Qingtongxia City is located in the dam area of the Yellow River. It has convenient telecommunications, with program-controlled telephones connecting with the rest part of the country, and convenient transportation, with the Bao-Lan, Da-Gu railways and National Highway 109 passing through.

The long history of Qingtongxia has left behind numerous places of interest, including the ancient canal built 2,000 years ago, the Pagoda 108, the imposing dam, the beautiful Bird Island, the temples in Mt. Niushou, and the Ming Great Wall.

Visitors can enjoy the beauty on the other side of the Great Wall, learn about the custom of the local Hui ethnic group, and visit the water conservation project in Ningxia.