Through repeated field experiments, forestry engineer Tang Ximing found that sowing drought-resistant grass seeds in the checkerboards could help create a more sustainable barrier.
The Shitanjing old mining area in Ningxia has launched a number of free tourist shuttle lines since the popular Chinese movie Once Upon a Time in the Middle East put it in the spotlight.
Beilianchi in Guyuan has been hidden in the dense shade of the Liupan Mountains, offering a picturesque retreat.
The 17th Games of Ningxia Hui autonomous region and the 10th National Traditional Ethnic Sports Meet kicked off at Lanshan Park on the evening of Aug 8.