2025 Haiyuan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

#travelinginchina Beijing, once Beiping, has long fascinated me. My recent trip there was full of amazing experiences. Day 1 I got up before dawn for the flag - raising at Tiananmen Square. The moment was so proud - inspiring. Then I visited the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and the National Museum of China. In the evening, I walked on Qianmen Street and ate Zhajiangmian. Day 2 The Palace Museum's grand halls and red - walls amazed me. After leaving from Shenwu Gate, I climbed Jingshan Park for a great view. At night, Nanluoguxiang's lively hutongs with shops and snacks were a treat. Day 3 I fulfilled my dream of visiting Badaling Great Wall. It was spectacular. In the afternoon, the modern Bird's Nest and Water Cube at the Olympic Green were a cool contrast. Food Peking duck is a must - try, with its crispy skin and tender meat. Douzhi with Jiaoquan is unique, and sweet Wandonghuang and soft Aiwowo from Huguo Temple Snacks are delicious. Tips • Book popular spots like Tiananmen Square and the Palace Museum in advance on official platforms. • Use the "Beijing Yikatong" APP or mobile payment for convenient public transport. • Dress for the season; bring warm clothes in winter. • Respect the rules and protect cultural relics when visiting. Beijing's charm of combining history and modernity made my trip unforgettable. #trip #travel #localguides #historicallandmarks #localguides

🌾 Xi'an Town Rural Tour, a Pastoral Journey in Haiyuan County ✨ Dear friends, today I will take you to Xi'an Town in Haiyuan County to experience an impromptu rural tour! 🚗 As soon as you step onto this land, you will be deeply attracted by the lush greenery and tranquil atmosphere. 🌿 Walking along the country paths, flanked by golden wheat fields and verdant trees, you feel as if you are in a beautiful pastoral painting. 🖼️ Xi'an Town not only boasts stunning natural scenery but also has a rich historical and cultural heritage. 🏰 Xi'anzhou Ancient City, Tiandu Mountain Scenic Area, Shaomaying Earthquake Willow... every spot makes you linger. Especially the willow tree that was split in half by an earthquake but miraculously survived, making one marvel at the tenacity of life and the wonders of nature. 🌳 Here, you can also taste authentic rural delicacies such as hand-grabbed mutton and yellow rice scattered rice, each bite filled with happiness. 🍲 As night falls, the starry sky in Xi'an Town is exceptionally brilliant, seemingly within reach. 🌌 Sitting in the yard, listening to the chirping of insects and frogs, feeling the tranquility and peace of the countryside, your soul gets unprecedented relaxation and cleansing. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and want to find a peaceful haven, then Xi'an Town in Haiyuan County is definitely your best choice! 🏞️

✨Ningxia Secret Realm✨ Lijun Township, an encounter with greenery and tranquility! 🌿Walking into Lijun Township in Haiyuan County, Ningxia, feels like stepping into an oasis forgotten by time. Here, the mountains are lush, the water ripples, and the ecological forest and natural water systems intertwine to form a breathtaking picture. 🚶‍♀️Strolling along the mountain paths, the blue waves of Haizi Reservoir sparkle under the sunlight, like sapphires embedded in the mountains. The fish ponds along the way are scattered like stars, with fish frolicking and birds chirping, making one forget the hustle and bustle, and immerse in this tranquility and beauty. 🌱Besides the natural scenery, the cultural heritage of Lijun Township is equally fascinating. The solemnity of the mosque tells the story of the faith and heritage on this land. Stepping inside, one can feel the peace and reverence from the bottom of the heart. 🍽️Speaking of food, Haiyuan lamb, hand-grabbed mutton, and other halal delicacies are mouth-watering. Here, you can taste the most authentic flavors of Ningxia, letting your taste buds embark on a spontaneous journey. 🏡At night, choose a cozy homestay, listen to the chirping of insects and birds outside the window, gaze at the starry sky, and feel the gifts of nature. How can one not be moved by such a Lijun Township? 💖In summary: Lijun Township is a place that makes you never want to leave once you arrive. Whether it's the natural scenery, cultural heritage, or delicious food, it makes people linger. If you also long for a spontaneous trip, then Lijun Township is definitely worth your visit!✨

