Ningxia Jinyuan County Travel Guide: Exploring the Poetic Wonderland at the Foot of Liupan Mountain
by SerendipssdityMajest
Apr 29, 2025
Source! The "Green Pearl" on the Loess Plateau of Northwest China, definitely the top spot for summer escapes!😍 Annual average temperature is 6.9°C, with summer averages only 18°C—summer cooling at its best~
📍Location: Jingyuan County, Guyuan City, Ningxia (East foothills of Liupan Mountain)
💚Ecological Indicators: Forest coverage rate 38.58%, negative oxygen ions 2221/cm³
✨Must-visit Attractions:
1️⃣ Liupan Mountain National Forest Park
🕘Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00
🚘Address: Jinghe Source Town, Jingyuan County
🌟Highlights:
- "Little Jiuzhaigou" Xiaonanchuan (magical flowing springs and waterfalls!)
- Genghis Khan’s summer retreat "Liangdian Gorge"
- Jinghe River source "Erlong River" (rich in wild flora and fauna!)
- Immortal secret realm "Laolongtan" (legendary site of Wei Zheng’s dream of slaying the Dragon King)
2️⃣ Wild Lotus Valley
🚗Address: 10 km south of Jinghe Source Town, Jingyuan County
🌸Feature: 8 km wild lotus canyon, feels like a water town in southern China
🏡 Boutique Homestay Recommendations:
1️⃣ Fragrance Style Fort
📌Address: 7 km east of Jingyuan County town
🏠Room Types: Siheyuan (courtyard house) / Sanheyuan (three-sided courtyard)
💰Per Person: 200-400 RMB
2️⃣ Yejia Village
🎯Address: Jinghe Source Town, Jingyuan County
🏅Honor: National Key Rural Tourism Village
🍱Specialty: 127 farmhouses, must-try Jingyuan Yellow Cattle Feast!
🍢 Food Street Must-Visit:
Don’t miss "Jingyuan Beef Street"!
📍Location: County center
🍡Must-eats: Yellow cattle barbecue, beef offal soup, teppanyaki
🎤Nightlife: Cultural performances on weekends, very lively~
🎉 Upcoming Events:
Original music festival in August! Last year, Ulan Tuya performed~
📌 Travel Tips:
✅ Best Season: June to October
✅ Dressing Advice: Large temperature difference, bring a jacket
✅ Must-bring Items: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent
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