Off-road expedition explores Ningxia's Helan Mountains

作者:Hu Dongmei in Yinchuan and Wang Songsong来源:chinadaily.com.cn
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On Dec 21, 2025, more than 50 off-road vehicles embarked on an expedition in the Helan Mountains, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to demonstrate its potential as a world-class adventure tourism destination. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

On Sunday, more than 50 off-road vehicles embarked on an expedition in the Helan Mountains, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to demonstrate its potential as a world-class adventure tourism destination.

Participants gathered at Hooke Park. The off-road sports area has gained international recognition alongside legendary trails like the Rubicon Trail and Moab, thanks to its rugged mountain terrain and historical sites, including sections of the Great Wall.

On Dec 21, 2025, more than 50 off-road vehicles embarked on an expedition in the Helan Mountains, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to demonstrate its potential as a world-class adventure tourism destination. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Organizers of the expedition introduced a trail classification system that establishes standardized difficulty ratings for 88 vehicle routes, along with numerous paths for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle riding. The experience blended adventure with culture through a wine-tasting session featuring local Ningxia vintages.

To expand off-road projects, Yinchuan plans to launch a series of themed, internationalized route networks and link up with surrounding wine estates, the Western Xia Tombs, Helan Mountains rock paintings, and other resources.

On Dec 21, 2025, more than 50 off-road vehicles embarked on an expedition in the Helan Mountains, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to demonstrate its potential as a world-class adventure tourism destination. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

On Dec 21, 2025, more than 50 off-road vehicles embarked on an expedition in the Helan Mountains, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to demonstrate its potential as a world-class adventure tourism destination. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

On Dec 21, 2025, more than 50 off-road vehicles embarked on an expedition in the Helan Mountains, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to demonstrate its potential as a world-class adventure tourism destination. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

On Dec 21, 2025, more than 50 off-road vehicles embarked on an expedition in the Helan Mountains, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to demonstrate its potential as a world-class adventure tourism destination. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

On Dec 21, 2025, more than 50 off-road vehicles embarked on an expedition in the Helan Mountains, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to demonstrate its potential as a world-class adventure tourism destination. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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