Located in the central Ningxia Plain, Yinchuan borders the Yellow River to the east and the Helan Mountains to the west. It has a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons and abundant sunshine, earning it the nickname 'Oasis beyond the Great Wall.'
As the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yinchuan was once the capital of the Western Xia Dynasty, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage.
Yinchuan blends Hui and Western Xia cultures. Local delicacies include hand-grabbed lamb and lamb offal stew. Traditional Hui festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
As a key node city of the Belt and Road Initiative, Yinchuan is rapidly modernizing with advances in high-tech industries and tourism, giving the city a fresh new look.
The best time to visit 银川 is Best travel time is from May to October.
Yinchuan has four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are pleasant for outdoor activities. Summer is cool, making it a summer resort.
From May to October, the temperature is moderate with little rainfall, ideal for visiting Western Xia Imperial Tombs, Sand Lake, etc.
Winter is cold and dry, but you can enjoy ice and snow tourism such as skiing.
Li Yuanhao proclaimed himself emperor in Xingqingfu (now Yinchuan), establishing the Western Xia dynasty.
Mongol forces captured Xingqingfu, leading to the fall of the Western Xia dynasty and destruction of the city.
Yinchuan became the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, starting a new chapter of development.
Recommended places to visit
The mausoleums of Western Xia emperors, known as the 'Oriental Pyramids', a national scenic area.
Famous for the unique landscape where sand and water coexist, blending Jiangnan water town and desert scenery, a 5A scenic spot.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Western Xia Imperial Tombs are a group of imperial mausoleums of the Western Xia dynasty, grand in scale, known as the 'Oriental Pyramids'.
Explore rich intangible cultural heritage and traditional crafts
Traditional Hui folk song, high-pitched and melodious, listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Ningxia Hui folk paper-cutting art, with primitive shapes and diverse themes, a national intangible heritage.
Must-know transportation for exploring the city
Located about 25 km southeast of downtown Yinchuan, with multiple domestic and international routes, convenient transportation.
Airport bus 20 yuan
Yinchuan Railway Station is a high-speed rail station connecting Xi'an, Lanzhou, Beijing, etc., with convenient high-speed trains.
High-speed rail fare based on distance
City bus routes cover major attractions and urban areas, fare 1-2 yuan, convenient for sightseeing.
1-2 yuan
Taste the most authentic and popular local specialties
Ningxia specialty, using Tan sheep, boiled in plain water and eaten with dipping sauce, tender meat.
Stewed lamb offal including head, heart, liver, with lung noodle and chili oil, unique flavor.
Famous film base in western China, where movies like 'A Chinese Odyssey' were shot, experience northwestern culture.
Ancient rock paintings left by nomadic tribes, recording prehistoric life, on the tentative list of World Heritage.
One of the earliest excavated Paleolithic sites in China, showing human life 30,000 years ago.
Traditional Ningxia snack, stewed with lamb, vermicelli, tofu, etc., delicious.
Hui-style cold noodle, with gluten, cucumber shreds, chili oil, sour and spicy.
Traditional Hui tea, brewed with tea leaves, red dates, goji berries, longan, etc., sweet and fragrant.