🏞️【Secret Exploration·Refreshing Journey to Nanhua Mountain】🌿 🚶‍♀️ Escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, I stepped into the embrace of Nanhua Mountain in Haiyuan County. Here, it is a secret realm of nature, a pure land for the soul. Walking along the winding mountain road, every step is filled with surprise and anticipation. 🌲 Entering the forest, all you see is green. The towering trees block out the sky, as if entering a green fairy tale world. The air is filled with the fresh scent of soil and leaves, making one want to take a deep breath and keep this purity in their heart forever. 💧 The mountain stream flows gently, crystal clear. I squatted down and gently touched the icy water, feeling the pulse of nature. Beside the stream, wildflowers bloom and butterflies dance, presenting a vibrant scene. 🌄 Reaching the top of the mountain, the view suddenly opens up. The distant mountains are like ink, shrouded in mist, as if in a fairyland. At that moment, all the fatigue vanished, leaving only inner peace and satisfaction. 💭 The journey to Nanhua Mountain made me deeply appreciate the craftsmanship of nature and the miracle of life. Here, I learned to slow down, listen to the voice of my heart, and feel the beauty of life. This is not just a trip, but a baptism and rebirth of the soul.✨

Haiyuan County Haiyuan Earthquake Museum officially opened on December 15, 2010, located in Haiyuan County, Ningxia. The exhibition hall shows the harm of earthquakes to visitors in the form of pictures, texts, and objects, and warns and educates people to prevent and mitigate disasters in a scientific way. Among them, the earthquake realism hall: pre-earthquake signs, earthquake disasters, disaster relief and self-rescue; 1. Earthquake signs: The ground simulates the real life scene at that time, and the background uses multimedia technology projection, through sound, light and electricity to show abnormal animals, water rise and fall, abnormal climate, ground sound and light, strange celestial phenomena, combination of reality and virtuality, combination of movement and stillness. 2. Earthquake disaster: A-Choose the typical earthquake damage severe scene that occurred in the earthquake zone for restoration, the ground simulates the real life scene at that time, and creates the real life portrayal of the people's hardship and suffering under the social background of the Loess Plateau at that time, and the tragic situation after the earthquake damage, the background uses oil painting to show the middle and far view. B-The typical disasters that occurred in the disaster area are projected by multimedia technology, and the process of instant destruction of ancient buildings and towering mountains during the earthquake is shown through sound, light and electricity. C-Use electronic maps to divide the area to display the earthquake zones and foreign felt areas such as Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia with different lights separately, and add text introduction on the side. D-Through the display of earthquake cultural relics on the display stand and display cabinet, it highlights the huge destructive power of the Haiyuan earthquake, which has brought immeasurable losses to the lives and property of the local people. E-The real objects used by people in the year of the earthquake, such as horse carts and stone rollers, are reduced in proportion, the ground simulates the real life scene at that time, and the background uses oil painting to show the cave dwellings, houses, slopes, sky, etc. where people live, expand the scene space, combine reality and virtuality, and combine near and far. The visit takes about an hour.

The site of Yanchi City is located in the old city village of Yanchi, 45 kilometers west of the county seat of Haiyuan County, Ningxia. It was built around the fifth year of Xianping in the Song Dynasty (1002) and was occupied by the Western Xia. It was an important military base on the border and an important commercial city. The 'Inscription on the Salt Pond' written by Yang Ding, the Minister of Household Affairs of the Ming Dynasty, praised the city as 'majestic and superior to all other cities on the border...'. Both the Song and Xia Dynasties set up shrines, inspection courts, warehouses, drum towers, yamen, huts, etc. in the city, all of which were well managed, showing the grandeur of the time. The site is rectangular in shape, 1400 meters long, 600 meters wide, 7 meters thick at the base, 0.5-2 meters wide at the top, and 4-6 meters high. It has two gates, east and west, and is surrounded by city walls. The Haiyuan earthquake in 1920 during the Republic of China caused the city to collapse. Inside Yanchi City is the former site of the Red Army headquarters, located in the middle of the north wall of the ancient city, originally the Li family's shop. On October 30, 1936, the 'Hai Battle Plan' deployed by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Central Revolutionary Military Commission was unable to be implemented due to major changes in the enemy situation. Zhu De, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, and Zhang Guotao, the political commissar, led the Red Army headquarters and the main force of the 31st Army of the Red Fourth Front to move east from Dalachi. They camped at Ganyanchi that night, and the Red Army headquarters was set up in the Li family's shop in the ancient city of Ganyanchi. The Red Army did not enter the homes of farmers or disturb the people, and camped in the open air inside and outside the ancient city in the severe cold. The next day, the Red Army headquarters moved east to Guanqiaobao via Jiwoshan and Machunbao. The site of Yanchi City is now a key cultural relic protection unit at the district level in Ningxia.