Helan Mountain East Foothill Wineries & Western Xia Heritage
Based in Yinchuan, spend one day exploring the Jinshanzhen and Zhenbeibu wine regions, and another day heading south to the Western Xia Tombs and Minning.
Based on the official Ningxia wine route, this short itinerary pairs wineries with Western Xia heritage. Spend the first day in the northern section of the Helan Mountains, and the second day traveling through the Western Xia Tombs to Minning and Qingtongxia, staying in one hotel throughout. Most wineries require reservations, and wine tasters cannot drive, so hiring a chartered car is highly recommended. Perfect for couples or friends looking for a weekend or holiday getaway.
The September harvest season offers the best experience with many winery activities, but advance booking is required.
Day by day
Day 1 · Jinshan and Zhenbeibu Wine Regions
Yinchuan（Helan Mountain Rock Art、Baisikou Twin Pagodas、Helan Mountain East Foothills Wineries）
Take a chartered car from the airport to the foot of the Helan Mountains (approx. 1 hour), drive south along National Highway 110, and return to Huaiyuan (approx. 30 mins).
Contact wineries in advance to confirm opening hours and tastings. You can visit the Huaiyuan Night Market in the evening.
Stay: Xixia District · Huaiyuan Night Market
Day 2 · Western Xia Tombs to Minning and Qingtongxia
Yinchuan（Xixia Imperial Tombs） → Minning Town → Yinchuan（108 Dagobas of Qingtongxia）
Take a chartered car south to the Western Xia Tombs (approx. 30 mins), then to Minning (approx. 40 mins). Return to Yinchuan from Qingtongxia (approx. 1.3 hours).
Stay: Xixia District · Huaiyuan Night Market
Day 3 · City Museum and Departure
Yinchuan（Ningxia Museum、Chengtian Temple Pagoda (West Pagoda)）
Take a taxi from Huaiyuan to Jinfeng (approx. 20 mins). After visiting the museum, head to Yinchuan Railway Station (approx. 15 mins).
The Ningxia Museum is closed on Mondays (except on public holidays); you can visit the Haibao Pagoda instead.