The Sweet Smell of the Desert: Xihaigu’s Transformation into Ningxia’s Wine Oasis
Discover how Xihaigu’s people turned desert into vineyards, fueling Ningxia’s thriving wine industry at the foothills of the Helan Mountains.
News & Insights Across Asia
Discover how Xihaigu’s people turned desert into vineyards, fueling Ningxia’s thriving wine industry at the foothills of the Helan Mountains.
Infrared cameras in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have captured rare footage of snow leopards and other protected wildlife, highlighting successful conservation efforts in the Helan Mountains.
Wild bharals are thriving in China’s Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve, with their population now exceeding 40,000—a testament to the region’s improving ecological environment.
Explore how the Yellow River’s northward turn envelops Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, creating a fertile oasis protected by the Helan Mountains—a land that fostered ancient civilizations and thrives today.
From the desolate Xihaigu region to managing her own vineyard, Wang Yueying’s journey embodies perseverance and reflects the rise of Ningxia’s wine industry.
Photographer Ning Xiaogang captures the resilient spirit of Ningxia’s vineyard workers, showcasing their role in the global success of Ningxia wine through an intimate art exhibition in the Helan Mountains.
Winemaker Zhang Yanzhi is building China's first Chinese-style chateau in the Helan Mountains, merging traditional Chinese aesthetics with world-class winemaking.
Discover how Ningxia’s 120-day grapevine dormancy in the Helan Mountains creates sublime wines that embody the unique characteristics of their origin.
Discover how China’s Ningxia region transformed from desert to a world-renowned wine producer in just three decades, attracting entrepreneurs like Chen Deqi and experts like Christelle Chene.
Every spring, grape farmers at China’s Helan Mountains wake their vines from winter slumber, ensuring a bountiful harvest come autumn.