Scenic spot introduction:
The Chinese Yellow River Tower in Qingtongxia is one of the landmark buildings of Ningxia's Yellow River culture. It is also known as the Four Famous Towers in China along with the Yellow Crane Tower, Tengwang Pavilion and Stork Tower. The Yellow River Tower in Chinese red, rich yellow and cross-shaped eaves not only comprehensively displays the five thousand years of splendid civilization of the Yellow River and the important influence of the Yellow River culture on Ningxia and the west, but also becomes the finishing touch of the golden bank of the Yellow River in Ningxia, making Ningxia known as the Yellow River. With culture as the axis, the "Yellow River Culture Display Line" with landmark buildings such as the Chinese Yellow River Tower, the Chinese Yellow River Altar, and the Bronze Ancient Town as the main attractions is more complete and richer in humanistic charm.Attractions distribution:
The Chinese Yellow River Tower is located on the west bank of the Yellow River and on the east side of Qingtongxia Riverside Avenue, with a total construction area of more than 22,000 square meters. The scenic spot consists of archways, landscape bridges, turrets, zodiac totem poles, Zhenhe Tieniu, main building and other buildings and sculptures. The Yellow River Tower houses the Yellow River Chinese History and Culture Exhibition Hall, the Yellow River Ningxia History and Culture Exhibition Hall, and the Yellow River Impression Exhibition Hall. Yellow River Cultural Performance Hall, etc.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, cultural learning, museums, landmarks, riversTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Ningxia Free Travel Guide for Five Days 2018
travelling guideline:
After visiting various exhibitions in the building during the day, be sure to come back at night to see the illuminated night view, which is extremely beautiful and intoxicating.
Tour route:
One-day trip to Wuzhong West Line: Yellow River Ecological Amusement Park → Yellow River Tower → Yellow River Cultural Exhibition Park → Yellow River National Wetland Park → Dong Mansion → Qingtongxia Grand Canyon (Qingtong Ancient Town, Hydraulic Museum, 108 Tower, River Barrage Dam, Ten Miles Long Gorge, China Yellow River Altar, Bird Island National Wetland Park in the reservoir area) → Niushou Mountain Temple Group → Beichakou Ming Great Wall
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(More) Yanchi licorice, Laoheqiao mutton, concentric dates, Ningxia wolfberry, Yuma dried red, Yanchi Ermao.
(Gourmet food) Haggis offal, hand-caught mutton, rice dumplings, eight-treasure bowl tea, Wuzhong white water chicken, oily aroma.
Scenic spot location:
China>Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region>Wuzhong City>Qingtongxia City
How to get there:
Bus route: Take No. 5, 12, or 35 in front of Wuzhong Bus Station, No. 21 from Wuzhong to Xiaoba, and No. 3 from Qingtongxia City to reach the Yellow River Tower and scenic spots along the line.
Self-driving route: In the direction of Qingtongxia and Wuzhong, take the crossing street and Huanghe Road to Z209; in the direction of Yinchuan, take Fuyin Expressway, exit from Qingtongxia/G109 at Dagu Bridge, and drive along Huanghe Road .
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for China Yellow River Tower:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day