Shizuishan
Shizuishan, formerly Shizuizi, is a prefecture-level city in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.
It is the northernmost prefecture in Ningxia and the second most populous, after the regional capital Yinchuan, bordered by Inner Mongolia to all directions except the south. Shizuishan sits on the western bank of the Yellow River on the western side of the Ordos Loop. It was formerly a center for caravans traveling the northern routes to and from Beijing across the Ordos Desert.
Getting to Shizuishan
Shizuishan’s convenient connections make it easily accessible while allowing travelers to enjoy its unique mix of desert and wetland landscapes. Shizuishan does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport, approximately 120 km away. From the airport, a direct taxi ride to Shizuishan takes 1.5–2 hours.
- 01Shizuishan Railway Station
Worth seeing
- 01Shahu Lake
Consists of desert (an island of sand) and surrounding lake, islands, and marshlands.
- 02Helan Mountain Rock Paintings
The Helan Mountain Rock Paintings are one of China’s most significant ancient rock art sites, located in the Helan Mountain range.
- 03Shizuishan Museum
- 04Shizuishan Yellow River Grand Canyon
The Yellow River Grand Canyon is located near Shizuishan and is a magnificent scenic spot along the Yellow River.
- 05Longquan Temple
Longquan Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shizuishan, with a deep religious and historical background.
Things to do
The traditional festivals in Shizuishan are closely linked to the folk culture of Ningxia. Here are some of the major festivals celebrated Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the most important traditional festival in China, marking the beginning of the new year.
Where to eat
Here are some recommended restaurants in Shizuishan
Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: AddisWang (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons.