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Ningxia Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | May, 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
Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8/531,771 Reviews
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Deserts
Boat tour
China West Film Studio
China West Film Studio
4.5/518,967 Reviews
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Film and television bases
The Western Xia Mausoleum
The Western Xia Mausoleum
4.6/57,640 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Night view
Helan Mountain Rock Painting
Helan Mountain Rock Painting
4.6/55,443 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction
Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction
4.6/57,761 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Boat tour
Ningxia Museum
Ningxia Museum
4.7/5773 Reviews
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Museums
Exhibitions
Ning Xia Helan Mountain National Forest Park
Ning Xia Helan Mountain National Forest Park
4.5/52,274 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Sand Lake
Sand Lake
4.5/56,913 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Deserts
Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon
Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon
4.8/55,119 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Ningxia Geological Museum
Ningxia Geological Museum
4.8/5667 Reviews
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Museums
Exhibitions
Manpu·Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
Manpu·Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
4.8/51,693 Reviews
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Night view
Tengger Desert
Tengger Desert
4.7/583 Reviews
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Deserts
Night view

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Ningxia, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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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
民族美食广场·清真特色菜
5.0/5303 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. £10/person
天乐百盛饭店
天乐百盛饭店
5.0/579 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. £10/person
Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
4.5/5431 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. £7/person
Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
5.0/5651 Reviews
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Halal
China Time-honored Brand
Avg. £8/person
阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
4.6/5206 Reviews
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Fast Food
Avg. £3/person
国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
4.3/521 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. £11/person
盖碗情非遗八宝茶
盖碗情非遗八宝茶
5.0/51 Reviews
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Bakeries
Avg. £5/person
Tong Xin Chun
Tong Xin Chun
4.6/5166 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. £8/person
盖碗情非遗八宝茶(特产工厂店)
盖碗情非遗八宝茶(特产工厂店)
5.0/53 Reviews
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Teahouses
Avg. £5/person
Xianhe Dining
Xianhe Dining
4.1/5185 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. £9/person
清真菜·天乐寻味餐厅(北京路店)
清真菜·天乐寻味餐厅(北京路店)
5.0/56 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. £17/person

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