A complete guide to Guyuan, Ningxia: ancient temples, red culture, and authentic cuisine

[Must-See Attractions] 🏯

1️⃣ Mount Xumi Grottoes 📍
"Dunhuang, Ningxia" lives up to its reputation! One of China's top ten grottoes! ✨

162 caves and over 500 statues carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty are breathtaking! 👀
The 14.5-story Maitreya Buddha from the Tang Dynasty is breathtakingly magnificent! 🤩
Address: 50 kilometers northwest of Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

2️⃣ Liupanshan National Forest Park 🌲

A National 4A-level scenic spot, a "highland green island" where you can heal your body and soul! 🍃
80% forest coverage! The waterfall canyon is a fairyland 💦
Xiaonanchuan, known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou of the Northwest," is a photogenic spot 📸
Address: Longde County, Guyuan City
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3️⃣Huoshizhai Danxia Landform Group 🗿
Same filming location as "Where Are We Going, Dad?" 🎥
China's highest Danxia landform group 📈
Red rocks, green trees, and a glass plank road = the birthplace of a visual blockbuster 🎬
Address: Xiji County, Guyuan City
Admission: 80 yuan

🔴[Red Culture Tour] 🔴

Liupanshan Long March Scenic Area 🚩
The last mountain range of the Red Army's Long March 🏔️
2.5km Long March Trail + 3,800 precious cultural relics 🎖️
A must-see for patriotic education 🇨🇳

🍜[Guyuan on the Tip of the Tongue] 🍜

🐑Lamb
Incredibly tender! Perfect with onions 👍
🔥Must-order: Guyuan Lamb Head

The lamb eyes are smooth, and the lamb brain is incredibly tender 💯

🍜Carb King

Noodles with leeks | Simmered noodles with meatballs | Longde hot pot warms the heart and stomach 🥘

🏨[Accommodation Recommendation]🏨

🌟Upscale Choice
Guyuan Museum Atour Hotel

Sweet views of Guyan Mountain 🌄
Rated 4.8⭐ Walking distance to the food court

🚗[Transportation Tips]🚗
Flights✈️: Arrive in Yinchuan first, then transfer to a bus
Train🚄: Direct to Guyuan Station/Liupanshan Airport
Driving🚙: As attractions are scattered, chartering a car is recommended