The slogan of "going to the northwest" that supported the frontier during the Republic of China looks like a "cultural odyssey" full of historical details today. Zhongwei has become a famous tourist destination, just like the myth of the new media era in 2 1 century. Many reality shows are filmed here, making this once unknown border town the biggest hot spot in Ningxia.
What's more, there are some places worth seeing here: the high temple, one of the existing large-scale ancient buildings in Ningxia, has a unique style of pavilions.
The desert oasis on both sides of baotou-lanzhou railway is a miracle of human sand control project, and we have to see it. You can also ride a camel through the Tengger Desert to get rid of annoying entertainment and feel the truly pure desert scenery under the stars.
Of course, there is also the newly developed BB gathering place "Yellow River Crispy Chicken", which has introduced BB brands such as Xipo, Dale Wild, Xuli, Feifei Chicken and Nan 'an. It has become the best holiday resort in the whole northwest region.
centre back
Zhongwei, centered on the Drum Tower, is divided into four streets: east, west, south and north. The main attractions, shopping malls, hotels and pedestrian streets are basically concentrated around the Drum Tower. It takes only 10 minutes to walk from the Drum Tower to the North Railway Station, and the charming Yellow River cabin is on the south bank of the Yellow River, which is more than 20 minutes' drive from the city center.
Gaomiao
Gulou North Street, free of charge.
This exquisite high temple has been standing in the city center since the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. Layers of pavilions are magnificent from afar, and many brick carvings and wood carvings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties have unique shapes. It is an ancient architectural complex integrating Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.
Upon entering the gate, the King of katar on both sides of the archway and the columns with complicated layout took the lead. After the King's Temple, the brick arch on the high platform is a major attraction. The Buddha is written in front of the "Supreme Bridge" and the "Wonderland" is written behind it. The carvings on the archway are very exquisite, such as the lifelike Journey to the West, the concave-convex zodiac, flowers and birds, etc.
No climbing in the main building. On the east side of the King's Temple is the entrance to "Hell", which has a long history. But it was used as a bomb shelter before, which led to the destruction of all the original statues in hell. All kinds of scenes are modern reconstruction, equipped with sound and photoelectric facilities. Some scenes are scary and timid. There is 108 lifelike Luohan statue on the west side of Luohan Hall, which was also made in the 1990s.
drum tower
be free of charge
The Drum Tower in the city center is the landmark building of Zhongwei. In the center of the base is a cross-shaped doorway leading to four streets. The main building of the Drum Tower is a three-story double-eaved cross-resting peak, with twelve corners on each floor, which is quite magnificent.
There are also four small accompanying buildings, which add a sense of solemnity and richness. The Drum Tower is not open to the public, but when it is brightly lit at night, it is a "midnight snack" that walkers can't miss.
Huanghegong
Located in the newly-built riverdance Cultural Theme Park in the east of the city, the building on the ground is a big blue water drop, and the museum is underground. The Yellow River was briefly closed due to 1980 flood, and it has been reopened. With the help of advanced means such as multimedia interaction in museums, the geography, history and ecology of the nine provinces along the Yellow River are displayed.
Although most of the exhibits are replicas, there are some wonderful things, and you can see some related rock paintings in the barley field in the north of Zhongwei. Take the West No.5 bus from Gulou to the apartment for the elderly, and then walk for 20 minutes.
Where do you live?
Yellow River Suji
Gray village houses and courtyards are scattered among fruit trees and grasslands, and the slow sound of the Yellow River never stops. There is a beautiful swimming pool, a professional coffee bar and a big bathtub, and the sound of the Yellow River can be heard in the simple courtyard wall. Under the seemingly loess village house enclosure, several homestays are intimate and neighbors.
The Yellow River Hotel on the outskirts of Zhongwei has completely changed people's lives.
It is obviously a natural experience for you to have a picnic or watch stars in the ruins of the Great Wall and deep in the desert. Le Yezhi has developed his own private hiking route, which gives you a chance to walk to the deserted Great Wall and desert. In fact, other homestays in the Yellow River Lodge have this service.
Among all homestays, the closest to the Yellow River is Feifei, who "grows" in romantic fruit trees. The clear and transparent glass building here is actually an environmentally-friendly prefabricated building, where you can sleep as much as you like and touch the gentle side of the northwest.
