Phoenix Monument

　　The Phoenix Monument is located in the city center of Yinchuan, to the east of the People's Government of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It is a statue in the central roundabout at the intersection of Jiefang West Street and Fenghuang Street, situated at the center of the roundabout. The phoenix faces east, beneath an arched gateway. The Phoenix Monument stands at the location of the western gate of old Yinchuan City, also known as Xingqing Prefecture. Since the phoenix is a symbol of Yinchuan, the monument is considered one of the city’s major landmarks. Although it is called a “monument,” it is actually a hollow sculpture. The sculpture is quite tall and surrounded by a low fence, preventing visitors from entering. However, as a landmark structure, it can be better appreciated in its entirety from the outside.

　　The Phoenix Monument is also known as the Ethnic Unity Monument, built in the mid-1980s. Yinchuan is an ancient city on the frontier, once the capital of the Western Xia Dynasty, historically known as “Xingqing Prefecture” or “Ningxia City.” In folklore, it is also referred to as the “Phoenix City.” To commemorate this legend, the Phoenix Monument was erected during the reform era. In fact, the monument is located at the center of a cross-shaped highway roundabout, serving as one of the western gateways of Xingqing District (the old city area). The Phoenix Monument is aligned with the Drum Tower and was built on the site of the ancient western gate. Roads extending north and south from the monument are named Fenghuang South Street and Fenghuang North Street respectively, with Fenghuang North Street running right along the western wall outside Zhongshan Park. The monument features a stainless steel-cast phoenix with its head facing east, which looks even more striking under night lighting. It is recommended that you take an evening stroll along Jiefang West Street toward the west to visit and take photos.

　　Location

　　Near No. 7, Fenghuang South Street, Xingqing District