Beiwudang

　　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. In September and October each year, events such as the Beiwudang Double Ninth Festival and temple fairs are held here.

　　    The Beiwudang Ecotourism Area consists of five attractions:    The Dawukou Forest Park, an artificial ecological forest covering over 10,000 acres, showcasing the unique features of ecological construction in the arid desert regions of northwest China.    The Beiwudang Temple, built in the 40th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1701), is a four-courtyard architectural complex with a natural layout, staggered arrangement, fine structure, symmetrical harmony, solemnity, and beauty. It is an ancient temple that combines Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. During the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, Empress Dowager Cixi once inscribed its name as “Huguo Shoufo Chan Temple.”    The Helan Mountain Beiwudang Geological Park, a provincial-level geological park covering 68.8 square kilometers, is rich in geological relics, with bizarre rocks and lifelike pictographic stones. The rugged mountain terrain and majestic presence make it a natural museum exhibiting a typical process of geological evolution.    Jiucaigou is a primitive mountain valley within the Helan Mountains, stretching over 10 kilometers. It is cool, serene, and abundant in water and grass. With some abandoned military facilities, it adds to the mysterious atmosphere, making it a great place for exploration and adventure.    The Xiaoquzigou petrified ancient tree, discovered in 1994, is an ancient plant dating back over 200 million years. It belongs to the genus Taimu, with about 8 meters exposed above ground, originally over 40 meters long, and 60 centimeters in diameter. It holds high research and ornamental value.   Transportation      It can be reached by taxi in 10 minutes from the city center.    

　　 Shizuishan City, Ningxia