Where to Camp in Yinchuan

During weekends or short holidays, when the weather is good, many friends prefer to go camping outdoors. So where are some suitable camping spots in Yinchuan? Details are in the main text. Below, we recommend some good places for you.

1. Scenic Spots and Park Camping

(1) Yellow River Beach National Wetland Park – River Beach Green Lung

The Yellow River Beach National Wetland Park is located on the east bank of the Yellow River in Xingqing District, Yinchuan. It is a natural scenic area built based on the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River, integrating sightseeing, leisure hiking, flower viewing, field trips, wetland education, outdoor barbecue, and water entertainment.

The self-driving barbecue campsite is adjacent to the jungle crossing expansion area. There are 15 independent barbecue wooden pavilions, each with three dedicated parking spaces, convenient for taking food, taking a nap… Surrounded by green trees, the wooden pavilion is beautiful, with stoves, tables, chairs, farmhouse firewood stoves, barbecues… There is also a children’s leisure and entertainment area with complete facilities.

Suitable projects: Barbecue, camping, spring outing

Park Address: S203, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

(2) Yellow River Hengcheng Beach Barbecue – Sandbank Barbecue

The Yellow River Hengcheng Tourism Resort – The west side is adjacent to the Yellow River, and the north is adjacent to the Great Wall. It is built around the Yellow River culture, featuring Great Wall military fortress culture, and is a composite resort area integrating tourism sightseeing, self-driving entertainment, and leisure vacation.

The barbecue beach in the scenic area is about 35 meters long and 5 meters wide, with a capacity of nearly 1,000 people for barbecue at the same time; visitors can choose to bring their own ingredients and barbecue grills for barbecue, or rent barbecue equipment from the scenic area.

Park Address: North side of Yellow River Bridge, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (2 kilometers north of the airport expressway riverside toll station)

Suitable projects: Sightseeing, self-driving entertainment, leisure vacation

(3) Tianshan Sea World Beach Campsite – Internet Celebrity Beach

Tianshan Sea World is located in the Binhe New Area on Binhe Tourism Avenue North. The scenic area includes an indoor large water park, a health and wellness center, an ice and snow world, a theme commercial street, and a beach camp, which can meet the needs of tourists for leisure, health care, entertainment, water sports, camping, barbecue, fishing, and other recreational activities.

The super-large beach area is free to use. You can bring your own barbecue equipment and delicious food.

Suitable projects: Taking photos, camping and barbecue

Address: Binhe Tourism Avenue, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

(4) Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park – Cuihu Mingyun

Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park is located in Zhangzheng Town, Xingqing District, Yinchuan. At the Mingcui Lake campsite, you can bring your own equipment and enjoy the fun of “playing house”. You can also “pack your bags and check in”, letting loose.

The campsite offers various dining and entertainment packages to meet the needs of different groups of people. Whether you want a delicate afternoon tea, a spicy night barbecue, or a mountain music concert, the campsite can satisfy you. Surprisingly, the campsite also provides thoughtful services such as daily necessities, washing and showering, eliminating all the worries of urban people sleeping outdoors in the mountains and wild.

Suitable projects: Looking up, lying flat, boating, spring outing, flower viewing

Address: No. 184, Minzu South Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

(5) Senmiao Eco-tourism Area – Ecological Green

The Senmiao Eco-tourism Area covers an area of 4,300 mu. Since 2004, based on the forestry research base, through the promotion of modern forestry technology, the park has transformed from a former desert into a green oasis today, with a vegetation coverage rate of over 60%, and lakes and wetlands account for 10%.

The park is conveniently located. You can choose to bring your own ingredients for barbecue in the scenic area, or you can choose the self-service barbecue provided by the scenic area. Self-service barbecue includes tables and chairs, venues, various vegetables, meat, beer, equipment, seasonings, charcoal, barbecue grills, tableware, etc.

Suitable projects: Getting up early, adjusting your body and mind

Address: 300 meters south of the Botanical Garden exit of the South Ring Road Expressway, Jinfeng District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

(6) Huaxia Hetu Yinchuan Art Town – Art Town

Huaxia Hetu Yinchuan Art Town has been a top choice for outdoor barbecue among Yinchuan residents in recent years. It has beautiful scenery and plenty of fun. There is a special barbecue area in the town, with large lawns and straw men of various styles, so that children can also have fun. The park can rent professional barbecue tools, tents, etc., which is very convenient.

