Liupan Shan
Mountains Mountain range marking southern Ningxia forested highlands
A mountain range running along the border of Ningxia and Shaanxi provinces. Hikers and nature visitors use its forested slopes and mountain passes for trekking and seasonal scenery.
Liupan Shan is a mountain range in north-central China located at the southern edge of the Loess Plateau. It forms a forested upland region distinct from surrounding plateaus and plains.
The range is valued for its forest cover and as a geographic barrier between different climatic and ecological zones. It attracts local visitors for scenery, forestry, and rural recreation rather than international tourism.
Liupan Shan has long been recognized as an important landscape feature in regional geography and resource use; it has supported reforestation and conservation efforts in modern times.
The mountains lie in the area indicated by the given coordinates, within the broader administrative regions of north-central China.
- Regional setting: A mountain range in north-central China forming a wooded upland area at the edge of the Loess Plateau in the region indicated by the coordinates 35.65944 N, 106.20528 E.
Best Time to Visit Liupan Shan #
Best visited in summer and early autumn for hiking and clear mountain scenery; expect cold, snowy conditions at higher elevations in winter.
Weather & Climate near Liupan Shan #
Liupan Shan's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Winter) - Subarctic (Dry Winter) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (543 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
