Helan Mountain East wineries (e.g. Yuanshi Winery)
贺兰山东麓酒庄（志辉源石酒庄） · Hèlán Shān Dōnglù Jiǔzhuāng (Zhìhuī Yuánshí Jiǔzhuāng)
Ningxia is China’s best-known wine region, with dozens of châteaux along the foot of the Helan Mountains. Yuanshi, built of local stone near Zhenbeibao, is one of the easiest to visit: cellar, winery tour and tasting room.
Booking recommended1.5–2 hours per winery
Tip
September and early October is harvest season, the best time to visit. Combine with Zhenbeibao or the rock carvings, and arrange a driver if you plan to taste.
- Opening hours
- Yuanshi: about 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Other wineries vary. To be confirmed
- Price
- Entry and the basic tour at Yuanshi are free; tastings are charged separately. Other wineries may charge entry.
- How to book
- Individuals can walk into Yuanshi’s public areas; for a guided tour or tasting, call ahead (400-967-6657). Most other wineries only receive visitors by appointment, so book a visit ahead.
- Getting there
- About 30–35 km north-west of the old town along National Road 110, near Zhenbeibao; DiDi or a hired car (do not drive after tasting). In season a “wine bus” links several wineries with Zhenbeibao To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 宁夏回族自治区银川市西夏区镇北堡镇昊苑村志辉源石酒庄
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