Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, lies to the west of the Yellow River and to the east of Helan Mountain. The landform is divided into two main parts, the mountainous region in the west and south and the plains in the north and east. The average altitude of Yinchuan is 1,100 meters (about 3,609 feet). Lying in the central section of Ningxia Plain which is irrigated by the Yellow River, Yinchuan holds abundant water resources and enjoys the reputation of 'a land of fish and rice in the frontier'.
The city that has a history of more than 1,300 years was originally founded in 678. It was called Western Xia from the establishment in 1038 by the leader of Dangxiang ethnic group and had created splendid culture as well as gorgeous architecture.
Yinchuan is a multi-nationality city including Han, Hui, Manchu, Mongolian, and Chaoxian peoples. Among them, the Hui people account for 26.3 percent of the total population and they have maintained the traditional folk customs and life style that are unique to other ethnic group.
A brilliant culture has contributed to Yinchuan being a famous tourist city. There are over 60 historical sites including mosques, pagodas, pavilions, temples, and imperial tombs as well as natural scenery such as Helan Mountain, Sand Lake Scenic Resort (Sha Hu) and Shapotou, etc.
A transportation system of highway, railway and airlines in Yinchuan provides speed and convenience. There are several national highways leading to all parts of the country and more than 125 kilometers (about 78 miles) of expressways within the boundaries of the city. Baolan Railway (Baotou in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to Lanzhou in Gansu Province) and Zhongbao Railway (Zhongwei in Yinchuan Province to Baoji in Shaanxi Province) connect with all railway lines to every destination. In addition, flights from Yinchuan Hedong Airport take you to all the major cities of China.
Here you can taste the local dishes or snacks of rich Islamic flavor, such as Yangrou Paomo and Shouzhua Yangrou. Hotels of different grades are available to visitors, providing you warm and comfortable places to relax yourself.
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Travelers' Voices on Yinchuan City
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Nov. 1,2009 20:56 Reply
Mr.green(usa) said:
I have been to Yinchuan twice. Once for personal business and the other to visit. I had a great exsperience both times. Love the city and the people.
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Aug. 1,2009 14:54 Reply
Mr.Dave Feickert(New Zealand) said:
On my second trip to Yinchuan, I had the opportunity to vist the Sand Lake, the Western Xia Tombs and the Rock Art Museum. I highly recommend all of these sites to foreign tourists, as resources of immense human interst and natural beauty. The world needs to know more about these, as I had never heard of any of them before I went to Yinchuan. The Nan Guan mosque in Yinchuan is also a must!
Dave Feickert
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May. 15,2009 03:23 Reply
Mr.Feickert(New Zealand) said:
Yinchuan has beautiful parks and very friendly people.
Dave Feickert, New Zealand