Helan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Day 2 (Morning) Helan Mountain National Forest Park

1 "To wear out the Helan Mountain passes," Yue Fei considered Helan Mountain as a symbol of his efforts to recover lost territories and reclaim the beautiful rivers and mountains; to geographers, Helan Mountain is part of the 200mm isohyet, marking the boundary between arid and semi-arid regions, as well as monsoon and non-monsoon areas; to the people of Ningxia, Helan Mountain is the paternal mountain that blocks the desert sands and forges the 'Jiangnan of the North'... Early on the second day, we set out westward, venturing into the vast Helan Mountain range. My mother's hometown is in the Northeast. From the Northeast to the Northwest, the precipitation gradually decreases, and there is a significant change in vegetation. In the Northeast, lush forests cover almost all the high mountains and ridges, forming a spectacular scene of 'a mountain of flowers' when the leaves turn yellow in autumn; in North China (mainly referring to the Yan Mountains and Taihang Mountains), the lush forests are no more, giving way to lower shrubs; further to the Northwest, shrubs are first replaced by meadows, and then by the desert landscape seen in Helan Mountain. The steep rock walls are mostly bare, with little vegetation, except for a few shrubs and some grass clinging to the ground, stubbornly rooting in the crevices of the barren soil, growing, bearing fruit, and proudly displaying the tenacity of life. Argali sheep can be seen from time to time, their fur color almost indistinguishable from the rock walls, a natural 'camouflage' granted by evolution that makes them—and of course other predators—hard to spot without careful observation. I wonder how they manage to find enough food, can the sparse grass and thorny shrubs on the mountain really satisfy the nutritional needs of their size? Regardless, these 'spirits of Helan Mountain' still roam the mountains today, becoming an indispensable part of Helan Mountain. Is desolation not beautiful? 'The solitary smoke in the desert rises straight, the setting sun over the long river is round.' On the border of the desert, amidst the vast yellow sand, thousands of miles without a trace of humanity, isn't this desolation? The desert and the long river, the solitary smoke and the setting sun, are spectacular, and isn't that beautiful? When I enthusiastically took in the scenery of Helan Mountain by bus and then by cable car in the Helan Mountain National Forest Park, I gained a deeper understanding of the beauty of Helan Mountain—the beauty of the Northwest. If the beauty of the forests in the Northeast is a gentle 'gracefulness,' then the beauty of Helan Mountain is a rugged 'magnificence.' Looking up from below at the cliffs standing vertically as if cut by a knife and ax, gazing from above at the layers upon layers of bald peaks stretching for miles, one can't help but feel a temperament unique to the Northwest—vast, desolate, magnificent!

Ningxia Helan Mountain Suyukou National Forest Park

Helan Mountain Suyukou National Forest Park is located in the Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve, 50 kilometers northwest of Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The park covers a vast area, with a vegetation coverage rate of 70%, and has a rich natural landscape and unique cultural landscape. The park has towering natural forests such as oil pine, juniper, and spruce, as well as rare shrubs such as cherry, lilac, and Mongolian almond scattered in the valleys and gullies. The depths of the park have a vast forest sea and magnificent cliff landscapes, bringing people a wonderful feeling of returning to and indulging in nature. In addition, the park also has sightseeing cable cars, Cherry Valley Scenic Area, Helan Mountain Museum and other attractions, providing rich historical and cultural connotations and natural scenery.

When in Yinchuan, how can one miss visiting Helan Mountain

When in Yinchuan, how can one miss visiting Helan Mountain. The Helan Mountain National Forest Park is just a ten-minute drive from Zhenbeibao Film Studio. I think it's one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Yinchuan. Not just for the name Helan Mountain, which is closely connected to history, but also for the different high mountain landscapes, the special strata of address rocks, and the rock sheep running all over the place. Yes, there are a lot of rock sheep, and they are very easy to spot. Once you enter, the sightseeing car takes you deep into the mountains, where you can either climb by yourself or take the cable car. The cable car looks scary but is actually quite stable, and the scenery is also very good. After going up, it is recommended to climb to the Century Tower. On the way to Rabbit Hole, there is a lookout point where you can see some very peculiar rocks. Rabbit Hole itself is not much to see, and you can skip it. The scenery can be described as magnificent, with a touch of desolation. There are also small animals, suitable for climbing or taking a walk with children.