Suitable projects: Artistic immersion, spring outing, camping

Address: No. 2, Yu Yue South Street, Yongning County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (2 kilometers north of the intersection of Binhe Avenue and Wangbin Road)

(7) Helanshan 1958 Creative Industry Leisure Area – Creative Vanguard

The 1958 Creative Industry Park is located at the foot of the majestic Helan Mountain. It is transformed from the former abandoned phosphate mine in Helan County, and it is a cultural and creative leisure theme park.

There are libraries, art museums, museums, sculpture gardens, as well as hotels, hostels, and the “Hobbit House” that is popular on Douyin. You can experience a fairy tale world here without going to New Zealand. Imagine being at the foot of the Helan Mountain, facing the setting sun, blowing the breeze, listening to rock music, with friends by your side. This feeling is beautiful enough just by imagining it!

Suitable projects: Taking photos, spring outing, tasting red wine, reading, watching the sunset

Address: 9 kilometers from Suyu Pass, Helanshan Mountain, Helan County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

(8) Grille Winery – Exquisite and Unique

The winery is located at the Yunshan Road Hao Garden Sai Shang New Village, on the 110 National Highway in Zhenbeibu Town, Xixia District. Although the area of the camp is not large, it has complete facilities and equipment. Water supply, power supply, and toilets are very convenient!

Bubble machines, beach chairs, full-length mirrors, every exquisite little detail touches your heart. Barbecue, Korean army hot pot, hot pot and other delicacies, camping tents, tables and chairs, mahjong, flying chess, beach volleyball and other camping equipment are complete.

Suitable projects: Taking photos, tasting red wine, spacing out

Address: Hao Garden Sai Shang New Village, Yunshan Road, 110 National Highway, Zhenbeibu Town, Xixia District, Yinchuan City

(9) Helanshan Sports Park – Outdoor Playground

Based on its ecological landscape and sports facilities, coupled with the regular holding of sporting events and the characteristic advantage of adjacent wineries, Helanshan Sports and Leisure Park has become a city suburb leisure area integrating ecological tourism, sports leisure, and wine culture experience.

The rich plant communities in the park are ingeniously combined with mountains, streams, waterfalls, lakes, and buildings, forming a harmonious and beautiful natural ecological picture, becoming a popular destination for more and more people to rest, camp, and exercise.

Suitable projects: Sports, parent-child interaction, camping

Address: West side of 110 National Highway, Zhihui Winery West, Xixia District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

(10) Xiangye Er Sheng PARK – The Best Choice

Located in the Yi He Golf Country Club in Liangtian Town, Jinfeng District, Yinchuan, the campsite offers one-stop outdoor camping, picnicking, and fun activities. Over 2,000 mu of golf course lawns allow you to enjoy the beauty of sunshine. The campsite’s butler-style service allows you to avoid all travel troubles. It is the best choice for leisure and family activities, unit team building, outdoor expansion, family gatherings, and birthday parties.

Suitable projects: Leisure and family activities, unit team building, outdoor expansion, family gatherings

Address: Yi He Golf Country Club in Liangtian Town, Jinfeng District, Yinchuan City

(11) Xingchen Yesu – Starry Sky Camping

Located in the Botanical Garden Village, Yinxing Road, Liangtian Town, Jinfeng District, Yinchuan. The environment and atmosphere are excellent, especially in the spring and summer evenings. Watching the sunset, blowing the wind, taking photos is very picturesque. Afternoon tea, barbecue, hot pot, you can enjoy these delicacies leisurely outdoors. Rich outdoor activities, check-in campsite tents, allowing you to enjoy the natural atmosphere.

Suitable projects: Watching the sunset, taking photos, afternoon tea

Address: Botanical Garden Village, Yinxing Road, Liangtian Town, Jinfeng District, Yinchuan City

(12) Green Courtyard – Urban Paradise

Located in Green Land 21 City C District, Lijing North Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan. This is considered to be the closest campsite to the Yinchuan city center, with bars, camping, and afternoon tea all available here.

