# Central and Southern Ningxia travel guide (宁夏中南部)

Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · 6 places
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/destinations/ningxia-hui/central-and-southern-ningxia

## Quick itinerary

- **Day 1:** Yinchuan → Qingtongxia → Zhongwei (visit Gaomiao Temple, overnight)
- **Day 2:** Zhongwei → Shapotou → Zhongwei (overnight)
- **Day 3:** Zhongwei → Guyuan → Xumishan Grottoes → Guyuan (overnight)
- **Day 4:** Guyuan → Huoshizhai Village → Guyuan → Liupan Mountain

## Things to see

- **Shapotou Scenic Area** (★★★★★): Admission Peak season ¥80; off season ¥50 — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/shapotou-scenic-area
- **Zhongwei Gaomiao Temple** (★★★★): Admission Free; Time needed 1–2 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/zhongwei-gaomiao-temple
- **Xumishan Grottoes** (★★★★): Admission ¥48; Opening hours 9:00–17:00 (January–June), 8:00–18:00 (July–October), 9:00–17:00 (November–December); Time needed 3–4 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/xumishan-grottoes
- **Tengger Golden Sand Island** (★★★): Admission ¥45; Opening hours 8:30–18:00 (peak season); 9:00–17:30 (off season); Time needed 2–3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/tengger-golden-sand-island
- **Liupan Mountain National Forest Park** (★★★): Admission ¥85; Wild Lotus Valley (Yehe Valley) entry is ¥40; Time needed 3–4 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/liupan-mountain-national-forest-park
- **Yellow River Grand Canyon Scenic Area** (★★★): Admission Entry ¥40; Canyon Cruise combo ¥185; Ancient Pagoda Exploration combo ¥115; Time needed 0.5–1 day — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/yellow-river-grand-canyon-scenic-area

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), pp. 801–807. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.