Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park
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A Yellow River wetland on Yinchuan's southeastern outskirts, where you can take a boat through reed marshes, watch birds, and experience the scenery of a 'lakeside city on the frontier.'
Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park is in Zhangzheng Town, Xingqing District, about 15 kilometers from the city center. It is a lake wetland formed on a former course of the Yellow River. Visitors can take a sightseeing boat through large reed marshes. In spring and autumn, many migratory birds can be seen, and lotus flowers bloom in summer. The park has bird-watching platforms and boardwalks, and its relaxed pace makes it suitable for families with elderly relatives and children. Admission and boat tickets are subject to the scenic area's announcements. A visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. Use sun protection and mosquito repellent in summer. Taking a taxi or driving is recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hengcheng Yellow River Resort
- Nanguan Great Mosque
- Yuhuang Pavilion & Drum Tower
- Chengtian Temple Pagoda (West Pagoda)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Yinchuan
- Haibao Pagoda
- Ningxia Museum
- China Hui Culture Park