Ningxia was known as the oasis of China's hinterland during ancient times. As a distinctive tourist destination in Northwest China, Ningxia was listed as one of the 46 must-go places by the New York Times in 2013 and became a national region-based tourism destination in 2016.
Ningxia, which is endowed with plains, mountains, rivers, lakes and deserts, is a miniature of the diverse geographical landscapes of China. The Liupan Mountains and Helan Mountains are popular all over China, while the Shapoto Scenic Spot and Sand Lake have been recommended as the best tourist destinations in China several times.
With over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, Ningxia has plenty of mild sunlight, which is neither as blazing as that in the tropical areas, nor as scorching as that on the plateaus, thus making Ningxia the best choice for a sunshine trip.