For the upcoming National Day holiday, Ningxia Hui autonomous region is rolling out a wave of exciting events and special offers so visitors can enjoy an unforgettable vacation.

As the largest and best-preserved mausoleum of the Xixia Dynasty (1038–1227), the Xixia Imperial Tombs in Yinchuan will offer a nighttime carriage tour of Tomb No 4, allowing visitors to experience the tombs' haunting desolation and grandeur.

A rock painting exhibition will also be held in Yinchuan's Helan Mountain Rock Painting Scenic Spot during the seven-day holiday.

The Shapotou Scenic Area in Zhongwei has launched its Earth Art Season, where visitors can check out sculptures such as the "Desert Goddess" amid the sandy dunes. Visitors can also enjoy interactive performances featuring mecha robots during the holiday.

The Earth Art Season of the Shapotou Scenic Area features sculptures of diverse shapes that exhibit boundless creativity. [Photo/WeChat account: nxtour]

In Shizuishan, visitors can enjoy speedboat rides, watch groups of wild geese flying together, catch flower boat parades, take in some water-screen movies, and more at Sand Lake or Shahu Lake Scenic Area.

Meanwhile, Shizuishan's Shitanjing old mining area is ready to satisfy your taste buds. It is offering stir-fried lamb and Shahu fish head at 3:30 pm on Oct 4, followed by roasted whole lamb at 3:30 pm on Oct 5.

At Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon in Wuzhong, an evening concert will feature alternating folk songs and classic choral performances.

In Guyuan, visitors can enjoy Qinqiang Opera performances from 1:30 to 5 pm and from 7:30 to 10 pm during the Oct 1-7 holiday at Longquanyuan Square in Longde county.