The Hengcheng Ferry is an ancient crossing on the Yellow River, in existence as early as the Western Xia Dynasty, when it was known as the Shunhua Ferry. From here, one could travel eastward via the “Yuansin Post Road” or the Xia-Sui Post Route to reach the Song Dynasty capital of Bianliang. Thirty li to the west lies Xingqing Prefecture, the capital of the Western Xia. Because there is a place called Huangshazui (Yellow Sand Mouth) north of Hengcheng, during the Ming Dynasty this ferry was also referred to as...
The Yinchuan South Gate Tower is one of the six major city gates of old Yinchuan and the only one that has been preserved to this day. It is also one of Yinchuan’s iconic landmarks. The entire structure features a rigorous design, colorful eaves paintings, red walls, and green-tiled roofs, exuding a grand and majestic aura, and is often referred to as the “Little Tiananmen.” It enjoys convenient transportation with many bus routes nearby and is close to the airport shuttle bus departure point,...
The Binggou Han Tombs are located in Yueyahu Township, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, about 45 kilometers from the city center. Prior to January 2004, the area belonged to Taole County in Shizuishan City and was designated as a key cultural relics protection site of Shizuishan. It is now a key cultural relics protection site of Yinchuan City. The Binggou Han Tombs are distributed along the eastern bank of the Yellow River, with a vast desert area to their northeast and a flood gully (commonly known as Binggou) approximately 40 meters deep to their south...
Located within the compound at No. 105 Qianjin Street, Xingqing District. Originally called “Dizang Nunnery,” its founding date is unknown. In 1932, it was expanded under the supervision of Feng Yuanguang and renamed “Lay Buddhists’ Forest” after completion in 1935. During the Cultural Revolution, only the Scripture Repository and the wing rooms in the rear courtyard were preserved as factory workshops, while the other buildings were demolished. In 19…
The Hengcheng Tourist Scenic Area is located 13 kilometers from Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia, and just 2 kilometers from Yinchuan Hedong Airport, offering convenient transportation and stunning scenery. It is a national-level tourist area integrating sightseeing, self-driving entertainment, and leisure vacations. Recognized as a Ningxia cultural industry demonstration base, it is also Ningxia’s first self-driving campsite and a research base for Western Xia studies by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences...
The Ayi River Water Conservancy Scenic Area in Yinchuan City, Ningxia, is a water conservancy scenic zone that integrates channel regulation, flood control, urban landscaping, and eco-tourism. Covering an area of 52,500 mu, the urban scenic section spans 32 kilometers. The area boasts unique landscape resources, featuring typical lake and wetland scenery of the Yinchuan Plain. Currently, the constructed urban section of the Ayi River in Yinchuan has been fully connected, with landscaping and supporting structures largely in place, making it a popular leisure destination for both locals and tourists.
Helan Qingxue Wine Estate is located at the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in Ningxia, within the Ningxia Grape Industry Science and Technology Demonstration Park. Ningxia is a resource-advantaged wine-producing region in China. The local government has prioritized the development of the wine industry as a key sector to revitalize the regional economy. The Grape Industry Science and Technology Demonstration Park was established with support from the autonomous regional government...
As one of the series of events for the 2015 Yinchuan Third Riverside Ice and Snow Lantern Art Festival, the Yinchuan Mingcui Lake Ski Resort has a total investment of 21.8 million yuan. The entire ski resort covers an area of 60,000 square meters, with a ski slope that is 400 meters long. It features a 40-meter-high snow viewing platform and offers skiing space for up to 5,000 people at the same time, along with supporting facilities including 1,500...
The Former Site of the Ningxia Government during the Republic of China is located in Xingqing District, Yinchuan. It dates back to the Republican era. On September 15, 2005, it was designated as part of the third batch of Autonomous Region Cultural Heritage Protection Units. Within the compound of the Agricultural Bank of China on Jinning South Street in Yinchuan City, an old building that once belonged to the Ningxia Provincial Government during the Republican period is still preserved. This site...