The desolation that is barren in the eyes of others is the home I think about day and night

How can you miss "Helan Mountain" when you come to Yinchuan Not for anything else, just the name of Helan Mountain that is closely connected with history, it is worth a visit. Besides, you can see different mountain landscapes, special address rock layers, and rock sheep running all over the ground. Helan Mountain is the boundary mountain between the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, It used to be the natural barrier of the Central Plains dynasty, blocking the invasion of the northwestern nomadic tribes. In ancient times, northern minorities such as the Huns, Xianbei, Turks, Uighurs, Tibetans, Dangxiang, etc. grazed and hunted here, multiplied and thrived, and it is still a multi-ethnic mixed living area for Han, Hui, Mongolian, Manchu, etc. Helan Mountain is majestic and desolate, the rock sheep with protective colors all over their bodies are agile, their bodies are strong, their vitality is vigorous, under the second level of protection, the rock sheep are all over the mountains and can be seen everywhere‼️ Scenic spot ✅Helan Mountain Ba Si Kou Twin Towers Scenic Area opens: Open from February 13, 2024: Opening hours: 9:30 to 17:30 Tickets🎫: Free Ba Si Kou Twin Towers is about 50 kilometers away from the city of Yinchuan. It is the most complete preserved Xixia Buddhist pagoda in China. It has a history of about 1,000 years and is a rare art treasure in the history of Chinese Buddhist pagoda architecture. 10 kilometers west of Ba Si Kou, in the Ba Si Kou Gully, there used to be a four-sided thirteen-story square tower. In 1991, the Ningxia Archaeological Department organized experts to clean up the ruins of the Ba Si Kou square tower. A large number of small mud towers, small mud Buddhas and dozens of precious cultural relics such as Xixia and Han Buddhist scriptures and documents were unearthed. Especially the Xixia Buddhist scriptures "Jixiang Bian Zhi Kou He Ben Xu" that were unearthed caused a sensation at the time. This sutra is the only printed butterfly-bound Xixia Buddhist sutra in China. It is the earliest wooden movable type printed object discovered in the world so far. The discovery of this cultural relic has advanced the invention and use of wooden movable type in our country by nearly a hundred years, that is, from the traditional Yuan to the Xixia, thus ending the history of our country in the Song Dynasty only having movable type printing records but no physical evidence, and strongly proving that one of our country's "Four Great Inventions" "Movable type printing" originated from the fact of the Song Dynasty in China. ✅Helan Mountain Rock Paintings You can see the distribution and style of rock paintings around the world You can see the rock paintings that are still on the rock wall You can see the majestic Helan Mountain & the scenery of the Yinchuan Plain You may also see rock sheep coming over the mountain to drink water World-class great art treasure Helan Mountain rock paintings can be traced back to three thousand to ten thousand years ago Recording the life and beliefs of ancient ancestors ✅Helan Mountain National Forest Park Helan Mountain National Forest Park A ten-minute drive from Zhenbeibao Film City. I think it's one of the most worthwhile places to go in Yinchuan.

Time is silent, only stones can speak

✅✅ National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit ✅✅ China's National Dual Heritage of Nature and Culture ✅✅ Permanent Site of the International Rock Art Summit ✅✅ The Art Gallery of Chinese Nomadic Peoples ✅✅ A cultural treasury for the study of ancient human culture and primitive art history ✅✅ One of the magical top 100 scenes of Northwest China ♻️♻️ The Helan Mountain Rock Paintings, located in Helan County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, were mainly created by ethnic groups such as the Qiang, Rong, Yuezhi, Xiongnu, Xianbei, Tiele, Turkic, and Dangxiang. The subject matter is rich and features the distinctive characteristics of the northern Chinese rock paintings. ♻️♻️ The discovered rock painting groups, more than 20 in total, are mainly distributed in places like Shulinkou, Heishimiao, Guidegou, Helankou, Suyukou, Huihuigou, Chaqikou, Xibankou, Kouzimen Gou, Shuanglong Mountain, Huangyang Mountain, and Kujinggou, among others in the Helan Mountains, stretching over 250 kilometers. The total number of paintings is estimated to be over ten thousand, recording human activities from ancient times to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and even the Western Xia period, including herding, hunting, rituals, and warfare. ✅✅ Must-see: The Sun God, Western Xia script, human faces~ 🚕🚕 Transportation: There are not many tourist bus lines, so it is recommended to drive by yourself~ 📍📍 Tip: 1️⃣ Rock sheep usually appear in the morning, so if you hope to encounter them, you should go early~ 2️⃣ The Shuangta Temple at Baismouth can be reached by self-driving along the way, it is recommended to reserve time to visit together~ 3️⃣ The Han Meilin Art Museum at the entrance of the scenic area is recommended for a visit~ 4️⃣ The Ghost Castle within the scenic area should not be missed by friends who seek thrills~

