Winter in Ningxia is a contrast of snowy deserts, frozen waterfalls, warm sunshine and festive streets. Its essence shines through five colors, with "yellow" symbolizing the timeless beauty of the Yellow River meeting the desert — a golden hue steeped in history and majesty.

Snow-covered desert in Ningxia [Photo/Official WeChat account of The Department of Culture and Tourism of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region]

In winter, from Liupan to the Helan Mountains, frozen waterfalls and snowy peaks adorn the landscape, creating a serene, snowy white elegance.

Liupan Mountain covered by snow [Photo/Official WeChat account of The Department of Culture and Tourism of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region]

When the temperature drops to zero, rivers and lakes freeze. Ningxia's Shahu Lake becomes a fragile mirror of the sky, with icebreakers gliding across its crystal surface against a poetic backdrop of mountains. The deep "Ningxia blue" is mesmerizing and evocative.

Shahu Lake in winter [Photo/Official WeChat account of The Department of Culture and Tourism of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region]

Ningxia’s winter nights offer dazzling stargazing, from Liupan Mountain to vineyards, where the sky feels like a mysterious purple dream. As a "Global Wine Tourism Destination" , its "purple postcard" is one of Ningxia's most stunning attractions.

Ningxia’s winter nights offer dazzling stargazing. [Photo/Official WeChat account of The Department of Culture and Tourism of Ningxia Hui autonomous region]

Ningxia's winter glows with red, too. The Long March's legacy lives on in snow-covered Liupan Mountain, while streets and alleys shine with festive warmth each winter.

Red lanterns adorn Liushu Lane in Ningxia. [Photo/Official WeChat account of The Department of Culture and Tourism of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region]