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In Ningxia! 80% of the locals don't know about this niche travel destination

When it comes to Ningxia, people may only know about the provincial capital Yinchuan, Zhongwei Shapotou, Zhenbeibao where 'A Chinese Odyssey' was filmed, and Xihai Gu in the TV series 'Mountain and Sea'. But today I want to introduce to you a small town in the northwest - Shizuishan - Shizuishan is located in the northernmost part of Ningxia, once known nationwide for its coal mining industry. Now, due to the decline of heavy industry and the outflow of talents, it has declined. But the past prosperity has left a lot of traces - *None of the following are 5A scenic spots, but each has its unique charm - 🛤️Shitanjing Film and Television Base The filming location of the movie 'The Long Way Home' starring Zhang Yi and Wang Junkai Around the 1960s, this was a very busy industrial area Now Shitanjing, although there are not many permanent residents, walking on the streets here, you can still see the past prosperity - 🏭No. 8 Quan Cement Factory Address: Shitanjing, Dawukou District, Shizuishan City A cement factory forgotten in the depths of Helan Mountain in the long river of history The spring water of No. 8 Quan is still flowing, but the chimney of the cement factory will never smoke again - 🏜️Thief Lake (only desert, no lake) Located in Taole Town, Pingluo County, Shizuishan City A free wild desert that has not been developed at all Occasionally there will be off-road vehicles driving in to rush the sand (be careful, it's hard to get out if the car gets stuck) The car is driving on the road, with deserts on both sides, endless At this moment, a favorite song just came up in the car, life is worth it!
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Posted: Feb 12, 2024
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