East of the Helan Mountains

While few people would imagine that a desert backwater could be transformed into a world-famous wine producing region in three decades, this is exactly what has happened in northwestern China’s Ningxia region. What features of Ningxia have made it a magnet for people coming from far and wide? And what factors have brought about such a dramatic change? Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying