Shiyawan Grottoes (Yanling Temple) is located 800 meters east of Zhangjiatai Village, Xinmin Township, about 25 kilometers southeast of the county seat. Backed by mountains and facing a river, it was carved into the rock face on the north bank of the Shizui River. According to records, these grottoes were excavated during the Song Dynasty, and it is said that the legendary monk Ji Gong once practiced here. There are four caves arranged from west to east along the cliff. The first cave...
Wating City is located 30 kilometers north of the county seat, at the northern entrance of Dantong Gorge on the eastern foothills of the Liupan Mountains. It was one of the important passes in northwestern China during history. Surrounded by towering peaks, with intersecting roads in all directions, deep valleys, and treacherous terrain, it was easy to defend and hard to attack. It was once an ancient battlefield where “armored cavalry charged forth amid the clash of swords and spears,” earning the nickname “Iron Wating” and serving as a strategic military stronghold. To the east…
Shuigou Qin-Han (Huizhong Palace) Ruins The Shuigou Qin-Han (Huizhong Palace) Ruins are located on the west side of Shuigou Village, Xiangshui Town, about 1 kilometer north of the county town, covering an area of approximately 300,000 square meters, and have been confirmed as a Qin-Han site. Some historians also believe it to be the site of the Qin-Han "Huizhong Palace." The surface of the ruins is scattered with a large number of rope-patterned roof tiles, tubular tiles, and cloud-patterned eaves tiles...
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Wild Lotus Valley, also known as "Lotus Garden," gets its name from the wild lotus plants (woody palmate ligularia) that grow abundantly throughout the scenic area. The valley stretches 10 kilometers in length and is over 10 meters wide. Hiking up the valley, you’ll find steep cliffs on both sides, with layers of pine forests forming a natural green corridor. Attractions include the "Defiance Cave," "Lotus-Permeated Rock," "Fragrant Perfume Bridge," …
Shanan Gorge Shanan Gorge is located about 5 kilometers east of the county seat and on the eastern side of Shanan Village in Yuanzi Township, also known as "Golden Buddha Gorge." It is where the Xiangshui River, Shengyi River, and Jing River converge. Due to the intense erosion by the Jing River, a 4.5-kilometer-long river valley landscape has formed, featuring steep cliffs and swiftly flowing water. The area showcases mid-scale landform features such as the Giant Lizard Peak...
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Huaya Zi is located in Huaya Gou on the west side of Tuyao Village, Huanghua Township, about 20 kilometers north of the county town. It is a deep, serene, east-west mountain valley, stretching 10 kilometers in length and 300 meters in width. The gorge features high cliffs, steep terrain, and majestic peaks rising on both the northern and southern sides. Precipitous rock walls, rugged and craggy, are dotted with jagged boulders hanging in mid-air, while the cliffs display vivid hues…
Sanguan Pass is located 30 kilometers north of the county seat, in Sanguan Village, Liupan Mountain Town. The three passes refer to the traditionally recognized Liupan Pass, which must be crossed when traveling west over the Liupan Mountains; Shengsheng Pass, which must be reached when crossing the Long Mountains southward; and Watting Pass, which must be passed when heading north out of the frontier. These three passes serve as the eastern entrances to the Guanzhong region, hence later referred to as Sanguan Pass. Historically known as Tanzheng Gorge, it is also called Jinfo Gorge. Sanguan Pass...
The ruins of Liangdian Gorge are located in Jinghe Yuan Town, Jingyuan County, Guyuan City, dating back to the Mongol-Yuan period. On September 15, 2005, the ruins were designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
Wating Ancient City is located in Wating Village, Dawan Township, Jingyuan County, Guyuan City, dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as a Cultural Relics Protection Unit of the Autonomous Region (Batch III).…
The Guojia Mountain Site is located on Wayao Mountain, north of Jingyuan County in Guyuan City, dating back to the Han Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Heritage Protection Units. …
The Jinghe Source Scenic Area is located in Jingyuan County within the mountainous region of southern Ningxia. With its picturesque landscapes — lush peaks, dense forests, abundant grasslands, cascading waterfalls, flowing springs, birdsong and floral scents — the area combines the grandeur of the north with the elegance of the south, earning it the nickname "Green Island on the Loess Plateau." It was designated as a provincial scenic area in 1995. Major attractions here include...
The main peak of Liupan Mountain Scenic Area, Migang Mountain, was historically known as Gaoshan and also called Meigaoshan. With an elevation of 2,942 meters, it is the highest peak of Liupan Mountain and also serves as the boundary between Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City and the two counties of Longde and Jingyuan. Migang Mountain is an excellent spot for enjoying panoramic views from high altitudes. On a clear day, when you ascend to the summit and gaze into the distance, you can witness the sunrise and sunset, watch the clouds billow and the sky glow, take in the overlapping mountain ranges...
The Erlong River Scenic Area is located in the heart of the Liupan Mountains, adjacent to Liangdian Gorge just 12 kilometers away. It is a 5-kilometer-long canyon running from north to south and is one of the sources of the Jing River. It also serves as the watershed between the Jing and Wei Rivers—Dahaizi Scenic Spot belongs to the Wei River basin, while Xiaohaizi Scenic Spot belongs to the Jing River basin. The saying “clearly distinct as the Jing and Wei” originates here. The area is characterized by...
The Grotto Bay Grottoes are located in Shengli Village, Xinmin Township, Jingyuan County, Guyuan City, and date back to the Song Dynasty. On September 15, 2005, they were designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region-level Cultural Relics Protection Units. …
Childlike Wonder — Xining Children's Park This is a paradise for children, a world of joy. As you enter the park, the first thing that greets you is a central square filled with vibrant flowers, colorful balloons, innocent smiles, cheerful laughter, and friendly pigeons coexisting with people — all part of the park’s charm. On both sides of the square...
Xining Wildlife Park, also known as Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park, is the only large-scale comprehensive wildlife park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the highest-altitude one of its kind. It is a national AAAA-level scenic spot and a national science education base that integrates wildlife viewing, conservation, scientific research, breeding, and public education. Xining Wildlife Park covers...
Xining People's Park is the largest public recreational park in Xining, located on the southern bank of the confluence of the Huangshui River and the Beichuan River in the western part of the city. The park was first built in 1959 and has undergone several expansions, now covering an area of over forty hectares. Major recreational facilities include a floral area, an artificial lake, a children’s play zone, an animal viewing area, and an art exhibition hall. The people of Xining…