Yinchuan in brief:
Population: 1,406,000
Area Code: 0951
Postal code: 750000
City flower: rose
Religion: Islam

Custom
As the saying goes, while in Rome, do as the Roman does. It is very important to understand these customs in Yinchuan.

Pork, blood of all the animals, and fierce animals are taboos for Hui people of Yinchuan.

Wine, alcohol and tobaccos are not allowed for Muslins, either.

Huis have high regard for tea, and they will treat their guests to Gaiwancha (a kind of tea) before providing a feast of melons, fruit, and seedcakes, etc.

Useful telephone numbers:
Fire alarm: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Consumer complaint: 12315
Tourist complaint: 0951-6034594

Address of China Post:
No. 773, Beijing Zhonglu, Jinfeng District
No. 228, Changcheng Donglu, Xingqing District
No. 144, Jiefang Dongjie, Xingqing District

Address of some branches of Bank of China:
No. 33, Gulou Beijie, Xingqing District
No. 9, Minzu Beijie, Xingqing District
No. 196, Zhongshan Beijie, Xingqing District
No. 303, Funing Jie, Xingqing District

Notice
Most of the drinking water for Yinchuan is underground hard water and has comparatively high hypsography to which some visitors will not be acclimatized, so it is helpful to take some medicine in case this causes you any discomfort.

Eating more fresh vegetables and fruit will help ease the dryness of the city climate.

We suggest you bring a coat if you come to Yinchuan in chilly autumn and wear sun-block, sunglasses and a hat in the summer.