Yinchuan Wenchang Pavilion

　　    Situated in Zhongshan Park, Yinchuan, it is a three-story pavilion built on a square base, oriented westward with its front facing east. The building has three bays in width and one bay in depth, with three arched doors and windows on the eastern side of each level. A wooden staircase is installed on the exterior western wall, providing access to all levels. The second and third floors are enclosed by wooden railings, allowing visitors to overlook the scenery.

　　    It was initiated for construction in the 18th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1892) by Xie Weifeng, then Prefect of Ningxia, and completed in the 28th year of Guangxu (1902). It has undergone multiple renovations after the liberation, with a major reconstruction carried out in 1984.

　　    Wenchang Pavilion is one of the ancient buildings in Yinchuan that has been preserved to this day, and holds significant importance for the study of Yinchuan’s architectural history. On April 24, 1993, it was designated as part of the second batch of cultural relics protection units by the Yinchuan Municipal People's Government.

　　    Source: Yinchuan Municipal Government Official Website