wildlife park. Historically...
Guide Beixiang Mountain is located to the north of Longde County. It is steep and towering, standing majestically, and earned its name because it resembles an elephant. The elephant’s head faces west, its trunk slightly curled, a gap in the hillside forms its ears, four earthen mounds serve as its feet, and its tail tilts slightly northward. Legend has it that when King Wu of Zhou attacked King Zhou of Shang, Bodhisattva Samantabhadra helped break through the Yellow River Formation. On his way west to the Western Paradise, his mount, the elephant, transformed into this mountain. …
Liupan Tianchi, also known as Beilian Pool, Leize, Chaona Qiu, Beilan Pool, Beilian Lingqiu, and other names, is located in the Liupan Mountains, 20 kilometers northeast of Longde County. It is one of the sources of the Hulu River and the birthplace of Fuxi, the legendary human ancestor. Recognized as one of the ancient “Eight Scenic Spots of Longde,” it lies 13 kilometers from National Highway 312. Liupan Tianchi sits at an altitude of 2…
Guide: Also known as Long Mountain, Liupan Mountain is located in southern Ningxia, at the center of the triangular area formed by the three provincial capitals of Xi’an, Yinchuan, and Lanzhou. Its main peak lies within Longde County, Guyuan City, Ningxia, at an elevation of 2,928 meters. The mountain range generally runs from north to south, stretching approximately 240 kilometers. It serves as the boundary between the Loess Plateaus of northern Shaanxi and western Gansu...
The Xiayahedian Kiln Site is located in Changle Town, downtown Zhongwei City, dating back to the Western Xia and Yuan dynasties. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
Hongya Old Lane, also known as Liupan People’s Hongya Folk Culture Village, is located in Hongya Community, Chengguan Town, adjacent to the Longde exit of the Qinglan Expressway, just 1 kilometer from the county seat, covering a total area of 200,000 square meters. In recent years, Longde County has delved deeply into the elements of Hongya Village such as its humanistic history, folk characteristics, and architectural style, integrated resources, and vigorously promoted...
Fuxi Divine Cliff is located about 1,000 meters north of the Liupan Tianchi Scenic Area. From a distance, the shape of the mountain resembles a red bat with its wings spread wide, hence it is also known as “Bat Cliff.” The cliff stands approximately 100 meters high and stretches 300 meters wide. On the cliff there are two Fuxi Caves: one is a dry cave, 10 meters deep and 4 meters wide, which can accommodate 200 people...
The Shangqi Neolithic Site is located in Qixing Village, Fengling Township, Longde County. On July 31, 2019, it was designated as a cultural heritage site under the fifth batch of Autonomous Region-level protection. Protected area: to the east it borders the gully edge, to the south it extends to Qiguobing Field, to the west it connects with Lama Zui, and to the north it starts from the theater in Shangqi Village, spanning 80 meters from east to west and 370 meters from north to south.…
The Liupan Mountain Red Army Long March Memorial Hall is located on Liupan Mountain within the territory of Longde, at an altitude of 2,832 meters. It is 50 kilometers from downtown Guyuan and 14 kilometers from Longde County. National Highway 312, Provincial Highway 101, and the Yinchuan–Pingliang Road pass by at the foot of the mountain. It is a red tourism site built by the Party Committee and Government of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to commemorate the Red Army...
Qingliu River Water Conservancy Scenic Area is located at the foot of the Liupan Mountains, east of Longde County, with a total planned area of approximately 28.9 square kilometers. It lies at the center of the radiation zones of the three provincial capital cities—Xi'an, Lanzhou, and Yinchuan. Both National Highway 312 and the Lanzhou-Qingdao Expressway run through the area, making it a vital transportation hub connecting the northwest with central China, central-southern China, and the southwest. Leveraging its unique geographical position and abundant water conservation resources, since 2010, Longde County has adopted a construction and management mechanism of “water conservation as the platform, government as the driving force.” By mobilizing various stakeholders, integrating funds, and through one year of concentrated treatment followed by three years of renovation and enhancement, the scenic area now features interconnected reservoirs, dams, and landscape waterways, forming a water area of 0.69 square kilometers. With beautiful scenery, sound ecology, and rich biodiversity, it is hailed as the “Plateau Green Island” and the “Natural Botanical Garden.” In addition, cultural attractions such as the Liupan People’s Folk Culture Village (Yangjiadian), Liupan Mountain Rare Plants Garden, Ancient Willow Park, Liupan Mountain Cultural City, and Old Lane of Liupan People have been developed. These complement nearby distinctive natural attractions such as Liupan Tianchi Lake, Fuxi Cliff, and the Cool World, collectively forming a national-level water conservancy scenic area that integrates cultural tourism, sightseeing and summer retreats, leisure vacations, and educational experiences.
