Ligang melon contains no fewer nutrients than common watermelons, with notably higher levels of aromatic substances, minerals, sugar and vitamin C. It is effective in relieving summer heat, quenching thirst and promoting urination.

Huinong District is located in northern Ningxia. It stretches about 88.8 kilometers from east to west and 119.5 kilometers from north to south, between 105°58′–106°39′ east longitude and 38°21′–39°25′ north latitude. Bounded by the surging Yellow River and Ordos City of Inner Mongolia to the east, the towering Helan Mountains and Alxa League of Inner Mongolia to the west, Wuhai City of Inner Mongolia across the Yellow River to the north, and Xingqing District and Helan County of Yinchuan to the south, the district enjoys convenient transportation. Its terrain slopes from west to east, featuring magnificent mountains and rivers and picturesque scenery. It administers 6 sub-districts, 3 townships, 3 towns, 42 administrative villages and 50 residential communities.

Ligang Village has 9 villager groups. Currently, it has 3,000 mu of melon plantations with an annual output of 5,300 tons.