The National Forestry Administration recently announced that the Qingshuihe National Wetland Park pilot site in Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has passed inspection and has officially become a national wetland park. In December 2011, the National Forestry Administration approved the pilot construction of the Guyuan Qingshuihe National Wetland Park, with a planned total area of 726 hectares. It aims to establish a natural “baseline” for typical riverine composite wetland ecosystems and a “reserve” for biological resources in arid regions...
The ruins of the Qin Great Wall in Ningxia are located in Xiji County, Guyuan County, and Pengyang County of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Since ancient times, Ningxia has been a frontier defense line in northern China, often referred to as the “shield of the Central Shaanxi Plain and the gateway of Longdong,” holding significant strategic importance. Starting from the Warring States period, almost every feudal dynasty constructed sections of the Great Wall in Ningxia, earning the region the reputation of being a “museum of the Great Wall.” To this day, ancient walls built in different historical periods—including the Qin, Sui, Song, and Ming dynasties—using various materials such as rammed earth, sandstone, and stone blocks, stretch cumulatively over 3,000 li across Ningxia, forming a spectacular landscape.
Located twenty li south of Guyuan County on the east side of the Pingyin Highway, after crossing the Qingshui River, you’ll find a majestic mosque nestled in an elegant, tree-lined environment and built along the mountain slope. Blending traditional Chinese and Islamic architectural styles, this grand, rustic, and solemn site is the renowned Gongbei of Erlipu in Guyuan. Twenty li…
Northern and Sui-Tang Tombs of Guyuan The Northern and Sui-Tang Tombs of Guyuan refer to a series of tombs excavated in the southwestern plateau area of Guyuan city during the 1980s. Guyuan is located at the crossroads where Central Plains farming culture, northern grassland nomadic culture, and Central and West Asian cultures intersect. The eastward and westward flow of Chinese and Western cultures along the Silk Road...
Jiulong Mountain is located on the west bank of the Qingshui River, about 1 kilometer southwest of Guyuan City. It got its name because the mountain resembles nine giant dragons emerging from Xianglu Mountain, flowing down along the valley, with the main ridge heading straight for Guyuan City. Temple architecture is an important part of the scenic beauty of Jiulong Mountain. Every famous mountain and historic site is complemented by simple yet classic structures such as halls, pavilions, and terraces that enhance the landscape. Temples have been built on Jiulong Mountain since early times...
Beihai Pond is located about eight li north of Yuanzhou District in Guyuan. It is a scenic area that combines garden culture with temple culture—this is what locals in Guyuan refer to as "Beihai." Though called a sea, it is actually a spring-fed lake, a pool of clear water that remains unfrozen even in the depths of winter and flows year-round. The ancients called it the Warm Spring, while scholars and poets referred to it as the North Fish Pond or Peng Marsh. The water surface spans approximately...
Huangduobao was once a key stop along the Silk Road, locally referred to as the "Forbidden City of Guyuan." Its origins are rooted in a long history. During the Tang Dynasty, it was called "Shimen Town," and in the early Song Dynasty, it was known as "Old Shimen City." In the fourth year of the Shaosheng era of the Song Dynasty (1097), Zhang Jie, the governor of Weizhou, rebuilt and fortified Pingxia City. According to the "Geographical Records" in the History of Song...
The Liupan Wonder Land project is located in the city center of Guyuan, at the intersection of the old city area, the new city area, and the southwest new district. It borders Liupan Mountain Road to the east, Shanghai Road to the south, West Wenhua Road to the north, and leans against Guyanling Urban Park to the west, covering a total area of 201,000 square meters. The park is divided into three major themed zones: the Legendary Continent Theme Area, the Magic...
The Ancient City Site of Mayuan Village is located in Mayuan Village, Touying Town, Yuanzhou District. On July 31, 2019, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit under the fifth batch of the autonomous region. Protected area: extending 20 meters outward from the outer edge of the city wall on all four sides. …
The Western and Southern Suburban Tombs of Guyuan are located in the western and southern suburban townships of Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City, dating back to the Tang Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, they were designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
The ancient city of Daying is located in Zhonghe Township, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City, dating back to the Song and Ming dynasties. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. On July 21, 2014, the Daying City Site was included in the seventh batch of National Key Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
The Ancient City Wall of Guyuan is located to the west of Yuanzhou District in Guyuan City and dates back to the Han to Ming dynasties. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit at the autonomous region level in the third batch.…
The Nantai Platform Site is located in Wangjiazhuang, Team 6, Guomiao Village, Kaicheng Town, Yuanzhou District. On July 31, 2019, the Nantai Platform Site was designated as part of the fifth batch of autonomous region-level cultural heritage protection units. The protected area extends 10 meters east and south of the site to the inter-village road, 50 meters west of the site to a location 200 meters from the river, and north of the site...
The Northwest Agricultural Museum is the only specialized museum in the five northwestern provinces (regions) that focuses on agricultural culture as its exhibition theme. The museum centers on the agricultural culture of Ningxia, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang, and follows the development and evolution of agricultural tools in the northwest as its main thread. It employs an exhibition approach that combines traditional art with modern technology...
Guyuan Chenghuang Temple is located within the compound of the Subsidiary Food Factory of the Grain Bureau in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
Guyuan God of Wealth Tower is located on Guodian Street in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
Wenlan Pavilion is located at Chengguan No. 2 Primary School in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as a Cultural Relics Protection Unit of the Autonomous Region in the third batch. …
Guide Originally named Guanshan, Baozishan Mountain is located at the southeastern corner of Jingyuan County. Standing atop the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 1,958 meters, you can take in the entire view of Jingyuan County. Newly built buildings rise up layer upon layer, and looking out into the distance, you’ll see ranges of peaks stacked along the ridges, lush green mountains stretching as far as the eye can see — their refreshing and serene beauty adding grandeur to this mountainous town.
Wolongshan Urban Park Wolongshan, anciently known as Guanshan and also called Longshou Mountain, has an elevation of 1,958 meters and covers an area of 4.5 square kilometers. Its peaks and hills stand independently without connecting to each other, giving it a unique appearance. From a distance, the hills resemble a sleeping dragon. It is the highest point in the county town, and from its summit, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire urban area. The mountain valleys are home to a rich variety of tree species and dense vegetation that changes with the seasons, offering captivating scenery. It was one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Huaping" during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the "Huaping County Annals of the Republican Era" recorded its renowned beauty under the title "Sunrise over Guanling."
Beiwujia Mosque Beiwujia Mosque is located in Beiwujia Village, Yuanzi Township, Jingyuan County. Built in the 13th year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1874), it features a traditional Chinese palace-style architectural layout and is the earliest mosque in Jingyuan County. In the 10th year of the Tongzhi reign (1871), following the failure of the Hui Muslim uprising in Shaanxi and Gansu, Hui Muslims were resettled in Jingyuan (then known as Huapingchuan)...