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 at a Glance#
Address: Liupan Shan (Liupan Mountains), China (Ningxia/Shaanxi region)
About Liupan Shan#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -14° - -4° | -14° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Acceptable | -12° - -2° | -12° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | -7° - 2° | -7° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | -2° - 9° | 1° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 3° - 14° | 7° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.9h |
| June | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 88 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | -1° - 8° | 1° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | -7° - 2° | -6° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | -12° - -2° | -12° | 3 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |