Yinchuan Yellow River Ancient Ferry
Last updated 2026-11-14 — Hengcheng Ferry is an ancient crossing on the Yellow River, dating back to the Western Xia Dynasty when it was known as Shunhua Ferry. From here, heading east, one could travel via the “Yuanxin Post Road” or the Xia–Sui Post Route directly to the Song Dynasty capital of Bianliang. Thirty li to the west lies the Western Xia capital of Xingqing Prefecture. As there is a place called Huangshazui (Yellow Sand Spit) north of Hengcheng, the ferry was also referred to as “Huangsha Ancient Ferry” during the Ming Dynasty.
Yinchuan Yellow River Ancient Ferry
The sheepskin raft is an ancient watercraft used on the Yellow River. It is made up of over a dozen inflated goat skin “tun,” with the largest rafts assembled from more than 600 sheepskin bags. This type of raft was commonly seen in the Gansu and Ningxia regions.
A sheepskin raft is an ancient water transport tool on the Yellow River. It consists of over a dozen inflated goat-skin “tun.” The largest rafts are made by tying together more than 600 sheepskin bags and are quite common in the Gansu and Ningxia regions.
Location
East Bank of the Yellow River, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
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