Zhongning County is a county under the administration of Zhongwei city in west-central Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China, bordering Inner Mongolia to the northwest.

It is the point at which the northern twist of the Yellow River begins, creating the Ordos Loop.

It has a total area of 2,841 square kilometers (1,097 sq mi), and a population of approximately 410,000 people.

In addition to traditional agricultural products, Wolfberries have begun to be cultivated in recent years.

the growing range for the berries has not significantly increased.