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Ningxia
Ningxia Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
About Ningxia
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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
36,945 Reviews
Deserts
Boat tour
Xixia Imperial Tombs
4.6
/5
8,564 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
China West Film Studio
4.5
/5
19,769 Reviews
Film and television bases
Helan Mountain Rock Painting
4.6
/5
5,925 Reviews
Historic landmark
Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction
4.6
/5
7,891 Reviews
Historic landmark
Boat tour
Ningxia Museum
4.7
/5
960 Reviews
Exhibitions
Ning Xia Helan Mountain National Forest Park
4.5
/5
2,498 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area
4.7
/5
5,386 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Sand Lake
4.5
/5
7,187 Reviews
Natural scenery
Deserts
Tengger Desert
4.7
/5
84 Reviews
Deserts
Night view
Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
4.8
/5
1,808 Reviews
Night view
Ningxia Geological Museum
4.8
/5
716 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. US$8/person
天乐百盛饭店(天鹅湖小镇店)
5.0
/5
266 Reviews
Halal
Avg. US$14/person
Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
5.0
/5
687 Reviews
Halal
China Time-Honored Brand
Avg. US$6/person
Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
4.5
/5
431 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$7/person
国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
4.3
/5
21 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$13/person
阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
4.7
/5
206 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. US$4/person
Tong Xin Chun
4.6
/5
166 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$8/person
天乐百盛饭店
5.0
/5
79 Reviews
Halal
Avg. US$17/person
Yan Chi Qing Dun Yang Rou Shou Zhua Lamb Restaurant
4.8
/5
5 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. US$10/person
银川中心智选假日酒店(餐饮中餐厅)
5.0
/5
31 Reviews
Halal
Avg. US$12/person
天乐寻味(香榭花园店)
5.0
/5
25 Reviews
Halal
Avg. US$22/person
三益轩(总店)
4.6
/5
13 Reviews
Halal
Avg. US$9/person
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Desert Star Hotel
9.3
/5
4,193 Reviews
Yinchuan Helan Anmo Hotel
9.5
/5
937 Reviews
JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan
9.3
/5
4,428 Reviews
Sheraton Yinchuan Hotel
9.3
/5
5,268 Reviews
Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan
9.4
/5
3,672 Reviews
PRIMUS HOTEL Yinchuan
9.3
/5
1,513 Reviews
Wanda Realm Yinchuan
9.3
/5
4,211 Reviews
XIYU Hotel Huang He
9.8
/5
2,784 Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan
9.2
/5
1,899 Reviews
EVEN Hotel YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.6
/5
3,838 Reviews
KAIHUI BOER Hotel
9.5
/5
1,237 Reviews
Wenhe Ruixi International Hotel
9.1
/5
1,129 Reviews
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Ningxia
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Zhongwei Yiye Xingkong Hotel
9.4
/5
1,492 Reviews
Zhongwei No.7 Starry Sky Tent Hotel
9.4
/5
1,939 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan GIorious Center
9.6
/5
1,821 Reviews
Meihao Lizhi Hotel (Yinchuan Jinfeng Wanda Flagship Store)
9.5
/5
1,176 Reviews
Yinchuan Jiefang East Road Days Hotel by Wyndham
9.3
/5
817 Reviews
Zhongwei S Tent Hotel
9.2
/5
477 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.4
/5
1,696 Reviews
MEHOOD EZZI Hotel (Yinchuan Gulou South Gate)
9.4
/5
647 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan Jinfeng
9.2
/5
2,702 Reviews
Yinchuan Xingqing Kyriad Hotel
9.6
/5
3,354 Reviews
Yinchuan Yuexin Hotel (Yuehai Xintiandi Shopping Plaza)
9.3
/5
807 Reviews
Yinchuan Yajin Hotel
9.6
/5
1,655 Reviews
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Dingbian Tianbao Hotel
9.5
/5
967 Reviews
Dingbian Yihao Hotel
9.6
/5
438 Reviews
Greentree Eastern Hotel (Huan County Nanhuan Road)
9.4
/5
843 Reviews
Dingbian Venus Hotel
9.6
/5
735 Reviews
Kai Bin Hotel
9.5
/5
80 Reviews
Xingbaishun Hotel
9.3
/5
337 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Alxa
9.5
/5
1,049 Reviews
Yishunyuan International Hotel
9.1
/5
503 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Alxa)
9.3
/5
813 Reviews
Taixi International Hotel
9.2
/5
266 Reviews
Baiyin Hotel
9.1
/5
655 Reviews
Golden Phoenix Hotel
9.3
/5
694 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ningxia
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Leisure activities
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Outdoor activities
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Exhibitions & events
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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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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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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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银川中心智选假日酒店(餐饮中餐厅)
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温和瑞禧餐饮中心
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红果果辣糊糊(银川旗舰店)
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HALAL· Yi Pin Zhong Ning Braised Chicken Yang Yang home cooking restaurant
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