Xiaonanchuan Scenic Area
小南川
A forest valley within the Liupanshan National Forest Park, where streams, waterfalls, and autumn foliage come together. It is known as the Jiuzhaigou of Ningxia.
Xiaonanchuan is located in the southern part of the Liupanshan National Forest Park in Jingyuan County. It is a forest gorge in the source area of the Jing River. The gorge has clear streams and numerous cascading waterfalls, with dense birch, aspen, and shrubs on both sides. It is cool in summer, and in autumn the forest turns into a sea of color. Known as the Jiuzhaigou of Ningxia, it is a popular autumn photography destination. A walk along the boardwalk takes about 2 hours, and it can be combined with Laolongtan and Liangdian Gorge in one day. The Liupanshan National Forest Park ticket costs about 88 yuan, including the shuttle bus. The park is open from late March to late October, 08:00 to 18:00, and it closes in winter. Follow official announcements. It is about a 20-minute drive from the Jingyuan County seat.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00 (late March–late October)
Nearby sights
- Laolongtan
- Liangdianxia
- Yehe Valley
- Liupanshan Red Army Long March Memorial
- Kaicheng Site
- Pengyang Terraced Fields
- Guyuan Museum
- Jiangtaibu Red Army Reunion Memorial