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Ningxia
Ningxia Travel Guide 2026: Top Cities, Places to Visit & Itineraries | Trip.com
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
37,116 Reviews
Deserts
Boat tour
Xixia Imperial Tombs
4.6
/5
8,619 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
China West Film Studio
4.5
/5
19,799 Reviews
Film and television bases
Helan Mountain Rock Painting
4.6
/5
5,943 Reviews
Historic landmark
Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction
4.6
/5
7,896 Reviews
Historic landmark
Boat tour
Ningxia Museum
4.7
/5
969 Reviews
Exhibitions
Ning Xia Helan Mountain National Forest Park
4.5
/5
2,506 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area
4.7
/5
5,398 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Sand Lake
4.5
/5
7,203 Reviews
Natural scenery
Deserts
Tengger Desert
4.7
/5
84 Reviews
Deserts
Night view
Seeing Helan Performing Arts Town
4.8
/5
1,809 Reviews
Night view
Ningxia Geological Museum
4.8
/5
717 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. €8/person
天乐百盛饭店(天鹅湖小镇店)
5.0
/5
266 Reviews
Halal
Avg. €13/person
Wuzhongminzu Restaurant
5.0
/5
687 Reviews
Halal
China Time-Honored Brand
Avg. €6/person
Ying Bin Lou Restaurant
4.5
/5
431 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €6/person
国强手抓(贵宾楼店)
4.3
/5
21 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €12/person
阿叶羊杂碎(前进街店)
4.7
/5
206 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. €4/person
Tong Xin Chun
4.6
/5
166 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €7/person
天乐百盛饭店
5.0
/5
79 Reviews
Halal
Avg. €15/person
Yan Chi Qing Dun Yang Rou Shou Zhua Lamb Restaurant
4.8
/5
5 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €9/person
三益轩(总店)
4.6
/5
13 Reviews
Halal
Avg. €8/person
GOLDEN LEAF
4.7
/5
21 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €10/person
Xianhe Dining
4.1
/5
185 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €7/person
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Top 20 Premium Hotels in Ningxia
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Desert Star Hotel
9.3
/5
4,182 Reviews
Yinchuan Helan Anmo Hotel
9.5
/5
940 Reviews
JW Marriott Hotel Yinchuan
9.3
/5
4,446 Reviews
Sheraton Yinchuan Hotel
9.3
/5
5,266 Reviews
Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan
9.4
/5
3,686 Reviews
PRIMUS HOTEL Yinchuan
9.3
/5
1,505 Reviews
Wanda Realm Yinchuan
9.3
/5
4,215 Reviews
XIYU Hotel Huang He
9.8
/5
2,816 Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott Yinchuan
9.2
/5
1,905 Reviews
EVEN Hotel YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.6
/5
3,864 Reviews
KAIHUI BOER Hotel
9.5
/5
1,233 Reviews
Wenhe Ruixi International Hotel
9.1
/5
1,136 Reviews
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Ningxia
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Zhongwei Yiye Xingkong Hotel
9.4
/5
1,527 Reviews
Zhongwei No.7 Starry Sky Tent Hotel
9.4
/5
1,958 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan GIorious Center
9.6
/5
1,825 Reviews
Zhongwei S Tent Hotel
9.2
/5
483 Reviews
Meihao Lizhi Hotel (Yinchuan Jinfeng Wanda Flagship Store)
9.5
/5
1,183 Reviews
Yinchuan Jiefang East Road Days Hotel by Wyndham
9.3
/5
840 Reviews
Yinchuan Xingqing Kyriad Hotel
9.6
/5
3,361 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express YINCHUAN YUEHAI by IHG
9.4
/5
1,701 Reviews
MEHOOD EZZI Hotel (Yinchuan Gulou South Gate)
9.4
/5
660 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Yinchuan Jinfeng
9.2
/5
2,696 Reviews
Yinchuan Yajin Hotel
9.6
/5
1,684 Reviews
Zhongwei Tenggeli Star Travel Desert Hotel
9.4
/5
228 Reviews
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Dingbian Tianbao Hotel
9.5
/5
988 Reviews
Dingbian Yihao Hotel
9.6
/5
433 Reviews
Greentree Eastern Hotel (Huan County Nanhuan Road)
9.4
/5
837 Reviews
Dingbian Venus Hotel
9.6
/5
738 Reviews
Kai Bin Hotel
9.5
/5
79 Reviews
Xingbaishun Hotel
9.3
/5
342 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Alxa
9.5
/5
1,052 Reviews
Yishunyuan International Hotel
9.0
/5
510 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Alxa)
9.3
/5
814 Reviews
Taixi International Hotel
9.2
/5
266 Reviews
Baiyin Hotel
9.1
/5
657 Reviews
Golden Phoenix Hotel
9.3
/5
690 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ningxia
Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Historical attractions
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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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Exhibitions & events
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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Ningxia Museum
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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 Zone
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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(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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Tong Xin Chun
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天乐百盛饭店
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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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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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红果果辣糊糊(银川旗舰店)
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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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yotsuba
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田记蒸碗羊羔肉
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盖碗情非遗八宝茶
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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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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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温和瑞禧餐饮中心
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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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SHANG YI BING ZHU YANG
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