Jinghe River Source

　　The Jinghe River Source Scenic Area is situated in Jingyuan County in the mountainous southern part of Ningxia. With its picturesque landscapes — clear mountains and waters, competing peaks of green, lush forests, rich meadows, gushing waterfalls, flowing springs, birdsong and floral fragrance — it embodies the grandeur of the north and the elegance of the south. Known as the "Green Island on the Loess Plateau," it was designated as a provincial-level scenic area in 1995.

　　The main scenic spots here include the Lotus Garden, Old Dragon Pool, Little South Mountain, Erlong River, Ghost Gate Pass, Liangdian Gorge, and Shankou Gorge, as well as attractions such as the Swing Frame, Yanling Temple Grottoes, Baozishan Park, and Chengguan Mosque.

　　The Lotus Garden Scenic Area is located 5 kilometers west of the county town. Winding in from the gorge entrance for 8 kilometers, it features towering green mountains on both sides, a stream running through, lush trees on the hills, crystal-clear streams, fluttering bees and butterflies, and murmuring waters. The most enchanting sight is the lush green grass along the stream banks, where from May to August every year, wild lotuses bloom everywhere, their umbrella-like leaves interlaced and yellow flowers exuding fragrance.

　　The Old Dragon Pool is the source of the Jing River. The pool bottom is deep green and unfathomably deep. Legend has it that this is where Wei Zheng dreamed of beheading the old dragon king, and the story of Liu Yi Delivering a Letter also takes place here.

　　The Erlong River is located 30 kilometers south of the county town. Legend says that when the old dragon king resided in the dragon pool, he sent his two sons to set up camp and guard this river area, hence the name “Erlong River” (Two Dragons River). The area is flanked by peculiar peaks and secluded valleys, dotted with pine forests like canopies, lush green grass, birdsong, floral scents, and murmuring streams. The Liangdian Gorge is located 25 kilometers southwest of the county town, in the heart of the Liupan Mountains. With its moist climate, elegant environment, and beautiful scenery, it has been a renowned summer retreat since ancient times. Historical records indicate that Genghis Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, rested and gathered strength here during his western campaign, and pavilions and towers were built at that time. To this day, remnants such as a horse-restraining stone, pillar bases, horse troughs, and flagpole sockets still remain.