# Yellow River Grand Canyon Scenic Area (黄河大峡谷旅游区)

Central and Southern Ningxia, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Entry ¥40; Canyon Cruise combo ¥185; Ancient Pagoda Exploration combo ¥115
- **Opening hours:** 08:00-17:30 (10.10-12.31)
- **Time needed:** 0.5–1 day
- **Address:** Qingtongxia Town, Qingtongxia City, Wuzhong City
- **Getting there:** Take a bus from Qingtongxia City to Tianjie Cement Station, then transfer to a ferry; or take a bus from the dam
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Yellow River Grand Canyon Scenic Area

Located at the last gorge on the upper reaches of the Yellow River in central Ningxia, the scenic area is home to the 108 Pagodas, a large pagoda group that is rare in Chinese architecture and serves as a Buddhist memorial. On calm, sunny days, the reflections of the 108 pagodas on the water are elegant and dazzling, a sight that leaves visitors in awe.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 806. 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.
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