The county seat of Longde is located on the southern bank of the Tianshui River, 5 kilometers west of the Liupan Mountains. The area features open terrain and has historically been a strategic military location. The ancient city ruins of Channa County from the Qin and Han dynasties are situated in Gucheng Town, 15 kilometers west of Pengyang County. The site lies in the center of a triangular plain on the north bank of the Ru River, where the Ru River and Renhe River converge. To the east it borders...
The modern agricultural leisure sightseeing and self-drive tour camp in Longde County is located in Xinping Village, Shenlin Township, Longde County, beside National Highway 312 at the foot of the Liupan Mountains. It is about 30 kilometers from downtown Longde and covers an area of over 300,000 square meters. The site features flower displays, fruit and vegetable cultivation, edible mushroom farming, rural leisure tourism, circular economy…
Longde Museum is located on the west side of Wenhua Street in Longde County. It covers an area of 22,000 square meters, with a building area of 6,930 square meters, an exhibition area of 5,230 square meters, and public space of 1,700 square meters. It is a comprehensive local museum integrating exhibition, collection, research, exchange, and education. The museum houses over 2,800...
A Neolithic site. It is a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level. Located in Heping Village, Shatang Town, Longde County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In 1986, Peking University and the Guyuan Museum jointly conducted excavations here. Late Yangshao culture remains and those corresponding to the Qijia culture were discovered, the latter being predominant. …
The Shiyao Temple Grottoes are located at Hejiashan in Longde County, Guyuan City, dating back to the Song Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, they were designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
Chenjin Township's Xinhe Village is located 8 kilometers southwest of Longde County, with an average altitude of 2,650 meters. A small river runs from east to west through the center of the village. The area features ecological tourism resources such as Yuejia Gorge, lush forest vegetation, and a rich folk culture atmosphere, making it well-suited for the development of rural tourism. Since 2015...
The Shiyao Temple Scenic Area is located on the mountainside of Nanfeng Mountain, 2.5 kilometers southwest of Longde County. Nanfeng Mountain resembles a phoenix spreading its wings in the wind, hence its name, and is also known as Longfeng Mountain. Its mountain range extends directly to the Long Mountains, and an ancient Han Dynasty beacon tower still stands at the summit. At the foot of the mountain lies the ChuiSheng (Flute-Playing) Platform. Shiyao Temple was carved around the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. Built against sheer cliffs, the temple complex includes three grottoes: the Mahavira Hall, the Wuliang Hall, and the Da Shi (Goddess of Mercy) Hall. The entrance of the Mahavira Hall is inscribed with the four characters “磨日宕霄” (meaning roughly “Grinding Sun, Leaping Sky”). To the left and right are two smaller grottoes—the Wenchang Palace and the Zisun Palace—carved in the late Ming Dynasty. Legend has it that Guangchengzi first resided at Shiyao Temple before moving to Kongtong. Before he left, he split the mountain with his palm and inscribed words on the wall: “I cultivated here; others need not meditate. To attain enlightenment, go and learn from Kongtong Mountain.” Hence the saying: “Shiyao Temple came before Kongtong Mountain.” On the northern slope of the scenic area lies Zhulin Temple, said to be named for its effective rain prayers. Located 1.5 kilometers west of the county town, the temple covers a construction area of 300 square meters and enshrines the Golden Tomb Holy Mother and the Black Water Dragon King. It once had a music pavilion and viewing stands, both destroyed in an earthquake. Zhulin Temple features towering verdant cliffs and weeping willows. Spring is pleasant with breezes, summer with rain, autumn with moonlight, and winter with snow—the seasonal scenery is exceptionally beautiful. “Zhulin’s Fine Drizzle” is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Longde. A poet of old wrote: “Sparse, rippling sounds drift with light rain; the temple fades into Zhuling under the evening breeze. Clouds drift low over quiet monastic walls, wildflowers blaze crimson and green.”