You must visit Helan Mountain if you haven't been there! It's indescribably beautiful

Helan Mountain Rock Paintings The mountain is always flowing with gurgling spring water. It's sweet and refreshing in the summer, and in winter it freezes into white, crystal-clear jade belts. Giant ice cones and icicles hang high, with ice stalagmites, ice teeth, and ice pillars everywhere... forming a beautiful landscape, adding vitality and poetry to the winter of Helan Mountain. The Helankou site area is like a frozen kingdom. Under the sunlight, the ice scenery shines like crystal glass, forming a unique winter scene in the north. Looking from afar, under the reflection of the ice waterfall, the sky appears even bluer, like the Milky Way falling into the mountain stream. Up close, the ice waterfall is as majestic as stalactites, making one marvel at the wonders of nature! The true meaning of winter is to create your own little world with dexterous hands! The Helankou site area not only has giant snow sculptures with a festive atmosphere, but also snow sculpture teachers demonstrating on site, showing us the 'growth' process of snow sculptures. But I couldn't send it out The snow scene of Helan Mountain is dreamlike and incredibly beautiful. The falling snowflakes are like light goose feathers fluttering down, and in a short while, Helan Mountain is covered in white.

Explore the Yinchuan World Rock Painting Exhibition and discover the wonderful journey of time

Explore the Yinchuan World Rock Painting Exhibition and discover the wonderful journey of time! 😍🎨 Hey! Today I brought you to the Yinchuan World Rock Painting Exhibition full of art and history! 🎉🌟 Entering the exhibition hall, it seems to have traveled to the ancient times. These rock paintings have witnessed the development and changes of human civilization over thousands of years. 😲💫 First, we came to the birthplace of rock paintings. With the introduction of a professional commentator, I suddenly realized that rock paintings are not simple graffiti, but the sincere expression of ancient people towards nature, life and faith. Every stroke and every painting contains profound cultural significance. 🌄🎨 Through rock paintings, I saw the lifestyle and values of primitive humans. For example, the rock paintings depicting hunting scenes show their awe of nature and desire for survival. And the rock paintings with deer and horses as the main theme made me feel the ancient people's worship and dependence on animals. 🌿🌺 Each rock painting is unique and contains different stories and legends. This is what I saw on the rock painting technique chart. The ancient people's meticulous observation and depiction made me respect them. They used pigments, handprints, shells and other tools to carefully depict hunting, rituals and cosmic mysteries on the rock wall to commemorate and inherit. 🖌️🌌 Wandering in the ocean of this world rock painting exhibition, I seem to have seen the traces of ancient life and their love for life. I am immersed in this journey of foreign travel, feeling the passage of time and the depth of history, and have a deeper understanding of the power of art and the inheritance of culture. 🗺️💖

Hehe Lanshan Rock Painting It is located at the corner of Helan Mountain and is currently a tourist attraction open to tourists. The whole scene is divided into two parts, one part is a three-story museum. If you don't know about rock paintings, it is highly recommended to hire a tour guide or take a tour guide, otherwise you will basically not understand anything. The tour guide mainly explains the history and types of the entire rock painting, as well as the famous rock paintings from all over the world, and the museum has corresponding imitations. In other words, in this museum, you can see all the famous rock paintings in the world that we have heard of. After reading the museum, it will finally reach the 3rd floor. The door is the bus point of the battery car. It will take us directly to the second part, which is the location of the rock painting, at the foot of Helan Mountain. The most amazing of the many rock paintings is also the representative of Helan Mountain rock paintings - the sun god. Its location is on the mountainside. We can go up the stone ladder. The reason why he is called the sun god is that whenever it rains, all the rocks here will be drenched, but it will not drip. It is dry all year round and it is also the highest of all rock paintings. In recent years, due to the fall of the rock mass, some of the rock paintings have collapsed. Although the local scenic spots will be protected, they cannot be completely prevented. They can only be fixed. Slowly, these landscapes may disappear. So there is a chance to have a look.