Zhongwei periphery
Temple entrance
Located 20 kilometers south of Xuanhe Town, Zhongwei, the canyon scenery and Danxia landform are mixed together, and rock climbing is also possible. The scenic spot is divided into east and west, with a distance of 1.5km ... The Danxia landform in the western scenic spot is quite attractive, and the cliffs, dangerous roads and suspension bridges add a lot of interest. According to legend, this was once the place where Su Wu herded sheep, and there was a cave where he lived on the cliff.
As a good rock climbing base, climbers can try their hand here (they need to make an appointment one day in advance) and climb to the top of the mountain. The vast loess gully landform is very spectacular. The East Scenic Area is famous for its canyon rock landscape. Gu Dao is very narrow, with a "skyline" in the valley. There are 9 meters high fairy footprints on the cliff at the entrance. You must climb up and down the cliff with your hands and feet. You will have a lot of fun after the adventure.
Shapotou
Peak season (April 1 to June 10 and1October 3 1)
Low season (1October 1 1 to March 3 of the following year1)
In those days, "Where is Dad going?" Shapotou has changed from a popular scenic spot in some areas to a national scenic spot for online celebrities. There are so many people here in the peak season that praise and bad reviews can almost be tied. Deserts and the Yellow River enrich the wallets of businessmen and local people. Some people spend money for fun, while others mercilessly call it a desert playground with various fees. But it is undeniable that the innate resource advantage here is. The vast Tengger desert came to an abrupt end here; The rushing Yellow River took a sharp turn, from rough to gentle.
Baotou-lanzhou railway, the first desert railway in China, runs through it, and the wheat straw square around it has witnessed the miracle of human sand control project. The scenic spot is divided into two parts by baotou-lanzhou railway, with the Yellow River in the south and Tengger Desert in the north. The car from Zhongwei stops at the east gate of the scenic spot, which is the southern district.
Shapotou has designed a well-developed profit route for tourists from the entrance. Yellow River sheepskin raft speedboat combination, Yellow River flying rope and speedboat can all be tried. If you want to experience more exciting games, you can also choose sand skiing, bungee jumping and hang gliding.
In the off-season, only conventional events such as sheepskin raft and camel riding are open. What if I just want to see the desert and the Yellow River and don't want to pay? After entering from the east gate, follow the direction of the battery car to Shaquan Square and take the desert elevator (including one-way admission) to the top of the sand dam. Here, you can see the first bay of the Yellow River, the landmark landscape, and the ancient Great Wall and the mountains opposite the Yellow River on sunny days. It is also a good place to watch the sunset.
Don't covet the scenery before you. Cross baotou-lanzhou railway and enter the North District. You can also take the Shaguan ancient road into the desert without spending a penny, and then go to the depths of Tengger Desert. Here, the sand sea is boundless, the gold rush fluctuates, there are no messy footprints or ruts, only a smooth and beautiful arc. Shapotou is located on the southeast edge of Tengger. The farther you go, the more you can get in touch with the truly charming Tengger singer singers. The natural scenery is more beautiful.
Walking 8.3 kilometers from the north area to the depths of Tengger Desert, you can reach Tonghu Grassland. Shapotou provides self-driving cross-country crossing the desert. The desert museum in the south gate introduces the world and domestic desert knowledge.
If you take a taxi from Shapotou or drive back to the city, you can choose to go to Golden Sand Island Tourist Area (from the beginning of April to the end of 10, closed at other times). The main attraction is the pastoral scenery brought by large tracts of lavender and various flowers, which are very popular in summer in recent years and suitable for taking pictures.
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The desert can also sing.
If you come to Shapotou on a sunny summer day, you will hear a strange "hum-hum-"sound, which is like a bell. Locals call it "singing the desert". Shapotou Bell has no authoritative scientific explanation. Some people say that it is because sand contains seasonality. When the slope is steep, sand makes sound through pressure friction. Others say it is because there is water at the bottom of the sand dune. When the surface temperature of the sand dune is very high, the hot air on the sand surface will be pressed down when sliding, and the cold air at the bottom of the sand dune will rise again. When two air streams collide, a bell-shaped sound is produced.
Shapotou traffic
Bus No.2 from Zhongwei Bus Station to Shapotou (1 20 minutes per hour) passes the intersection of Great Wall West Street and stops at Shapotou East Gate. If you take a taxi from Zhongwei, you can take a taxi directly to the entrance of the north area, play the north area first, then play the south area, and then go back by car. During the peak season, there is a shuttle bus from Yinchuan Station to Shapotou.