[2025 Yinchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Huangsha Guduyuan Ecological Tourism Area (Updated Mar)

**Ningxia Yellow River Ancient Ferry** is one of the most important scenic spots along the Yellow River in Ningxia. It is located on the east bank of the Yellow River, on the eastern outskirts of Yinchuan, about 28 km from downtown Yinchuan. This was one of the important ancient ferries in Ningxia and is a unique scenic area where the Yellow River meets the desert. The Yellow River Ancient Ferry attracts many tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and rich history and culture. Highlights of the Yellow River Ancient Ferry 1. Natural Scenery - The Confluence of the Yellow River and the Desert The Yellow River Ancient Ferry is where the Yellow River meets the Maowusu Desert, forming a unique "oasis in the desert" landscape. Here, you can see the magnificence of the Yellow River and the vastness of the desert complementing each other, creating a breathtaking view. - Wetlands and Oasis There are large areas of Yellow River wetlands and oases around the Yellow River Ancient Ferry, with a beautiful ecological environment, making it a great place for bird watching and photography. 2. History and Culture - Ancient Ferry Ruins The Yellow River Ancient Ferry was one of the important ferries on the ancient Silk Road and a vital route for merchants and troop movements. Many historical relics of the ancient ferry are preserved here, imbued with a profound sense of history. - Ruins of the Ming Great Wall Near the Yellow River Ancient Ferry are the ruins of the Ming Great Wall, where visitors can experience the charm of ancient frontier culture up close. 3. Unique Experiences - Sheepskin Raft Rafting Sheepskin rafts are ancient tools for crossing the Yellow River. Visitors can experience drifting down the Yellow River on a sheepskin raft, appreciating the wisdom of the ancients and the magnificence of the Yellow River. - Desert Recreation There are desert recreation areas around the Yellow River Ancient Ferry where visitors can experience sand sliding, desert off-roading, camel riding, and other activities, feeling the excitement and fun of the desert. - Horseback Riding and Hiking Horseback riding and hiking along the banks of the Yellow River or the edge of the desert are unique experiences suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. 4. Local Customs and Cuisine - Hui Cultural Experience Ningxia is a region where the Hui people live. Visitors can learn about the customs and culture of the Hui people and taste local specialties such as hand-grabbed mutton, mutton paomo, and eight-treasure tea. - Yellow River Fish Feast The Yellow River fish feast near the Yellow River Ancient Ferry is a local specialty. Fresh Yellow River carp, catfish, and other fish are delicious and worth trying.

⛳️Guide to Huangsha Ancient Ferry ♥️Preliminary preparation - 1⃣Documents: Bring valid documents such as mainland China ID card to facilitate ticket purchase and admission. - 2⃣Clothing: Ningxia has a large temperature difference between day and night, so even in summer, you need to prepare a long-sleeved jacket. - 3⃣Sun protection products: prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, umbrellas, etc. to prevent sunburn. - 4⃣Other items: Bring enough drinking water, snacks, wet wipes, power banks, etc. 🚉Transportation Guide - [Bus]: You can take bus No. 101 directly to the entrance of the scenic area, or take bus No. 102 to Yinchuan Railway Station and transfer to the special bus to Huangsha Ancient Ferry. There are also bus routes such as No. 701 to reach the hotel. - [CarFront] Self-driving: You can follow the navigation to get there. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, which is convenient and the charges are reasonable. 🎰Ticket Information 1⃣Ticket prices vary according to the season. Winter tickets are 15 yuan per person, and there are different types of packages, such as the winter ticket is 168 yuan per person. One ticket allows you to enjoy many projects. The specific price is subject to the actual situation of the scenic spot. 💞🎡 Tour route - 🎡Route for free play tickets: Park entrance → Folk Museum → Yuwang Spring (take sightseeing bus) → Huangsha Station (take sand sea surfing car) → Wetland Waterwheel → Wetland Education Hall (take dragon boat/ferry bus) → Yellow River Ancient Charm → Desert Station → Sun Viewing Platform → Desert Happy Valley → Ancient Ferry → Ancient Ferry Market Impression Site (take return sightseeing bus) → Park exit. - 🎡Hiking route: Park entrance → Folk Museum → Yuwang Spring → Yellow River Ancient Ferry Museum → Licheng Site → Ancient Ferry Market Impression Site → Ninghe Terrace → Yellow River Fisherman’s House → Desert Happy Valley → Park exit. ⛳️Attractions recommendation👍 - 👍Ancient Ferry: The core area of ​​the scenic area, where you can see Xingwuying, Yellow River Tower, Ninghetai and other attractions, and feel the vicissitudes of history.  - 👍Crescent Lake: Located on the east side of the middle reaches of the Yellow River and the west side of the Maowusu Desert, the lake has clear water, rich vegetation, and is a bird habitat with beautiful scenery.  - 👍Sunrise Viewing Platform: The commanding height of the scenic area, overlooking the Yellow River wetlands, desert, Ningxia Plain and Ordos Terrace, with spectacular sunrise and sunset views. - 👍Folk Culture Museum: It focuses on reflecting the historical features of the people of all ethnic groups in the Northwest and the Yellow River Basin. The museum has rich cultural relics and exhibits, which can provide a deep understanding of ethnic culture. 🍱Dining recommendations 🍱In or around the scenic area, there are Northwest specialties such as mutton soup with steamed buns, mutton offal, stewed fried noodles, mutton pulled noodles, etc., which can satisfy your appetite. 💞Notes 1⃣ When visiting, you must abide by the regulations of the scenic area and protect the environment; when experiencing exciting projects, follow the instructions of the staff to ensure safety; pay attention to the weather forecast in advance and prepare clothes and equipment according to the weather.