Yinchuan Academy | Helan Mountain Magic Academy The charm of industrial ruins

Hidden in the Helan Mountain 1958 Creative Industry Park The 'Helan Mountain Magic Academy' is a popular spot for weekend check-ins After visiting Helan Mountain, come to the academy for an afternoon tea Read some books, chat, and the day goes by so quickly There will also be a New Year concert during the Spring Festival, looking forward to it It's close to Helan Mountain National Forest Park, Helan Mountain Rock Paintings, Zhenbeipu Film City, and Helan Performing Arts Town Location: Helan Mountain 1958 Creative Industry Park

Camping by self-driving under the Helan Mountain

Unexpectedly, the last camping of this year is actually under the Helan Mountain. The vast and majestic Helan Mountain as the background, the city lights of Yinchuan not far away, the stars all over the sky as the curtain... It really gives people a refreshing feeling. This is the 1958 Cultural and Creative Park in the Helan Mountain Scenic Area, and also a new cultural youth gathering place in Yinchuan. It is also a very suitable place for stargazing. Sasha had taken photos in its Magic Academy before, and later friends invited to eat at the Mountain People's Home here, which are all flagship stores in Yinchuan. Because it is self-driving camping, many friends who drive here are really people who love travel and life, and there seems to be a story behind each person. Walking around the night market snacks with new and old friends, sharing the roads, people, scenery and stories we have encountered in the music, it is particularly interesting. Maybe this is the real meaning of camping together. Even for me who rent a car for self-driving, I feel that I can't fit in with those who drive RVs~~Should I get an RV?!

Ningxia Tourism|The snow scenery of Helan Mountain did not disappoint me, it was stunning

The camera can only restore one percent of it. |The snow scenery of Helan Mountain did not disappoint me, it was stunning. The camera can only restore one percent of it. The Helan Mountain in winter is not only about the argali Argali can also be seen at the foot of the mountain, there are many along the way!! There are also little foxes coming down from the mountain to beg for food They are super cute and cunning (and they fight) It turns out that humans and creatures can really communicate with their eyes Rock paintings, the spiritual trajectory of the ancients, frozen waterfalls, undercurrents of mountain springs under the ice Dangerous rocks, peak edges, clouds, lone eagles, flocks of sheep The bitter cold and vastness of the northwest, the ferocity and simplicity, are all in the Helan Mountain in winter. The air on the mountain is very good and the scenery is beautiful. It can be considered the most beautiful natural landscape in Yinchuan. Normal play time is about 3~4h The altitude is over 2000, the wind in the mountain is quite harsh, you can wear a scarf or mask to protect your face and ears. The temperature on the mountain is relatively low, some small roads are extremely slippery due to ice, we fell several times, it is recommended to wear non-slip sports shoes when going up the mountain. The snow on the mountain is quite thick, the snow along the way has been trampled solid, the snow on the side of the road can go over the ankles, it is not recommended to walk into the woods, it is quite dangerous. Although it is already winter, the coniferous vegetation on the mountain is still relatively green, the scenery is not very desolate, but has a kind of lush vitality. The pine trees on the top of the mountain are covered with white snow, like Christmas trees. This is my first time in the northwest, and the first time I climbed a snowy mountain, it was stunning, the camera can only restore one percent of its beauty. I can only say that we were so lucky to decide to climb the mountain that day. Route: Drive (about 1h from the city to the rock painting)-Buy tickets/Check tickets-Rock painting exhibition hall-Go up to the third floor and take the sightseeing bus--Walk for 10 minutes to arrive .Outfit: It is not recommended to wear a big down jacket (some girls look good in fur) Precautions: It's really cold, it's recommended to prepare scarves and gloves, it's also very slippery, it's recommended to choose a good weather and go early

