Helan Photo

About Helan: Helan County is located in the northern part of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and is known for its beautiful scenery. Helan County is home to historical sites such as Neolithic ruins, ancient Chinese tombs, the Baisikou Twin Towers, and the Hongfo Pagoda, as well as natural landscapes including ancient crossing points over the Yellow River and Yellow River wetlands. The rock paintings at Helan Mountain are also a site not to be missed. They are a treasure trove that has recorded the customs, religion, hunting, and warfare culture of nomadic people.