Yinchuan (银川) is the capital city of Ningxia ( Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region ) in the northwest of China. If you are planning Yinchuan tour, Yichuan is your jumping-off point to other places in Ningxia and Alxa (Alashan) League in Inner Mongolia as well with its plentiful flights and trains connecting the major cities in…
If you are going to visit Yinchuan on your Ningxia Tour, you are highly recommended to visit the original site of the Western Xia Imperial Tombs, the most important sight in Ningxia. The complex of imperial tombs is located 35 km west of the city of Yinchuan, the capital city of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region…
Helan Mountain, or Helan Shan is an natural barrier extending for 250km from north to south, which divides Inner Mongolia and Ningxia. The west slopes of Helan Shan are gentle and smooth, connecting Alashan Plateau while the east slopes are rugged and steep, overlooking at Yinchuan Plain. On the over-30 passes in the east slopes…
Tonghu Grassland (通湖草原) is actually a wetland grassland in the heart of Tengger Desert. This AAAA National Scenic Area encompasses the mesmerizing landscapes of the sand dunes, inter-connected lakes, and huge grassland area. In Tonghu Grassland, you are able to ride a horse galloping on the grassland or go for a camel ride on the…
If you are planning Ningxia Tour, Zhongwei City(中卫), the second largest city after Yinchuan in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is highly recommended to be included on your Ningxia trip. Zhongwei is located 220 km southwest of Yinchuan, 290 km northeast of Lanzhou, 648km northwest of Xian and 749 km west of Taiyun. Zhongwei can be…
Plan your Ningxia Tour? Ningxia is a provincial region officially known as Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, one of the five minority autonomous regions in China. Hui people make up one third of the total population in Ningxia. With Yinchuan as its capital city, Ningxia is situated on the northwest Loess highland with the Yellow River…
Plan your Ningxia Tour? As the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Yichuan is an often-overlooked city that is irrigated by the mighty Yellow River amidst the arid landscape of China’s dry northwest. Making up 28% of the city’s population, the Hui influence throughout the city is obvious. Yinchuan has a desert climate (Köppen BWk)…
Zhongwei City is located in the west of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It is 160 kilometer (about 99 miles) and only a few hours by bus to the southeast of Yinchuan near the Yellow River. The Hui ethnic minorities makes up approxi. 34% of the total population Zhongwei Taxi Quantity At the time of my…