Scenic spot introduction:
Zhongshan Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia, can be called the "Pearl on the Fortress" of Ningxia. It is the largest comprehensive park in Yinchuan and the park with the longest history in Ningxia. The park's pavilions, waterside pavilions, thousands of trees, and blooming flowers vividly display the beauty of modern gardens, giving Yinchuan a new look; the history of the ruins of Wu Palace in the Yuan Dynasty of the Western Xia Dynasty makes the park full of ancient humanistic charm; and some long-standing The landscape has accompanied the growth of a large number of Yinchuan and Ningxia citizens. Therefore, tourists who come to Yinchuan must go to Zhongshan Park for a stroll, which has become a good place for citizens to relax and tourists to visit.Attractions distribution:
Zhongshan Park is located opposite Guangming Square in Xingqing District, Yinchuan. It has three entrances: the south gate, the west gate, and the north gate. The park is divided into scenic recreation area, children's activity area, flower viewing area, animal exhibition area and quiet rest area. It has the iconic landscape - Wenchang Pavilion, three major lakes, Silver Lake, Zhong Lake and Lotus Lake, Sunset Pavilion and Hechi Shaking. There are 18 magnificent sights such as the river, the winding bridge, the willow smoke, the Silver Lake lying on the waves, the bell ringing and the moon, as well as the Yinchuan Zoo and various entertainment facilities. Flower exhibitions, calligraphy and painting exhibitions and large-scale celebrations in Ningxia also use this place as the best venue, with many activities throughout the year.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, walking, entertainment, fishing, flower viewing, visiting ancient times, cruises, parks, zoos, historic sitestravelling guideline:
1. Since the west gate and north gate of the park are more convenient to take a bus, tourists mostly enter the park through these two entrances.
2. A large area of the park is a lake with beautiful scenery and tranquility. Taking a boat tour at the pier is a highly recommended way.
Tour route:
Yinchuan city tourist route: Drum Tower → Yuhuang Pavilion → Nanguan Mosque → Chengtian Temple Tower → Haibao Pagoda → Yuehai Park → Ningxia Museum → Yinchuan Forest Park → Chinese Homecoming Cultural Park
Best time to visit:
May-October
Shopping recommendations:
(Local Shopping) Ningxia Five Treasures → Wolfberry, licorice, Helan stone, Tan sheepskin, Nostoc, Zhongning jujube, Yinchuan tartary buckwheat, thyme.
(Special delicacies) Hui bowl tea, pasta, bean paste, melon sugar, braised haggis, hand-caught mutton, clove elbow, stuffed skin.
Scenic spot location:
China>Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region>Yinchuan City>Xingqing District
How to get there:
Yinchuan: Tourists from all over the world can take trains or planes directly to Yinchuan; from the train station, take buses 105 and 106 to the park.
Bus route: Take No. 17, No. 20, No. 41, No. 102, No. 201 in the city and get off at the west gate of the park. No. 22 and get off at the east entrance of Xingren Lane. No. 16, No. 18, Take Route 19, Route 25 Inner/Outer Ring Road, Route 101, and Route 2 and get off at the north gate of the park.
Self-driving route: After exiting the expressway, take Yingu Highway, pass Lijing South Street → Lijing North Street → Beijing East Road.
Scenic area map:
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Zhongshan Park Ticket Prices:
The park is free;
The zoo is 10 yuan/person;
Most entertainment facilities are 10 yuan/time.
Scenic area opening hours:
Zhongshan Park: 06:30-20:00;
Zoo: 08:00-19:30.