If you ask which scenic spot in Xingqing has the highest cost-performance ratio, I personally think it should be 'Huangsha Ancient Ferry'. This is the place where Kangxi crossed the Yellow River during his western expedition against the Dzungars, and it was also the ferry where Wang Zhaojun left for the frontier in ancient times. The cultural and historical atmosphere is strong. The tower is right by the Yellow River wetland. From the top of the sand dunes, you can overlook the Yellow River and gaze at Helan Mountain, making it the best place to watch the Yellow River sunset. You can take a bamboo raft to navigate the wetlands and watch birds, or you can take a sheepskin raft to experience traditional Yellow River drifting. Alternatively, you can take a speedboat to feel the thrill and excitement. What is rare is this small piece of desert. The banks of the Yellow River used to be all desert, but now the greening has been managed very well, and this remaining small piece of desert has become a rarity. Here you can experience riding camels in the desert, driving off-road vehicles through the sand, or driving ATVs across the sand. There are also more stable activities like sand sliding and zip-lining. In Yinchuan, you don't have to go hundreds of kilometers away to the desert to enjoy all the activities you want. Isn't it very cost-effective? In fact, Huangsha Ancient Ferry also has a museum for folk customs protection, preserving the production and lifestyle of rural areas along the Yellow River in a quaint farmhouse courtyard. It allows children to remember the hardships of the past and experience a different kind of old life. The entire scenic area is paved with millstones of various shapes collected from all over the country. Walking on them feels like reminiscing about the history of thousands of years of agricultural civilization. What impressed me the most is that the prices in the scenic area are not expensive, almost the same as in Yinchuan city. This is also rare in scenic areas. The entrance ticket to the scenic area is 30 yuan, but because it is very large, the extra cost for the electric shuttle cannot be saved, otherwise, you won't be able to walk through it all. Other entertainment projects depend on your personal preference.

When you arrive in Ningxia, you can see a variety of desert landscapes. The nearest one to Yinchuan is Huangshagudu. From Yinchuan, you can feel the scenery of different deserts in just one hour. Its very exciting to play in Huangsha Gudu. This scenic spot is very big. In fact, you can play for a whole day. In the middle, you have to change to a variety of different modes of transportation. Take the bamboo raft, the off-road vehicle in the desert, the camel, and feel the northwest. The vastness and desolateness of the desert. In the autumn, the reeds on the shore are all yellow, the cold weather here is early, the water is more clear, and there are also wetlands in the desert. Huangsha Gudu, listen to the name to know that it is a ferry, or a very famous ferry on the Yellow River. Here witnessed many important historical events. Kangxi crossed the Yellow River from here to pro-Gerdan, calmed the rebellion, and Wang Zhaojun went out. And pro, left the Crescent Lake here. Hengcheng Ferry is one of the most important ferries on the Yellow River. Because there is a place named Huangshazui in the north of Hengcheng, it is called Huangsha Ancient Ferry. During the Ming Dynasty, Ningxia was located in the frontier. In order to protect this ferry, a special platform was built to send troops to guard. Walking in the desert, there will be a feeling of desolateness and helplessness, especially when it catches up with the sun and the autumn wind is bleak. Of course in the desert, riding a camel is an indispensable experience. The camel is called the desert boat and has a strong endurance.