The May Day long holiday
is just around the corner
As soon as you think about this four-day mini-vacation
your mood must be
like this!
Roam through Guyuan amid blooming mountain flowers
Admire the mountain blossoms
Watch performances
Enjoy fun-filled adventures
Q: Can I still enjoy flowers if I visit Guyuan during the May Day holiday?
A: Absolutely—you can. Although you may have missed peach and apricot blossoms, lilacs, mountain pear blossoms, and those golden-rug-like rapeseed flowers are in full bloom.
Admire mountain flowers — Mountain pear blossoms of Liupan Mountain are in full bloom
“Skin like snow, face like jade, not selling her charm to the east wind” — this describes the noble pear blossom. During the May Day period, the mountain pear blossoms in Liupan Mountain National Forest Park within Jingyuan County and those in Laolongtan are in full bloom. If you’ve missed peach and apricot flowers, don’t miss these snow-white pear blossoms.
Address: Jinghe yuan Town, Jingyuan County
Phone: 0954-5648319
Route: Drive east along the Fuzhou-Yinchuan Expressway, turn at Lijiazhuang onto the Lijiazhuang-Jingyuan Expressway, drive to Jinghe yuan Town and exit the highway, then turn west onto G344 and drive 6.5 kilometers to enter Liupan Mountain National Forest Park.
Fragrant lilacs at Huoshizhai
“The knots tied in love remain from days gone by, now the spring breeze opens them anew” — lilacs have long been symbols of deep emotion. May is the season when lilacs are in full splendor. Known as “China’s Grand Canyon,” Huoshizhai National Geopark (Forest Park), with its colorful Danxia landforms and fragrant lilacs, creates a scene of breathtaking beauty. Especially romantic is a stroll through Huoshizhai Lover’s Valley, where the blossoms intoxicate your senses to the fullest.
Address: Huoshizhai Township, Xiji County (16 km from Xiji County town)
Phone: 0954-3906999
Route: From Xi’an direction: Xi’an—Fuyin Expressway—Qinglan Expressway—Fuyin Expressway—exit at Sanying—Xumishan—north gate of Huoshizhai Scenic Area. From Lanzhou direction: Lanzhou—Qinglan Expressway—Huohuo Line—S202—Ximao Highway—Ronglan Line—Shuiyun Highway—Huoshizhai. From Yinchuan direction: Qingyin Expressway—Beijing-Zhangjiakou Expressway—Fuyin Expressway—exit at Sanying—Xumishan—north gate of Huoshizhai Scenic Area.
Rapeseed flowers in bloom in Jingyuan County
In May, the rapeseed flowers in Jingyuan are extraordinarily spectacular and picturesque. The air is filled with the fragrance of earth, and stretching as far as the eye can see are layers of tender, lovely rapeseed blossoms. Jingyuan County is a rare place on the Loess Plateau that carries a touch of Jiangnan charm. Amid the misty rain, high mountains and flower fields intertwine to form the most beautiful scenery. During the rapeseed flowering season, it’s also a busy time for bees, who love to flit among the blooms, enjoying the fragrance and colors...
Location: At the entrance of Wanghuanan Forest Farm in Liupan Mountain National Forest Park, Longtan Village, Beiyingshan Village, Landazhuang Village, Shangqin Village, and Xiaqin Village in Jinghe yuan Town, Jingyuan County.
Route: Drive east along the Fuzhou-Yinchuan Expressway, turn at Lijiazhuang onto the Lijiazhuang-Jingyuan Expressway, drive to Jingyuan or exit at Jinghe yuan Town to view the rapeseed flowers.
Q: I’m quite interested in local culture and folk customs. Can I experience any during the May Day holiday?
A: Then you’re really in luck. During the May Day holiday, Guyuan offers a continuous array of cultural performances, where poetry and distant dreams come together—you can experience the most authentic local traditions and rural charm.
Watch performances
During the May Day holiday, the Guyuan Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, and Radio & Television brings performances to scenic areas — eight grand theatrical shows and eight cultural performances let you enjoy the rural scenery while experiencing authentic Guyuan folk culture.
Xiji Longwangba
Performance Schedule
May 1st to 3rd
Two shows each day at 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Performance Venue
Longwangba Village, Jiqiang Town, Xiji County, Guyuan City
Inquiry Phone
0954-3605999
Mudan Mountain Villa in Yuanzhou District
Performance Schedule
10:00 AM on May 2nd
Performance Venue
Mudan Mountain Villa, Hechuan Township, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City
Inquiry Phone
0954-2678888
Jingyuan Old Dragon Pool
Over the four-day May Day holiday, the Jingyuan Old Dragon Pool Scenic Area will hold two cultural performances each day.
Time: May 1st to 4th, 2019, at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily
Address: Jingheyan Town, Jingyuan County, Guyuan City
Phone: 0954—5013660
Longde County Xinhe Village
To further promote and popularize knowledge about Guyuan’s intangible cultural heritage, raise public awareness of its preservation, and celebrate Chun Guan culture, the Guyuan cultural tourism authorities have invited agenda officials from Longde, Xiji, and Jingning counties to hold a large-scale inter-provincial Chun Guan cultural exchange event on May 1st in Xinhe Village, Chenjin Township, Longde County.
Time: May 1st, 2019
Address: Xinhe Village, Chenjin Township, Longde County, Guyuan City
Phone: 13409548787
Q: Apart from traditional culture, what other “new experiences” can I enjoy in Guyuan during the May Day holiday?
