Scenic spot introduction:

Ningxia Qingtongxia Tourist Area is located in the central and southern part of the Ningxia Plain. It is rich in natural resources and cultural landscape resources. The Jiuqu Yellow River flows north through the area. The world-famous Qingtongxia River Dam is located in the territory. In 2003, the comprehensive economic strength of Qingtongxia City ranked 80th among the top 100 counties (cities) in western China, and it was known as the "Pearl on the Fortress".

Attractions distribution:

Ningxia Qingtongxia Tourist Area still has the well-preserved ancient Great Wall, the rare Buddhist Lama Pagoda Group (108 Pagodas), Gongbao Mansion, Xixia Millennium Rock Paintings, low hot springs, and the Yellow River Bird Island and many other tourist attractions for tourists to visit.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, visiting ancient times, being close to water, religion, historic sites, lakes
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Ningxia Free Travel Guide for Five Days 2018

travelling guideline:

Climb the 108 Tower to overlook the Yellow River, then take a boat to the Yellow River Grand Canyon to see the scenery on both sides, and finally go to the Yellow River Dam to enjoy the water conservancy scenery.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Specialties: Yellow River pigeon fish, Wuzhong melon seeds, Yellow River carp, Xixia tribute rice, Tan sheep two-fur fur, licorice, wolfberry, etc.

Snacks: braised haggis, beef ramen, roasted beef with licorice frost, mutton with wolfberry sprouts, braised lamb neck with astragalus.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region>Wuzhong City>Qingtongxia City>Qingtongxia Town

How to get there:

Self-driving: Start from the starting point of Qingtongxia City and go due south → drive 170 meters → turn left → drive 10 meters → turn left into Guxia East Street → drive 1.3 kilometers along Guxia East Street → turn right → drive 1.1 kilometers → Turn right to enter the roundabout → Drive along the roundabout for 40 meters → Take the 2nd exit → Turn right → Drive 2.9 kilometers → Go straight 7. Drive 50 meters → Turn left to enter G109 → Drive along G109 for 11.8 kilometers → Pass the gas station on the right After about 70 meters of the station → Go straight into the roundabout → Drive along the roundabout for 40 meters → At the first exit → Go straight into G10910 → Drive along G109 for 3.9 kilometers → Turn left → Drive for 2.7 kilometers → Turn right → Drive for 3.7 kilometers → Arrive at the end point (at Left side of the road) → Ningxia Qingtongxia Tourist Area.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Qingtongxia ticket price:

Adult ticket: 80 yuan; child ticket: 50 yuan

Other discounts:

1. Children: free of charge for children under 1.3m;

2. Students and the elderly (over 60 years old ) Holding a student ID card or senior citizen ID card buys tickets at half price;

3. Soldiers, reporters, and tour guides holding a military disability certificate, a press card above the municipal level, and a national guide card enter the park free of charge.

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

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