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Enjoy silver trips in Shizuishan: From coal hub to charming escapes

seeningxia.com|Updated: November 04, 2025

The 11th Beijing International Aging Industry Expo launched the first batch of recommended routes for cultural and health care activities in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, with three routes located in Shizuishan city.   

Shitanjing town, a key base of coal production in Shizuishan, retains plants, stores and streets from last century, demonstrating the hardships the city overcame in its industrial development. The town has served as a backdrop for over 40 film and television programs.

The Ningxia Sand Lake Ecotourism Area boasts stunning landscapes year-round. It has been named among the top 35 attractions, top 10 most charming wetlands and top 10 leisure lakes in China.

The North Wudang Ecotourism Area is a comprehensive attraction encompassing a forest park, Shoufo Temple, and the Helan Mountain Eco-Museum. It is layered with vibrant leaves in autumn, offering a unique visual feast.

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The North Wudang Ecotourism Area in Shizuishan, Ningxia. [Photo/WeChat account: szswhly]

The Dawukou Xiyou Garden, a former mining farm in Ningxia, boasts over 40 picking gardens and programs, allowing visitors to experience agricultural tourism, pick vegetables and fruits, and explore industrial mining culture.