A rendering of the design of the road. [Photo/Ningxia Daily]

Construction of the tourism loop road ("Purple Avenue") at the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains is being fully promoted, with the roadbed engineering nearly completed.

The core construction of the tourism circle road covers a dual network of "fast and slow travel", with 22.77 kilometers of mainline road renovation and 2.13 km of connecting lines synchronously promoted to build a convenient and efficient traffic artery.

The highlight of the project is the landscape design of four bridges, inspired by the Helan Mountains, local wine culture, and grape vines. Their forms mirror the scattered rock formations along the range, creating a visual rhythm that reflects the region's pastoral charm.

Once completed, the loop road will ease longstanding transport bottlenecks in the wine-producing zone along the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, making it easier for visitors to explore and enjoy the area's scenery and wine culture.