Suyukou National Forest Park
贺兰山苏峪口国家森林公园
A forest of Qinghai spruce and Chinese pine in the Helan Mountains, with cable cars and trails. It is much cooler than the city in summer, and bharal (blue sheep) are often spotted.
Suyukou National Forest Park is on the eastern slope of Helan Mountain in Helan County, about 50 kilometers from downtown Yinchuan. It is the most developed scenic area in the Helan Mountains. The valley contains Qinghai spruce and Chinese pine forests along with mountain meadows. Visitors can ride a cable car up the mountain or walk along the boardwalk, and bharal are often seen. Summer temperatures here are several degrees lower than in the city, making it a favorite escape for Yinchuan residents. Park admission and cable car tickets are sold separately, and prices are subject to the scenic area's announcements. Temperatures in the mountains vary widely between morning and evening, so bring a jacket. Driving or hiring a car is necessary, and it can be combined with the Baisikou Twin Pagodas in the same trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–18:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Helan Mountain Rock Art
- Baisikou Twin Pagodas
- Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio
- Helan Mountain East Foothills Wineries
- Xixia Imperial Tombs
- Yuehai National Wetland Park
- Ningxia Museum
- Haibao Pagoda