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The Ningxia Shuidonggou Site is located in Linhe Town, Lingwu City, Ningxia.

Here is some travel information about the Ningxia Shuidonggou Site: Basic Information - Location: Linhe Town, Lingwu City, Ningxia, 19 km west of Yinchuan City, 30 km south of Lingwu City, and 11 km from Hedong Airport. - Scenic Area Rating: National 5A Scenic Area, National Geopark, National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. - Opening Hours: Usually 8:00–18:00, with specific times adjusted according to the season. - Ticket Information: Adult ticket: CNY 60/person; Student ticket: CNY 30/person; Package ticket: CNY 240/person, including admission and internal transportation; Exclusive ticket for Ningxia/Hubei/Fujian residents: CNY 80/person, including admission and internal transportation. Attractions - Site Sightseeing Area - Shuidonggou Site Museum: With a building area of 4,308 square meters, the exterior design is inspired by the stone tools unearthed at Shuidonggou. The museum uses a variety of display forms and technologies to systematically showcase the history of the site's discovery, excavation, and research, recreating the hunting, gathering, and survival scenes of the Shuidonggou ancestors.  - Zhang San's Shop: A simple farmhouse courtyard, it is an important landmark in Chinese Paleolithic archaeology. In 1923, French scholars Teilhard de Chardin and Emile Licent stopped here and conducted scientific investigations.  - Canyon Recreation Area - Shuidonggou Grand Canyon: With towering cliffs on both sides and a babbling stream at the bottom, walking through it allows you to experience the wonders of nature.  - Hongshan Lake: With clear water surrounded by mountains and lush trees, the lake and mountains complement each other. You can take a boat to enjoy the lake view.  - Hongshan Fort Exploration Area - Zangbing Cave: A tunnel system built during the Ming Dynasty, the cave is equipped with living facilities such as rooms, storage rooms, and wells, as well as military facilities such as armories and batteries. It is a valuable resource for studying ancient military tactics and defense systems.  - Hongshan Fort: An important part of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall defense system, the fort has tall and thick walls and a strict layout of buildings inside, allowing you to feel the majesty of ancient military fortresses.  Travel Routes - 3.5-hour route: Main entrance → Shuidonggou Stone Tool Square → Shuidonggou Site Museum → Zhang San's Shop → Shuidonggou Village → Landmark Stele → Excavation Sites 1# and 2# → Mountain God Temple → General's Mansion → Ming Dynasty Great Wall → Excavation Site 7# → Hongshan Lake → Sand Jujube Bay → Red Willow Beach → Grand Canyon → Zangbing Cave → Ningxia Great Wall Museum → Hongshan Fort → Wengcheng → East Gate. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Depart from Yinchuan, take the Yinchuan-Qingdao Expressway, exit at Linhe, and drive towards Linhe Town to reach the scenic area. - Bus: Take a bus from Yinchuan City to Lingwu City, then transfer to a shuttle bus to Shuidonggou.
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Posted: Feb 12, 2025
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