The courtyard is decorated in a very artistic style, with cute alpacas, deer, rabbits, etc. There is a super-large lawn outdoors. You can interact with small animals in the courtyard. It is simply a paradise for children and girls. It is perfect for girlfriends and family members to go together. It is an excellent place to take photos.

Suitable projects: Bars, camping, afternoon tea, taking photos

Address: Green Land 21 City C District, Lijing North Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City

(13) Ningxia Linghe RV Campsite – RV Camping

The campsite is located on the east bank of the Yellow River, Binhe Avenue, Linhe Town, Lingwu City, covering an area of 733.4 mu. The campsite is built by the water, with rich internal water resources. It is a resort park that integrates RV accommodation, self-driving barbecue, high-altitude expansion training, field trips, water entertainment, moonlight camping, riverside restaurants, beach leisure, children’s amusement, fishing, rock climbing, bicycles, extreme sports, viewing “the sunset on the long river”, and night viewing “the starry sky and bright moon”.

Suitable projects: Children’s amusement, fishing, extreme sports

Address: East bank of the Yellow River, Binhe Avenue, Linhe Town, Lingwu City

2. Urban Camping

In addition, there are twelve shared green spaces in Yinchuan city for you to choose from:

1. Forest Park – Central Garden, Football Field, and Taigu Jintun

2. Phoenix Park – Green space north of the east gate

3. China·Yinchuan Flower and Flower Expo Park – Green space west of Hehe Island overlooking Yuehai Lake

4. Hai Bao Park – Green space west of the winding water channel

5. Zhongshan Park – Green space from Meng Hua Road to Suofang Road

6. Dian Nong River Strip Park – Green space northwest of Yinchuan National Exchange Center

7. Yishui Garden

8. Dajian Lake – South side micro-park (under construction)

9. New Moon Plaza – C District

10. Dajuanjie North Plaza – North Hebei Yanglin

11. Dajuanjie South Plaza – Hu Yang Lin

12. Lizigong Plaza – West District Forest Belt

Friendly reminder: Barbecue is prohibited in the above green spaces!!!

3. Outdoor Wild Camping

If you find the above camping boring, you can check out the advanced gameplay – wild camping

1. City, lake view, city night view – by Yuehai Lake, north of the International Exchange Center, west of Qingshui North Street, the road behind the hotel can be reached by car;

2. By the Yellow River – Huangsha Gudu, continue north along the 244 National Highway from Huangsha Gudu Scenic Area;

3. By the Yellow River – Binhe Avenue, along the Yellow River;

4. Lake view, sunset, starry sky – Majiatang Town, Lingwu City, navigate to Nanhu Resort, continue walking about 20 meters after reaching the resort, there is a dirt road under the highway, continue along the dirt road to the lake (off-road vehicles are recommended)

5. River view – Yongning Canal, open south from Sanshayuan

4. Camping Equipment List

Beginner Basic Version

(1) Building

1. Awning (440*440*210cm, about 16m, can accommodate 4-6 people)

2. Tent (you can choose a quick-opening automatic tent for easy setup)

3. Outdoor chairs, outdoor tables (egg roll tables or folding tables)

4. Moisture-proof picnic mat

(2) Lighting

1. Rechargeable LED light

2. Camping light

3. Starry string lights

4. Flashlight

(3) Cooking

1. Cartridge stove

2. Disposable tableware

3. Trash bags/kitchen paper/kitchen wipes

4. Cooler (for ice drinks)

5. Kettle, purified food (pay attention to sealing, you can prepare more food sealing bags)

6. Cutlery

(4) Entertainment

1. Speaker

2. Projector (can be projected onto the awning)

3. Chess and card games

(5) Emergency Heatstroke Prevention

1. USB charging fan

2. Mosquito repellent

3. Mentholatum

4. Common gastrointestinal disease medicine

5. Povidone iodine/cotton swabs/band-aids

(6) Cleaning

1. Toilet paper

2. Tissues

3. Disinfecting wet wipes

6. Camping Precautions

1. Find a campsite with a wide view, making it easier to observe possible safety hazards around you;

2. Pay attention to fire prevention and theft when camping in the wild. It is best to go with more people;

3. Carry anti-mosquito equipment and do a good job of sun protection;

4. When leaving the campsite, take away the garbage you left behind. Bring your own garbage bags;

5. Some campsites prohibit barbecues. Contact the campsite staff in advance.