JOURNEY THROUGH CHINA
Ningxia Yellow River and Desert Loop
Loop from Yinchuan through the Helan Mountains, Qingtongxia, Zhongwei and Shapotou to read the relationship between Yellow River irrigation and the desert edge.
Journey overview
4–6 days · April–June, September–October
Moderate–easy · compact loop
Windblown sand, temperature swings and holiday congestion matter more than road difficulty.
Stops along the way
- Yinchuan
- Helan Mountains
- Western Xia Tombs
- Qingtongxia
- Zhongwei
- Shapotou
- Yinchuan