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Ningxia
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
4.8
/5
32,324 Reviews
Deserts
Boat tour
China West Film Studio
4.5
/5
19,078 Reviews
Film and television bases
The Western Xia Mausoleum
4.6
/5
7,729 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Helan Mountain Rock Painting
4.6
/5
5,497 Reviews
Historic landmark
Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction
4.6
/5
7,783 Reviews
Historic landmark
Boat tour
Ningxia Museum
4.7
/5
792 Reviews
Museums
Exhibitions
Ning Xia Helan Mountain National Forest Park
4.5
/5
2,306 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Sand Lake
4.5
/5
6,968 Reviews
Natural scenery
Deserts
Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon
4.8
/5
5,145 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Ningxia Geological Museum
4.8
/5
677 Reviews
Museums
Exhibitions
Manpu·Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
4.8
/5
1,708 Reviews
Night view
Tengger Desert
4.7
/5
83 Reviews
Night Attractions
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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MEHOOD EZZI Hotel (Yinchuan Gulou South Gate)
4.8
/5
373 Reviews
Wenhe Ruixi International Hotel
4.6
/5
915 Reviews
Rezen Longuu Hotel (Wuzhong Two Halls and One Center)
4.7
/5
638 Reviews
Yinchuan Jiefang East Road Days Hotel by Wyndham
4.7
/5
462 Reviews
Yinchuan Yajin Hotel
4.7
/5
1,359 Reviews
XIYU Hotel Huang He
4.9
/5
1,929 Reviews
Merlinhod Hotel (Yinchuan Beijing East Road Gulou Store)
4.7
/5
2,225 Reviews
Shazhichuan Camp Hotel
4.7
/5
1,978 Reviews
Yinchuan Yuexin Hotel (Yuehai Xintiandi Shopping Plaza)
4.7
/5
660 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan GIorious Center
4.8
/5
1,721 Reviews
Skyline Hotel (Yinchuan High-speed Railway Station)
4.7
/5
1,374 Reviews
Zhongwei Tenggeli Star Travel Desert Hotel
4.7
/5
133 Reviews
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
306 Reviews
Halal
Avg. TWD418/person
天乐百盛饭店
5.0
/5
79 Reviews
Halal
Avg. TWD436/person
天乐百盛饭店(天鹅湖小镇店)
5.0
/5
266 Reviews
Halal
Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
4.5
/5
431 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. TWD318/person
Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
5.0
/5
651 Reviews
Halal
China Time-Honored Brand
Avg. TWD348/person
阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
4.6
/5
206 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. TWD161/person
国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
4.3
/5
21 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. TWD462/person
盖碗情非遗八宝茶
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Bakery
Avg. TWD218/person
Tong Xin Chun
4.6
/5
166 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. TWD344/person
盖碗情非遗八宝茶(特产工厂店)
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Teahouse/Tea room
Avg. TWD218/person
Xianhe Dining
4.0
/5
185 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. TWD366/person
清真菜·天乐寻味餐厅(北京路店)
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Halal
Avg. TWD697/person
Ningxia Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Best of Ningxia
Top 20 Premium Hotels in Ningxia
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Desert Star Hotel
9.3
/5
4,346 Reviews
Yinchuan Helan Anmo Hotel
9.5
/5
817 Reviews
JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan
9.3
/5
3,993 Reviews
Sheraton Yinchuan Hotel
9.4
/5
5,190 Reviews
Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan
9.4
/5
3,248 Reviews
PRIMUS HOTEL Yinchuan
9.4
/5
1,503 Reviews
Wanda Realm Yinchuan
9.4
/5
4,127 Reviews
XIYU Hotel Huang He
9.8
/5
1,929 Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan
9.3
/5
1,759 Reviews
KAIHUI BOER Hotel
9.5
/5
1,452 Reviews
EVEN Hotel YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.6
/5
3,571 Reviews
Yuelan Mountain Wei Jing Hotel
9.4
/5
399 Reviews
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Ningxia
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Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan GIorious Center
9.6
/5
1,721 Reviews
Zhongwei No.7 Starry Sky Tent Hotel
9.5
/5
1,445 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan Jinfeng
9.3
/5
2,677 Reviews
Meihao Lizhi Hotel (Yinchuan Jinfeng Wanda Flagship Store)
9.6
/5
928 Reviews
Yinchuan Jiefang East Road Days Hotel by Wyndham
9.5
/5
462 Reviews
Lavande Hotel (Yinchuan Ningxia Medical University General Hospital)
9.5
/5
2,140 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.5
/5
1,486 Reviews
MEHOOD EZZI Hotel (Yinchuan Gulou South Gate)
9.6
/5
373 Reviews
Yinchuan Drum Tower Yuhuangge North Street Atour Hotel
9.7
/5
2,265 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Yinchuan High-speed Railway Station Tongda South Street)
9.6
/5
1,627 Reviews
Yinchuan Yuexin Hotel (Yuehai Xintiandi Shopping Plaza)
9.4
/5
660 Reviews
Hongbao Hotel
9.4
/5
1,326 Reviews
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Ningxia
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Greentree Eastern Hotel (Huan County Nanhuan Road)
9.3
/5
916 Reviews
Dingbian Yihao Hotel
9.5
/5
502 Reviews
Dingbian Venus Hotel
9.7
/5
587 Reviews
Dingbian Tianbao Hotel
9.7
/5
859 Reviews
Kai Bin Hotel
9.2
/5
81 Reviews
Xingbaishun Hotel
9.4
/5
274 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Alxa
9.6
/5
983 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Alxa)
9.6
/5
800 Reviews
Alxa Hotel Hemmington
9.0
/5
750 Reviews
Yishunyuan International Hotel
9.1
/5
463 Reviews
Taixi International Hotel
9.2
/5
219 Reviews
Baiyin Hotel
9.2
/5
654 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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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Outdoor activities
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Exhibitions & events
Popular Attractions in Ningxia
China West Film Studio
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The Western Xia Mausoleum
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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
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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
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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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Manpu·Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
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Dingbianyanhu Sceneic 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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Shikong Buddhist Temple
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天乐百盛饭店
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天乐百盛饭店(天鹅湖小镇店)
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Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
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Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
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阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
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国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
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盖碗情非遗八宝茶
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Tong Xin Chun
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盖碗情非遗八宝茶(特产工厂店)
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Xianhe Dining
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清真菜·天乐寻味餐厅(北京路店)
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Lao mao
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Yan Chi Qing Dun Yang Rou Shou Zhua Lamb Restaurant
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田记蒸碗羊羔肉
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天乐寻味(香榭花园店)
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孟记小吃店
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HALAL· Yi Pin Zhong Ning Braised Chicken Yang Yang home cooking restaurant
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Haidilao Hot Pot (yinchuanwangfujing)
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Ningxia is already behind us, and I suggest there's no need to check online guides..
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