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For the grottoes and rock paintings, I spent a weekend at the century-old Huangyang Ancient Village
With the rising popularity of the Tengger Desert and Route 66, more and more people are traveling to Zhongwei, Ningxia. Compared to the popular tourist spots, I prefer the century-old ancient village of Huangyang in Zhongwei, which is far from the hustle and bustle.
It is located in Yuding Township, Zhongning County, Zhongwei City. 'Yuding,' as the name suggests, is a settlement of military farm personnel and their descendants under the ancient military farming system.
Many century-old ancient villages have faded into the dust of history, but Huangyang Ancient Village is quite the opposite; it has become more vibrant and interesting over time.
At the end of July this year, I specifically went to Huangyang Ancient Village for a weekend, partly to see the ancient rock paintings and the Shuanglong Mountain Grottoes that I had longed to see, and partly to experience the newly opened Xiecheng Resort Farm.
The entire resort farm is in the style of traditional residential suites, scattered among the century-old jujube trees in Huangyang Ancient Village, mysterious and tranquil. Since it is newly opened, the hardware facilities and supporting environment are quite good and very clean.
There are many facilities for children to play with, and many parents bring their children here for vacation.
According to the service staff, there are also rooms with private hot springs, but unfortunately, I didn't book one.
Even if you don't go out, there are many things to do in the village, such as watching the Huangyang money whip performance live, personally experiencing the making of intangible cultural heritage haizi noodles, and observing ancient rock paintings on-site.
The village's outskirts are close to the Yellow River diversion canal, the winding Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, and towering beacon towers.
Next to the village, an 88 Road has been developed, where you can drive desert buggies at high speed and experience the thrill of speed and passion!
In the evening, you can return to the resort farm for barbecues and fireworks, which is very pleasant.
Six kilometers from Huangyang Ancient Village is the Shuanglong Mountain Grottoes, which were excavated during the Tang Dynasty. There are 13 grottoes in total, and the nine beamless caves are worth seeing. This place is also known as the Little Dunhuang on the Silk Road.
In addition to the grottoes, the architecture here is also magnificent, with a three-story mountain building integrated with the caves. At the top of the mountain, there are ruins of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, with beacon towers scattered around. To the north is the Tengger Desert, and to the south is the Yellow River, offering a spectacular view. Unfortunately, the grottoes were not properly protected before, and some damage is heartbreaking.
📍Scenic Spot Address: Huangyang Ancient Village Tourist Resort, Zhongning, Ningxia
🚗Transportation: 13.1 kilometers from Zhongning Railway Station, 42.5 kilometers from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
👍️Must-visit Spots: Yellow River Diversion Canal, Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, Shuanglong Mountain Grottoes, 88 Road
🎟️Ticket Information: Adults 30 yuan
💗Other Tips: Recommended stay for 1-2 days
A Different Ningxia Trip: Huangyang Ancient Village||
||. A Different Ningxia Trip⛰️Huangyang Ancient Village|||This time, we recommend Huangyang Ancient Village in Zhongwei, Ningxia. Located in Zhongning County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, it is a treasure vacation destination that combines natural scenery, historical culture, and rural charm!
We finally chose the Xiecheng Resort Farm (Ningxia Zhongning Huangyang Ancient Village Joint Venture Store). The hotel is situated in the Huangyang Ancient Village, which has a history of about 500 years, backed by mountains and facing the Yellow River! The combination of ancient village style and modern architecture, first-class hotel facilities, surrounded by hundreds of century-old jujube trees, and various parent-child activities allow children to learn about history while experiencing the fun of farm picking! It truly is a parent-child farm that lets you escape the hustle and bustle of the city and return to the countryside!
Transportation
High-speed rail🚄 Zhongning East Station, the journey is expected to take 30 minutes,
Airplane✈️ Yinchuan Hedong International Airport, the journey is expected to take 1.5 hours
Accommodation🏠: Xiecheng Resort Farm, the entire farm has 51 vacation courtyard houses, with a wide variety of room types, clean and tidy! Intelligent guest control system, first-class settings👌🏼
Food Recommendation🍜: Intangible cultural heritage food Zhongning Haozi Noodles, you can watch the entire production process, and children can also personally learn and experience the making process!
Play Recommendation: The surrounding activities are also rich and colorful, visit ancient houses, ancient objects, intangible cultural heritage Haozi Noodles🍜, Huangyang Qianbian performance, off-road vehicle desert crossing, a must-drive 88 Highway with a total length of 8.8 kilometers, Shikong Great Buddha Temple, and visit rock paintings from 20,000 years ago!
This is a perfect combination of ancient and modern, a collision of history and modernity, and the best choice for leisure vacations in Ningxia!