Helan County under Helan Mountain, a travel guide from the mountain to the river

Helan, more than just a mountain! Sasha, a foreigner, spent a few days wandering around Helan County in Yinchuan City this time, and felt the Helan legend from the mountain to the river, from ancient times to the present, and realized that the fertile soil between the mountains and rivers is far more than the previous stereotype. Helan County starts from the eastern foot of Helan Mountain in the west, and the vast mountain range has shaped the height here; to the east is the Yellow River with nine bends, where the raging river has calmed down and become gentle and clear. Helan Mountain blocks the cold current from the north, and the Yellow River nourishes the fertile land of Jiangnan outside the Great Wall. Sasha found the grape elf on the vine here, caught the rice field crabs that were only available in Jiangnan in the golden rice fields during the autumn harvest, and the prawns from South America... And what is different from my impression is that Helan County actually has an industrial belt that includes everything from beverages and food to high-tech products! Recommended travel routes: 1. Tour of Helan Mountain. It is recommended to visit the ancient rock paintings of ten thousand years, check in at the Rock Painting Museum; feel the artistic atmosphere of the Han Meilin Art Museum; read books and Raffi at the 1958 Creative Industry Park (with the famous Magic Book Academy, RV camping base, etc.), pay attention to the rock sheep in the grass (national second-level protected animals) 2. Winery tour. The eastern foot of Helan Mountain is known as "China's Bordeaux", and the Helan County area is the famous Jinshan production area. You can visit the wine making process in more than fifty large and small wineries, taste wine, and basically stay in the manor. 3. Rural harvest experience. You can go to Yongxing Village to experience the current harvest experience of hairy crabs and white shrimps in Henan, and then have a meal of authentic farmhouse fun; go to the rice fishing space by the Yellow River, look at the huge rice field paintings; you can also go to Lanjian Happy Valley to experience horse riding. 4. Light industry tour. There are many new food processing enterprises in Helan County, all of which can be interactively visited and experienced. It is recommended to go to Wanjuguan to learn about the knowledge of wolfberry, then make cakes by yourself at the Maerle Cake Factory, check in at the Xixia Beer Factory under Carlsberg, and then go to the local leisure food factory Houshengji to bring a full gift. Accommodation recommendation: There are star-rated chain hotels in the county, but Sasha recommends staying in the winery Food recommendation: Rice field crabs, South American prawns, Helan County spicy chicken

The Helan Mountains are an isolated desert mountain range forming the border of Inner Mongolia and Ningxia. They are about 200 kilometers from north to south, form 15 to 50 kilometers wide and about 2,000 meters in altitude. Their highest peak is 3,556 meters. In Western Xia Empire, Helan Mountains are regarded as the summer resort for the royal families where a great number of temporary imperial head-quarters were built. Gunzhong Pass is the most renowned summer resort of the Helan Mountains, which is a perfect spot for hiking and admiring the scenery of Yinchuan. Helan Mountain Scenic Area boasts towering mountains, dense forests, beautiful natural scenery and unique landscape. You can find Chinese red pines, temple junipers and dragon spruces, rare shrubs and Mongolian almond everywhere in the forests and valleys. Old trees standing between cliffs, snow remaining on the mountain tops and vast areas of pines and misty clouds in a peaceful atmosphere, makes it one of the most memorable sights in Yinchuan. Helan Mountain Scenic Area comprises several historical interest sites including Twin Pagodas at Baisikou and Rock Paintings. The ancient people carved their lives and legends on the rocks. The rock paintings in Helan Mountain were done by various nationalities in northern China, approximately between 3,000 and 10,000 years ago. Helen Mountain Scenic Area is also home to the Suyukou National Forest Park. Helan Mountains are considered an area suitable for wine production. The famous brand Helanshan as well as a few large Chinese wine companies have begun development here. Together they now own 20,000 acres of land for wine plantations.#mountains #wintergetaway

I saw the rock sheep in Helan Mountain. It is said that I will have good luck in seeing the rock sheep. Rock sheep is an extremely rare wild endangered species. It belongs to the national second-class wild protected animals. They live in the mountains, mountains, alpine meadows and valleys with an altitude of 2,000 to 3,000 meters per year. They have extremely high climbing technology and can be found in the cliff. It is free to jump on the alpine cliffs, and its alertness is very high and difficult to access.

Check-in is very productive, here is Yinchuan!

Helan Mountain has always been dualistic. In history, it was dyed with the breath of iron and blood because of 'Man Jiang Hong'. On the other hand, it blocked the invasion of Siberian cold air and Tengger Desert, creating the 'Jiangnan' in the north of the Great Wall in the Ningxia Plain. Helan Mountain, which stretches to the west of Yinchuan, has now become a tourist destination for many tourists. . I heard several years ago that a wine town was being built near Jinshan, but I didn't expect that there is only one business place now - Anmo Hotel. The theme building, front hall, and lobby are well designed. The exterior of the hotel room is a bit like the Yellow River Inn, but the interior of the room didn't give me too much surprise, it's quite ordinary. With this price, it's a bit expensive. If the later supporting facilities and experiences are more perfect, I personally think it is more cost-effective than the Star Hotel. . Looking at the sunset, drinking wine, eating meat, watching stars, and bragging are actually quite good. . I am a foodie, so where are there fun check-in places? You recommend, I explore!