A: By “new experiences,” you must mean new activities — absolutely yes. Northwest China’s first gaming-themed amusement park — Liupan Playful Paradise — has officially opened, and the popular online-famous “Shouting Fountain” introduced at the Mount Sumeru Grottoes Scenic Area are exactly what you’re referring to as “new experiences.”
Enjoy Playful Mount Sumeru and Discover Online-Famous New Experiences
The Mount Sumeru Grottoes blend grotto art, Buddha statues, temples, ancient trees, danxia landforms, and unique rock formations into one, making it an ideal destination for sightseeing, exploring history, and learning about Silk Road culture and Buddhist grotto art. During the May Day holiday, you can also enjoy newly introduced online-famous attractions such as “water flying performers” and the “shouting fountain,” where tradition meets modernity — definitely not to be missed.
Address: Huangduobao, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City
Phone: 0954-3985555
Route: Drive along the Fuzhou-Yinchuan Expressway to the Sanying exit, then take the Panxi Highway. Along the way, you can visit the Xumishan Grottoes.
Liupan Wanmei Amusement Park
Liupan Wanmei Amusement Park is the first gaming-themed amusement park in Northwest China. During the May Day holiday, coinciding with its official opening, a variety of amusement activities such as a Ferris wheel, sea lion performances, roller coasters, and drop towers will make their debut for the people of Guyuan.
Address: Intersection of Wenhua Street and Shanghai Road, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City
Phone: 4001339969
Ningxia Sightseeing Night Market · Guyuan Diary
To welcome the May Day holiday and ensure visitors have a great time in Guyuan, Ningxia Sightseeing Night Market · Guyuan Diary has launched multiple promotional offers. During the May Day period, all items are available at a “40% discount,” and the professional performance team from Ningxia Ninghong Performing Arts Group will present exciting shows on-site, including skits, crosstalk, dance, and song-and-dance performances—truly a diverse and vibrant experience.
Address: Floors 3 and 4, Building 7, Paisheng Shimao City, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City (300 meters north of the Guyuan Toll Station on the Fuyin Expressway)
Phone: 0954-3985897
Liulin Manor
Named after willows, Liulin Manor naturally features willows everywhere. During the May Day holiday, blooming flowers and lush greenery provide a refreshing, evergreen landscape, making it an ideal recreational and leisure destination for urban residents—a natural oxygen bar. In this season of dappled shade and birdsong, Liulin Manor offers a variety of parent-child activities, allowing children to connect with nature through experiences like flower arranging and farming.
Address: Wumo Village, Pengbao Town, Yuanzhou District, Yuanzhou
Phone: 13649539000
Peony Manor “Hua’er” Folk Song Festival
“Hua’er” originated in the early Ming Dynasty and is a folk song tradition widespread in Northwestern China. Among the three major types of Hua’er, “Liupan Mountain Hua’er” is a unique treasure of the Liupan Mountain region. During the May Day holiday, Peony Manor in Hechuan Township, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City, will host the Hechuan Peony Flower Festival and the 3rd “Hua’er” Folk Song Festival. Artists from both within and outside the region will come together to present the cultural gem “Hua’er” to audiences.
Address: Peony Manor, Hechuan Township, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City
Phone: 0954-2678888
Dongyue Mountain Folk Activities
On the 28th day of the third lunar month, Dongyue Mountain Park holds its annual folk activities. During this period, you may also catch a glimpse of one of the “Three Wonders of Dongyue Mountain”—the Dongyue Sea of Clouds. Additionally, you can visit the Da Yuan Ancient Architecture Heritage Base located on the south side of the Confucius Culture Museum on Dongyue Mountain to learn about the former glory of Guyuan’s ancient architectural culture. (All of these are free of charge.)
Address: Donghuan Road, Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City
Route: Drive along the Fuzhou-Yinchuan Expressway to the Guyuan (South or North) exit, enter the city, and drive east along Wenhua Street to Dongyue Mountain. Alternatively, you can take Bus No. 11 to reach the site.
Premium One-Day Tour Routes
With the May Day holiday approaching
Major travel agencies in Guyuan City
To help visitors from across the country enjoy their time in Guyuan to the fullest
Have launched five premium one-day tour routes
Route 1:
Danjiaji Revolutionary Site
Jiangtai Fort Red Army Long March Victory Meeting Memorial Park
Liupan Mountain Red Army Long March Scenic Area
Route 2
Xiaoguan Ruins Cultural Park
Longde Old Alley
Liupan Mountain Red Army Long March Scenic Area
Route 3
Huoshizhai National Geopark
China’s Most Beautiful Leisure Village – Longwangba
Route 4
Xumishan Grottoes
Sikouzi Reservoir
Route 5
Liupan Mountain National Forest Park
Wild Lotus Valley
Registration and Inquiry Methods
Ningxia Liupan Mountain Travel Agency Co., Ltd.
0954-2829717 18195046160
Ningxia Golden Phoenix Travel Agency (Co., Ltd.)
0954-2076906 18995403085 13299595556
China Travel Service Ningxia Guyuan Branch
18409642220
Ningxia Compass Travel Agency
0954-3648888 18009542490
Ningxia Gangqing International Travel Agency Guyuan Branch
0954--2684667 13909542282
Ningxia Desert Travel Agency
0954--2020507 18295148988 13895440237