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Ningxia
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)
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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
36,202 Reviews
Deserts
Boat tour
Xixia Imperial Tombs
4.6
/5
8,430 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
China West Film Studio
4.5
/5
19,665 Reviews
Film and television bases
Helan Mountain Rock Painting
4.6
/5
5,842 Reviews
Historic landmark
Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction
4.6
/5
7,867 Reviews
Historic landmark
Boat tour
Ningxia Museum
4.7
/5
929 Reviews
Exhibitions
Ning Xia Helan Mountain National Forest Park
4.5
/5
2,477 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Sand Lake
4.5
/5
7,162 Reviews
Natural scenery
Deserts
Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area
4.7
/5
5,356 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Tengger Desert
4.7
/5
84 Reviews
Deserts
Night view
Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
4.8
/5
1,786 Reviews
Night view
Ningxia Geological Museum
4.8
/5
715 Reviews
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 Reviews
Halal
Avg. £6/person
天乐百盛饭店(天鹅湖小镇店)
5.0
/5
266 Reviews
Halal
Avg. £11/person
Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
5.0
/5
687 Reviews
Halal
China Time-Honored Brand
Avg. £5/person
Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
4.5
/5
431 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £5/person
国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
4.3
/5
21 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £10/person
阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
4.7
/5
206 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. £3/person
盖碗情非遗八宝茶
3.6
/5
8 Reviews
Bakery
Avg. £6/person
Tong Xin Chun
4.6
/5
166 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £6/person
天乐百盛饭店
5.0
/5
79 Reviews
Halal
Avg. £13/person
Yan Chi Qing Dun Yang Rou Shou Zhua Lamb Restaurant
4.8
/5
5 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £7/person
银川中心智选假日酒店(餐饮中餐厅)
5.0
/5
31 Reviews
Halal
Avg. £9/person
天乐寻味(香榭花园店)
5.0
/5
25 Reviews
Halal
Avg. £17/person
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Top 20 Premium Hotels in Ningxia
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Desert Star Hotel
9.3
/5
4,271 Reviews
Yinchuan Helan Anmo Hotel
9.5
/5
913 Reviews
JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan
9.3
/5
4,366 Reviews
Sheraton Yinchuan Hotel
9.4
/5
5,224 Reviews
Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan
9.4
/5
3,612 Reviews
PRIMUS HOTEL Yinchuan
9.3
/5
1,527 Reviews
Wanda Realm Yinchuan
9.3
/5
4,226 Reviews
XIYU Hotel Huang He
9.8
/5
2,676 Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan
9.3
/5
1,886 Reviews
EVEN Hotel YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.6
/5
3,791 Reviews
KAIHUI BOER Hotel
9.5
/5
1,266 Reviews
Wenhe Ruixi International Hotel
9.2
/5
1,100 Reviews
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Ningxia
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Zhongwei Yiye Xingkong Hotel
9.4
/5
1,423 Reviews
Zhongwei No.7 Starry Sky Tent Hotel
9.4
/5
1,870 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan GIorious Center
9.6
/5
1,809 Reviews
Meihao Lizhi Hotel (Yinchuan Jinfeng Wanda Flagship Store)
9.6
/5
1,158 Reviews
Yinchuan Jiefang East Road Days Hotel by Wyndham
9.4
/5
789 Reviews
Zhongwei S Tent Hotel
9.3
/5
458 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.4
/5
1,682 Reviews
MEHOOD EZZI Hotel (Yinchuan Gulou South Gate)
9.4
/5
624 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan Jinfeng
9.2
/5
2,706 Reviews
Yinchuan Xingqing Kyriad Hotel
9.6
/5
3,352 Reviews
Yinchuan Yuexin Hotel (Yuehai Xintiandi Shopping Plaza)
9.3
/5
793 Reviews
Yinchuan Yajin Hotel
9.6
/5
1,617 Reviews
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Dingbian Tianbao Hotel
9.5
/5
935 Reviews
Dingbian Yihao Hotel
9.6
/5
439 Reviews
Greentree Eastern Hotel (Huan County Nanhuan Road)
9.4
/5
849 Reviews
Dingbian Venus Hotel
9.6
/5
726 Reviews
Kai Bin Hotel
9.4
/5
81 Reviews
Xingbaishun Hotel
9.3
/5
329 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Alxa
9.5
/5
1,042 Reviews
Yishunyuan International Hotel
9.1
/5
498 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Alxa)
9.5
/5
812 Reviews
Taixi International Hotel
9.2
/5
263 Reviews
Baiyin Hotel
9.0
/5
654 Reviews
Golden Phoenix Hotel
9.3
/5
705 Reviews
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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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银川立达深杭国际酒店(医科大学店)·维多利亚西餐厅
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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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First time visiting Wuzhong, no disappointments at all!
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Budget summer escapes in August: these 8 places have fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and are affordable
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Back from Zhongwei. I really don’t recommend going in August or September
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Between Zhongwei and Chongzuo, we chose Chongzuo to make sure the kids never wanted to go home
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Who says you can only escape the heat with kids by crowding the beach? These 8 spots are cool, worry-free, and perfect for families
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I felt like I was abroad after just two hours on the high-speed train because the scenery is so stunning
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22℃ natural air-conditioned room summer parent-child cooling stay big event
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The most beautiful sunset by the secret lake
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Tengger summer escape and kid-friendly paradise Jinsha
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Looking for a cool and uncrowded place to escape the summer heat? I've tried it myself and it's not crowded!
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