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Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2024

Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourism Area

吴忠市青铜峡黄河大峡谷旅游区

Ningxia, Wuzhong4.1Designated 2024·38.5101°N, 106.2210°E
Ticket Price
CNY 40; CNY 95; CNY 80
Duration
12 hours to 3 days
Rating
4.1 / 5.0
Designated
2024

About Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourism Area

On the Yellow River in Qingtongxia, Ningxia, this canyon combines dramatic river gorge scenery with cultural landmarks, most notably the 108 Dagobas, a cluster of ancient pagodas rising on the riverbank.

Highlights

Last gorge of the upper Yellow River; the 108 Pagodas (Ba Ta Ling Bo), Dayu Culture Park, the Qingtongxia hydro-junction and Shili Long Gorge irrigation heritage.

Suggested Route

Take a cruise along the gorge to the 108 Pagodas and Dayu Culture Park; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Wuzhong hand-grabbed lamb and Ningxia wine; stay in Qingtongxia or Wuzhong.

Facilities

Cruise boats
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

In Qingtongxia, Wuzhong; ~70 km south of Yinchuan; drive from Yinchuan; nearest airport Yinchuan Hedong (~90 km).

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official platform; real-name entry.

Ticket Price

CNY 40 (≈ $5.6); CNY 95 (≈ $13); CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Wuzhong City Qingtongxia City Qingtongxia Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
吴忠市青铜峡黄河大峡谷旅游区

吴忠市青铜峡市青铜峡镇(距银川市区65公里)

Wuzhong City Qingtongxia City Qingtongxia Town

38.5101, 106.2210

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