Yinchuan Helan Mountain Family Hiking Guide! Route Options + Complete Transportation and Ticket Information

Planning to take the kids to check out Yinchuan Helan Mountain? This super detailed family hiking guide is a must-have! Save effort and worry, just follow along👇

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🚌【Transportation】

• Bus Line 2 goes directly, morning departures at 9:00/9:30, fare 10 RMB

• Get off at Suyukou Station, return bus boards at the same spot at 14:30/15:00

• For self-driving, navigate to "Helan Mountain National Forest Park"

🎫【Ticket Information】

• Park Admission: Adults 60 RMB | Students/Discounted 30 RMB

• Shuttle Bus Ticket: 20 RMB/person (recommended, hiking start point is quite far)

• Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00 (seasonal adjustments, best to go early)

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🏞️【Recommended Family Routes】

✅ Beginner Easy Route (4 km, 2-3.5 hours)

Route: Shuttle Bus → Songtao Villa → Cable Car → Qingsong Ridge → Century Tower → Tuer Pit → Return to Cable Car → Shuttle Bus

Features: Cable car ride + gentle boardwalk, suitable for kids 5 years and older, with viewing platforms and rest stops along the way

✅ Relaxed Experience Route (2 km, 1.5-2 hours)

Route: Shuttle Bus → Songtao Villa → Qingsong Ridge round trip → Shuttle Bus

Features: Entirely wooden boardwalk, no pressure, stroller-friendly, ideal for families with younger babies

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💡Helpful Tips:

1️⃣ Shuttle bus covers 8 km on road one way, no need to hike and save energy

2️⃣ Qingsong Ridge to Songtao Villa is a wooden boardwalk, slip-resistant and safe

3️⃣ Bring enough drinking water + snacks, few supply points on the mountain

4️⃣ It’s windy at the summit, remember to bring a windbreaker for the kids!

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Yinchuan Family Travel 🌿This holiday, take the kids to experience the grandeur and wild charm of Helan Mountain!