Yinchuan Martyrs' Cemetery is located on Xingshui Road, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City. Established in 1964, the cemetery covers an area of 25,000 square meters and features a Revolutionary Martyrs Monument, memorial square, memorial hall, martyrs' tomb area, sculptures, and more. It is the burial site of the “Three Martyrs of Ningxia” (Cui Jingyue, Meng Changyou, and Ma Wenliang) who sacrificed their lives during the revolutionary period,…
Yinchuan National Wetland Park is divided into two areas: Mingcui Lake and Yuehai. Mingcui Lake is located in the eastern part of Xingqing District, Yinchuan, 9 km west of the city center and 3 km east of the Yellow River, covering a total area of 667 hectares. Yuehai is situated in the northwest of Jinfeng District, Yinchuan, 3 km from the city center, with a total area of 2100 hectares. Yuehai consists of...
Zhaofeng Eco-Fishery Park in Helan County is located at Táolín 7th Group, Xigang Town, south of the Ningxia Aquatic Research Institute's experimental base and one kilometer west of National Highway 109. It enjoys an exceptionally prime location and highly convenient transportation. The park covers a total area of over 2,000 acres, including 300 acres of aquaculture ponds. In 20…
Zhang Xueren Fish Farm Zhang Xueren Fish Farm is located in Tongfu Village, Ligang Town, bordered by Huangqu to the east and Tongji Highway to the west. It currently has over 110 acres of standardized fish ponds. In 2007, under the guidance of policies to accelerate the adjustment of the rural industrial structure, the farm actively leveraged its resource advantages and focused on adjusting the tertiary industry of fisheries. It invested more than 1 million yuan to newly build a leisure...
Xi-Jin-Ma River Eco-Tourism Area The Xi-Jin-Ma River Eco-Tourism Area is located on the banks of the Yellow River in Huoxing Village, Jin Gui Town, about 10 kilometers east of Helan County. It lies 30 kilometers south of Yinchuan City and faces east across the Yellow River to tourist attractions such as Huangsha Ancient Ferry, Malanhua Prairie, and Bingou Han Tombs Cluster in Xingqing District. In 2003, it was developed and built with investment from Ningxia Yunsheng Breeding Industry...
Helan Mountain Agricultural and Pastoral Ecotourism Area
The Ancient Han Tombs of Nuquan are located in the western parts of Squad 6, Squad 7, and the Horticulture Squad of the Nuquan Farm within Helan County on the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains. To the south, they border the Jinshan Forest Farm of Helan County, and to the north, they neighbor Xiaomiao Township of Pingluo County. Covering an area of approximately 10,000 mu, they lie in a sandy ridge zone about 3 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide. This vast burial complex dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, currently comprising over 100 tomb mounds. Inside the tombs, remnants of murals can be found, along with artifacts such as green-glazed pottery pots, jadeite, wooden ware, bronze ware, iron plowshares, bronze swords, pottery figurines, pottery horses, and wuzhu coins. It stands as one of the more significant historical and cultural heritage sites in the region.
Yinchuan is located in the northwest frontier of China. During the Ming Dynasty, Mongolian tribes such as the Tatars and Oirats frequently entered Chimu Pass (now Sanguankou) in the Helan Mountains from the Alxa Plateau in Inner Mongolia, advancing straight into the plains. To secure the border, the Ming rulers built the Great Wall (referred to as the "frontier wall" in the Ming Dynasty) and established fortifications at Sanguankou, making it one of the ancient "Four Perils" of Yinchuan's city defenses...
Xinmin Amusement Park
Zhang Maogong Farmhouse & Fishery is located in Group 9, Sishilidian Village, Changxin Township, Helan County, about 300 meters east of National Highway 109. It enjoys a prime location. Currently, it boasts 250 acres of fish ponds and raises 70 sheep and 10 cattle. In 2007, it invested 1 million yuan to build standardized fishing pools, pavilions, fishing facilities,…
Daxia Guangming Agritainment Park Daxia Guangming Agritainment Park is located in Sishilidian Village, Changxin Township, Helan County, adjacent to National Highway 109 to the east. It features 130 acres of high-standard intensive fish ponds. In 2007, with an investment of 2.8 million yuan, the site leveraged its prime location to embark on a second venture, naming it “Daxia Guangming…”