The King of Affordable Hotels in Zhongning—Yangchen Budget Hotel
👍👍When going out to play, it's essential to stay in a place that's clean, hygienic, safe, and comfortable. This hotel meets all my needs. There's parking at the hotel, so we don't need to look for a parking spot. The security uncle is very enthusiastic and will guide us to park. Upon entering the hotel lobby, there are many small ornaments on display. The receptionist is also very enthusiastic about helping us check in, and the lobby offers free chrysanthemum tea, mineral water, various snacks, coffee, milk tea, fruit juice, and other beverages.
🌻After entering the guest room, the room is equipped with a smart guest control system 'Xiao Du Xiao Du' which completely frees our hands. Just call out 'Xiao Du Xiao Du' to turn on the air conditioning, TV, curtains, etc., and even ask Xiao Du to play some soothing music🎵 to relax and ease the fatigue of the day.
🏨The mattresses and pillows in the guest rooms are also particularly comfortable. The latex mattresses and pillows make it easy to fall asleep quickly💤. The bathroom uses a dry-wet separation, which is very convenient.
🌸Right outside the hotel is a popular street for social media check-ins, with lots of local characteristics. It's about a 10-minute walk to the snack street, and the surrounding area is convenient for shopping and dining. The transportation is convenient, and it's a 10-minute taxi ride from the high-speed train station.
The sunlight is perfect, and the sunset is extremely beautiful | Yangchen Light Residence Hotel
| Yangchen Light Residence Hotel.💐The first ray of morning sunlight pierces through the curtains, waking me from my slumber. On this bright and sunny morning, I lie in the hotel bed, basking in the perfect sunlight, feeling comfortable and cozy😌.
✨Room facilities: Although the room is small, it is clean and tidy, with a wet and dry separation in the bathroom. The smart 'Xiao Du' can solve many problems for lazy people, such as turning on and off lights, curtains, air conditioning, playing music🎶, etc. You can just ask 'Xiao Du', and it can help you with everything😍
🍹The hotel's self-service beverage area is also amazing! There is coffee☕, milk tea, juice, and it's all free! Here, you can enjoy a delicious drink at any time, sweeping away the fatigue of the journey.
💥The hotel service is also particularly great!
I received a call from the front desk lady before even arriving at the hotel, asking if there were any requests for the room. Upon learning that we had a child with us, they even upgraded us to a family room for free, which was really awesome👏
🌺Overall, this stay was really fantastic! Their service made me feel the warmth and comfort of home, leaving me with wonderful memories of this trip👍👍👍
🏠Hotel address: Opposite the Zhongning County Bus Station, 18 Lao Nan Street
A boutique hotel in the heart of the city
Falling in love with this small city, a warm and cozy small town
In the tranquility of the small city, I chose to travel and stay at Yangchen Light Residence Hotel. Although the hotel is not five-star, it is sincerely a warm hotel. The lobby has prepared jujube and goji berry tea, and the front desk patiently introduced us to the hotel's functional areas and the planned travel routes.
The highlight ✨ Just outside is the Zhongning Goji Berry Theme Culture Street, and a 10-minute drive will take you to the Feng'an Tun tourist area. The surrounding area is convenient for dining and shopping, with easy transportation, only a 10-minute drive from the high-speed train station!
Hotel facilities 🏡 The hotel lobby is elegantly decorated, the rooms are tidy, and the bedding is clean and comfortable. The hotel has a dry and wet separation design, with many free services, such as bottled water, snacks, free coffee, milk tea, and other common medical supplies at the front desk!
Parking 🅿️ Free parking
Hotel address: Yangchen Light Residence Hotel, next to the bus station, Zhongning County, Zhongwei City, Ningxia
The trendy Chaoju Hotel next to the Zhongning Bus Station
The trendy Chaoju Hotel next to the Zhongning Bus Station🏨
🌸Prime Location: The Yangchen Light Residence Hotel is located in the central area of Zhongning, where you can see the bus station as soon as you step outside; it's only a one-minute walk away. The hotel is surrounded by a bustling commercial area, offering convenient shopping, dining, and transportation. Right outside is Zhongning's famous social media check-in street, about a 50-minute drive from the Shapotou scenic area, and less than a 10-minute drive from the Zhongning high-speed train station.
🍀Intelligent Guest Control: The hotel advocates for 'scientific sleep and whole-house intelligence' with high-quality bedding that provides an immersive and comfortable sleeping experience. The rooms are fully intelligent, with smart control of various lights, air conditioning, TV📺, etc., offering you the fun experience of technology!
🍁Various room types🏡, meticulous cleaning🧹, meeting the needs of business trips, holiday travel, couples CP, family parent-child, and more.
🌼Rich Specialties
Authentic Hand-Grabbed Mutton: Delicious without the gamey taste, authentic mutton flavor🐑
Zhongning Goji Berries: Sweet and nourishing, a great gift for health and wellness.
Yellow River Carp: Pure taste from the mother river, a Northwestern delicacy.
🌺Come to Zhongning, eat mutton, watch the stars, admire the Yellow River, and stay at the Yangchen Light Residence Hotel🏨, where you can find everything you want.
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