Liupan Mountains
Liupan Mountains
Historical Overview
Red Culture Hub: The 1935 Liupan Mountain Victory Monument commemorates Mao Zedong’s pivotal poem Qingpingle·Liupanshan, penned after the Long March.
Ancient Silk Road Link: Once a caravan route, the mountains’ passes connected dynasties from the Tang to the Ming.
Modern Conservation: Designated a national nature reserve in 1988 and a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 2013, it now safeguards 1,800+ plant species and 200+ wildlife varieties.
Structural Layout
The Liupan Mountains National Forest Park spans 678 km², organized into four zones:
Red Culture Zone:
Liupan Mountain Long March Memorial Hall (artifacts, dioramas, and Mao’s poem manuscript).
Willow Well Memorial Site (where the Red Army watered horses during the Long March).
Ecological Core Zone:
Old-growth forests of Picea wilsonii and Larix principis-rupprechtii.
Rare wildlife sanctuaries for golden eagles, forest musk deer, and Sichuan takins.
Scenic Recreation Zone:
Baiyunshan Summit (2,942m) with 360° panoramas.
Xiaonanxia Waterfall (60m cascade) and Lotus Lake (mirror-like alpine tarn).
Ethnic Culture Zone:Hui and DongXiang minority villages (traditional adobe architecture, embroidery workshops).
Major Attractions
Long March Memorial Hall: Interactive exhibits, including a 1:10 scale model of the Red Army’s 1935 encampment.
Baiyunshan Summit Trail: A 6km moderate hike through rhododendron thickets to a stone pavilion with Mao’s poem inscribed.
autumn Ginkgo Avenue: A 10km golden corridor of 1,000-year-old ginkgo trees (peak October).
Ethnic Homestays: Stay in cave dwellings or timber-frame cottages, sampling youmian (buckwheat noodles) and hand-pulled lamb.
Suggested Itineraries
Half-Day Red Culture Tour:
Morning: Long March Memorial Hall → Willow Well Memorial Site → Hiking to Victory Monument (2h).
Afternoon: Ethnic village visit (1.5h).
Full-Day Eco-Adventure:
Morning: Baiyunshan Summit hike (3h) → Xiaonanxia Waterfall picnic.
Afternoon: Lotus Lake kayaking → Ginkgo Avenue photography (seasonal).
Two-Day Cultural Immersion:
Day 1: Red Culture Tour + overnight in a Hui minority homestay.
Day 2: Eco-Adventure + evening bonfire with folk songs.
Ticket Purchase
Online: Book via WeChat mini-program “Liupanshan Scenic Area” (7 days in advance).
On-Site:
Base Ticket: ¥65 (includes Memorial Hall + trails).
Cable Car (Baiyunshan): ¥80 round-trip.
Guided Tours: ¥200 (3h, English/Chinese).
Free Entry: Children under 1.2m, seniors 70+, disabled visitors.Transportation
By Car:
From Yinchuan (Ningxia): 3h via G70/G22.
From Xi’an: 5h via G70.
By Bus:Yinchuan South Bus Station → Liupanshan (¥75, 3 daily).
Pingliang (Gansu) → Liupanshan (¥40, 2 daily).
Parking: ¥15/day at main entrances.
Best Time & Tips
Avoid Crowds:
Peak Seasons: July–August (wildflowers), October (autumn foliage).
Quietest: May–June, September.
Weather:Summer: 15–25°C (pack rain gear).
Winter: -10–5°C (snowshoeing possible).
Essentials:Hiking boots (trails are rocky).
Binoculars (for wildlife spotting).
Cash for minority village purchases (limited card acceptance).
Respect Hui dietary laws (no pork).
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