Things to do in Shizuishan

The direct shuttle bus between Yinchuan and Shahu Lake is incredibly convenient! Multiple pick-up points in the city, scheduled departures, and a direct route to the scenic area. Clean vehicles, steady driving, pure sightseeing with no shopping stops or hidden costs. Includes boat ticket. Return trip at 4:30 PM during the National Day holiday. Reasonable travel time and affordable price.

It's worth going to see the ancient city of Loulan that has been completely preserved in the desert!

Beiwudang Ecological Tourism Area is located in Dawukou District, Shizuishan City. The entire scenic area consists of three scenic spots: Forest Park, Beiwudang Temple, and Beiwudang Geological Park. The first is the Dawukou Forest Park, an artificial ecological forest area covering more than 10,000 mu built by the people of Shizuishan City after years of greening; the second is Beiwudang Temple, which integrates Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism; the third is Beiwudang Geological Park, which preserves the Helan Mountains with good natural features, with numerous peaks, overlapping mountains, and a solemn and magnificent mountain color.

The Helan Mountain rock paintings are worth seeing. The creators were primarily ancient northern nomadic peoples, including the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Tujue, and Dangxiang. They carved their lives and beliefs into the stones during their herding, hunting, and migrations. The most famous is the Sun God, which can only be seen by climbing a small hill. You can also see many argali sheep running and leaping within the scenic area.

There is a very artistic atmosphere and the installation art is excellent. It is a must-visit place for literary youths. You can take a green train from Yinchuan to visit the scenic spot directly. The ancient factory is a legend of an era and the cultural concentration of the city.

Zhenbeibao Western Film City truly lives up to its reputation as a must-visit destination in Yinchuan. Built on the ruins of an ancient Ming and Qing dynasty fortress, it served as a filming location for movies like "A Chinese Odyssey" and "Red Sorghum." The rugged rammed earth walls are imposing and desolate, divided into three areas: the Ming City, the Qing City, and Old Yinchuan Street, each brimming with a sense of江湖 (jianghu, the world of martial arts and chivalry). The ancient loess fortress under the setting sun is exceptionally photogenic, making you feel as if you've stepped into a movie scene. The northwest winds and sandstorms are palpable, perfect for movie buffs and photography enthusiasts. Remember to bring sunscreen and stay hydrated; it's definitely worth a leisurely visit.

Xinghai Lake is located in the eastern part of Dawukou District, Shizuishan City. The Shanshui Avenue passes through the lake, with a total area of ​​43 square kilometers and a lake area of ​​more than 20 square kilometers. The scenic area consists of six distinctive scenic spots: Hundred Birds Singing, Golden Western Region, Nansha Sea, Crane Valley, Crescent Sea, and Egret Island.

Shizuishan Museum is divided into an introductory hall, three special exhibition halls and three basic exhibition halls; the paleontological fossil exhibition hall uses modern means such as sound, light and electricity to show the ancient life evolution and primitive environment of Shizuishan; the rock painting exhibition hall uses a large number of rock painting objects, landscapes, rubbings, etc. to show the mysterious and unique charm of the Helan Mountain rock paintings. The magical and strange rock painting symbols take you through space, into the prehistoric world, and feel the nomadic life of ancient ancestors; the history exhibition hall uses cultural relics, pictures, and landscape lights to show the historical civilization of Shizuishan from the Neolithic Age to the present; the folk custom exhibition hall restores the scenes of the north and south streets of the ancient city of Pingluo during the Republic of China period to show the folk customs of Shizuishan such as architecture, festivals, etiquette, religion, and folk art; the industrial exhibition hall uses a large number of historical and cultural materials and exhibits to showcase the vicissitudes of Shizuishan's industry from the coal mining industry to the new industrial city; the farming exhibition hall uses various agricultural tools, pictures, landscapes, etc. to show the development process of Shizuishan from traditional agriculture to modern agriculture.

Helan Mountain National Forest Park primarily offers a close-up view of the Helan Mountains. The mountain has relatively low vegetation cover and is mainly composed of rocks. You need to take a shuttle bus to the foot of the mountain, and then choose to take a cable car or hike to the summit (approximately 20-40 minutes). There are many snacks available on the mountain, as well as spectacular high-altitude acrobatic performances. Along the way, you can also spot wild animals such as blue sheep.