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Ningxia Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
About Ningxia
Recommended trip: 3–5 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–5 day(s)
Ningxia Local Experiences Map
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Things to do in Ningxia
What to do
Looking for things to do in Ningxia? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
36,398 Review
Deserts
Boat tour
Xixia Imperial Tombs
4.6
/5
8,474 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
China West Film Studio
4.5
/5
19,698 Review
Film and television bases
Helan Mountain Rock Painting
4.6
/5
5,866 Review
Historic landmark
Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction
4.6
/5
7,875 Review
Historic landmark
Boat tour
Ningxia Museum
4.7
/5
940 Review
Exhibitions
Ning Xia Helan Mountain National Forest Park
4.5
/5
2,486 Review
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area
4.7
/5
5,361 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Sand Lake
4.5
/5
7,168 Review
Natural scenery
Deserts
Tengger Desert
4.7
/5
84 Review
Deserts
Night view
Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
4.8
/5
1,793 Review
Night view
Ningxia Geological Museum
4.8
/5
715 Review
Exhibitions
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Ningxia dishes and foodie spots.
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民族美食广场·清真特色菜
5.0
/5
310 Review
Halal
Avg. JPY1,258/person
天乐百盛饭店(天鹅湖小镇店)
5.0
/5
266 Review
Halal
Avg. JPY2,044/person
Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
5.0
/5
687 Review
Halal
China Time-Honored Brand
Avg. JPY943/person
Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
4.5
/5
431 Review
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. JPY1,061/person
国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
4.3
/5
21 Review
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. JPY1,926/person
阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
4.7
/5
206 Review
Quick bites
Avg. JPY668/person
盖碗情非遗八宝茶
3.6
/5
8 Review
Bakery
Avg. JPY1,120/person
Tong Xin Chun
4.6
/5
166 Review
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. JPY1,219/person
天乐百盛饭店
5.0
/5
79 Review
Halal
Avg. JPY2,438/person
Yan Chi Qing Dun Yang Rou Shou Zhua Lamb Restaurant
4.8
/5
5 Review
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. JPY1,415/person
银川中心智选假日酒店(餐饮中餐厅)
5.0
/5
31 Review
Halal
Avg. JPY1,730/person
天乐寻味(香榭花园店)
5.0
/5
25 Review
Halal
Avg. JPY3,204/person
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Desert Star Hotel
9.3
/5
4,262 Review
Yinchuan Helan Anmo Hotel
9.5
/5
917 Review
JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan
9.3
/5
4,382 Review
Sheraton Yinchuan Hotel
9.4
/5
5,235 Review
Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan
9.4
/5
3,625 Review
PRIMUS HOTEL Yinchuan
9.3
/5
1,527 Review
Wanda Realm Yinchuan
9.3
/5
4,222 Review
XIYU Hotel Huang He
9.8
/5
2,687 Review
Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan
9.3
/5
1,887 Review
EVEN Hotel YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.6
/5
3,798 Review
KAIHUI BOER Hotel
9.5
/5
1,257 Review
Wenhe Ruixi International Hotel
9.2
/5
1,108 Review
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Ningxia
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Zhongwei Yiye Xingkong Hotel
9.4
/5
1,439 Review
Zhongwei No.7 Starry Sky Tent Hotel
9.4
/5
1,878 Review
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan GIorious Center
9.6
/5
1,811 Review
Meihao Lizhi Hotel (Yinchuan Jinfeng Wanda Flagship Store)
9.6
/5
1,162 Review
Yinchuan Jiefang East Road Days Hotel by Wyndham
9.4
/5
794 Review
Zhongwei S Tent Hotel
9.2
/5
468 Review
Holiday Inn Express YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.4
/5
1,684 Review
MEHOOD EZZI Hotel (Yinchuan Gulou South Gate)
9.4
/5
633 Review
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan Jinfeng
9.2
/5
2,705 Review
Yinchuan Xingqing Kyriad Hotel
9.6
/5
3,356 Review
Yinchuan Yuexin Hotel (Yuehai Xintiandi Shopping Plaza)
9.3
/5
794 Review
Yinchuan Yajin Hotel
9.6
/5
1,625 Review
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Dingbian Tianbao Hotel
9.5
/5
945 Review
Dingbian Yihao Hotel
9.6
/5
439 Review
Greentree Eastern Hotel (Huan County Nanhuan Road)
9.4
/5
848 Review
Dingbian Venus Hotel
9.6
/5
729 Review
Kai Bin Hotel
9.4
/5
81 Review
Xingbaishun Hotel
9.3
/5
331 Review
Hampton by Hilton Alxa
9.5
/5
1,042 Review
Yishunyuan International Hotel
9.1
/5
495 Review
Vienna International Hotel (Alxa)
9.5
/5
811 Review
Taixi International Hotel
9.2
/5
263 Review
Baiyin Hotel
9.0
/5
654 Review
Golden Phoenix Hotel
9.3
/5
705 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ningxia
Historical attractions
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Deserts
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Cultural institutions
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Leisure activities
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Outdoor activities
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Exhibitions & events
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Performances
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Concerts
Popular Attractions in Ningxia
Xixia Imperial Tombs
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China West Film Studio
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Helan Mountain Rock Painting
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Shapotou Scenic Area
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Tengger Desert
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Shapotou Tourist Scenic Area Time-Space Gate
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Liupan Mountain National Forest Park
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Xumishan Grottoes
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Huoshizhai National Geological (Forest) Park
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Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area
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Qingtongxia 108 Pagodas
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Dong Mansion Scenic Area, Wuzhong City
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Sand Lake
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North Wudang Ecotourism Area
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Loulan Ancient City
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Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area
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Qingtongxia 108 Pagodas
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Dong Mansion Scenic Area, Wuzhong City
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Helan Mountain Rock Painting
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Ning Xia Helan Mountain National Forest Park
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Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
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Dingbian Salt Lake Scenic Area
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Haba Lake
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Yanzhou Ancient City Historical and Cultural Tourism Area
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Liupan Mountain National Forest Park
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Kongtong Mountain
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Yehe Valley
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Huangyanggu Luo Tourism Resort
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Zhongwei Hukou Waterfall
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Shapotou Scenic Area
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Popular Restaurants in Ningxia
天乐百盛饭店(天鹅湖小镇店)
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Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
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Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
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国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
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阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
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盖碗情非遗八宝茶
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Tong Xin Chun
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天乐百盛饭店
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Yan Chi Qing Dun Yang Rou Shou Zhua Lamb Restaurant
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银川中心智选假日酒店(餐饮中餐厅)
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天乐寻味(香榭花园店)
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盖碗情非遗八宝茶(特产工厂店)
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三益轩(总店)
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GOLDEN LEAF
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Xianhe Dining
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香山羊羔肉(鼓楼南街店)
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奕泽冰煮羊(新一中店)
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田记蒸碗羊羔肉
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上陵波斯顿饭店餐厅
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DaMa Dumpling
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BEI SONG
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红果果辣糊糊(银川旗舰店)
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六盘源汉餐
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清真菜·天乐寻味餐厅(北京路店)
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孟福记大碗面(蓝山名邸店)
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HALAL· Yi Pin Zhong Ning Braised Chicken Yang Yang home cooking restaurant
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老马家羊杂碎店
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木辛水水冰煮羊(新华东街店)
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Gave up on Shuidonggou because this place is just too amazing. The 40,000-year-old prehistoric site and the Ming dynasty military caves are incredible
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