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Lying in the central section of Ningxia Plain, which is irrigated by the Yellow River, Yinchuan holds abundant water resources and enjoys the reputation of a pearl in the north.Yinchuan has a history of 1500 years; in 1038, used to be the capital of the Western Xia dynasty called "Xingchuan"; known as "the lush southern-type fields beyond the Great Wall" since the Northern Zhou dynasty; also known as "the phoenix city ";renamed "Yinchuan" in 1944.

Yinchuan Overview

Lying in the central section of Ningxia Plain, which is irrigated by the Yellow River, Yinchuan holds abundant water resources and enjoys the reputation of a pearl in the north.

Yinchuan, the capital of present-day Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and the capital of the former Western Xia Dynasty of the Tanguts, which dynasty was toppled by Genghis Khan and his Mongol hordes, was one of China's early outposts of civilization. Throughout its history, as an important trade and cultural hub, Yinchuan has undergone a series of wars between and among various ethnic groups fighting for dominance.

Lying to the west of the Yellow River and to the east of Helan Mountain, Yinchuan has a temperate continental climate, which is lacking in rainfall but mild with sunshine. The notable climate feature is windy, dry and sandy. However, there are good sources of canal water as Yinchuan possess the “oasis effect” as the city is close to the Yellow River. Most of the scenic spots in city area can be accessible by public buses, and it is cheap if traveling by taxi. For some places far from the city area, renting a vehicle is a best choice.

Most of the drinking water for Yinchuan is underground hard water and has relatively 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. And eating more fresh vegetables and fruit will help ease the dryness of the city climate.

According to Hui ethnic custom, pork, blood of all the animals and fierce animals are taboos. Wine, alcohol and tobaccos are not allowed for Muslims, 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.

Not surprisingly, the city of Yinchuan is rich in cultural relics and historical sights as well as in areas of stunning natural beauty. These include: the enchanting sand dunes of the Tengger Desert,the curious Baiba ("108") Pagodas, the ancient (8th century BCE) Helanshan Petroglyphs (Rock Carvings) at nearby Qingtongxia, the Jade Emperor Pavilion. Chengtiansi Temple, and Nanguan Mosque, are all within the city limits of Yinchuan itself; the Imperial Tombs of Xi ("Western") Xia, aka the Western Xia Mausoleum, located 35 kilometers west of Yinchuan; and the Ming Dynasty stretch of the Great Wall, etc. Besides, being the symbol of Yinchuan city, Nanguan Mosque is an Arabic style building and the only mosque in China allowing women to enter.

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