Yinchuan Travel Guide

Basic information Area code: 0951 Emergency phone: 110, 120, 119 Ningxia Tourism Complaint Telephone: 0951-6723298 Travel information Yinchuan’s temperature difference between day and night ising, with good sunscreen skin care equipment, to avoid exposure to sunburn. Yinchuan has a dry […]

Basic information

Area code: 0951
Emergency phone: 110, 120, 119
Ningxia Tourism Complaint Telephone: 0951-6723298

Travel information

Yinchuan’s temperature difference between day and night ising, with good sunscreen skin care equipment, to avoid exposure to sunburn.
Yinchuan has a dry climate and can bring some moisturizing skin care products. At the same time, it should pay attention to the timely take inwater, salt and vitamins, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and keep the body in good condition.
Traveling in Yinchuan must respect the customs and habits of the local ethnic minorities. Do not make comments on their religious beliefs or talk loudly about the customs of taboos.

Medical Treatment

Yinchuan First People Hospital
Address: No. 2, Liqun West Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Province
Arrival method: Take the 23, 40, 102, BRT1, travel 1 road can be reached
Phone: 0951-6997021
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Yinchuan City Hospital
Address: No. 231 Jiefang West Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City
Arrival method: Take the 1,34,49,42,105,106 road can be reached
Appointment registered telephone number: 118114
School Office Tel: 0951-5045191
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Destination overview

Destination sketch

Nicknamed the Phoenix City, Yinchuan is a former Silk Road stop and now the rising capital of the Ningxia Autonomous Region. Being one of a very few parts of China where an ethnic minority (Hui people) hold the power of governance, it is a treasure of Chinese-Muslim culture.

Beliefs and taboos

Yinchuan is the hometown of Hui people in China. Diligent and intelligent Hui nationals spread all over Yinchuan. The Hui people believe in Islam. There are more than 3,000 mosques in the entire autonomous region. In addition to the Hui people, Yinchuan also has Uighurs, Kazakhs, Salars and other ethnic minorities also believe in Islam. Yinchuan is also a region where various religions coexist, with over 200 religious landscapes including Buddhist temples, Taoist temples, Catholic churches, and Christian churches.

Culture

flower
The flowers are hailed as “the soul of the Great Northwest,” and it is China’s intangible cultural heritage. The flowers are folk songs and dances that are loved by ethnic minorities in Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia and other regions. The main themes are love and life. There are also specific story themes. This form of folk art is particularly popular in the Hui area. The most popular area in Ningxia is Guyuan.

Arabic calligraphy
In Hui people’s settlements, there are often Arabic calligraphy works, and some of the text works have also been evolved into the form of paintings, full of the beauty of art modeling.

Paper cutting
Paper cutting is a folk art in the northwest. Paper-cut reflects the simple and natural aesthetics, and the subjects are close to life.

Language

Most of local people can not speaking English.

Best Travel season

The best time to visit is from May to October. The International Yellow River Art Festival of Yinchuan is held in September. The thing to be remembered is to pack both spring and autumn clothes at this time. Winter clothes are needed in October.

Consumption level

choosing economic chain hotel, night accommodation costs 50 to 100 yuan, including meals, the average person costs about 200 yuan per day. Many scenic spots in Ningxia need to be charged, and the price ranges from tens of yuan to 100 yuan. Some of the attractions are religious buildings. Some of the scenic spots have a heavy history and can be selected according to personal preferences.

Practical information

Ningxia Tourism Information Center
Address: No. 375, Beijing East Road, Yinchuan City
Service Hotline: 12301

Xixia Imperial Tombs Visitor Center
Address: Yinchuan Xixialing District Management Office Hotline
Tel: 0951-5668960

Mingcui Lake Visitor Center
Address: Within the town of Zhangzheng, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City
Tel: 0951-6121901

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Yinchuan Hedong International Airport,INC
24-hour service hotline: 0951-96111
24-hour complaint telephone: 0951-6912049
Baggage search: 0951-6912251
Lost and Found: 0951-6912062
airport bus
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport bus is divided into three lines. It is convenient for tourists to travel between Yinchuan Hedong International Airport and Westport Airline Hotel, Yinchuan Xincheng District and Wuzhong. All buses are ticketed on the train.
From the airport to the Yinchuan New City Line, there are three daily buses that depart at 12:30, 13:30, and 15:30.
Yinchuan New City to the airport
Address: At the intersection of Tongda Street and Beijing Road in Yinchuan City (in front of Zhonghui Hotel) Departure time: 8:00-14:00 Every two hours
Westport Airways Hotel to Airport
Address: Southeast side of the intersection of Shengli South Street and Changcheng East Road, Yinchuan City
Departure time: First train 6:10, 6:30-21:30 every half hour
Tel: 0951-6912335
taxi
There are nearly 7,000 taxis in Yinchuan City. The starting price of the taxi is RMB 7 (including 3 km), then RMB 1 or 1.4 yuan per kilometer. The night time is from 22:00 to 6:00 the next day. In addition to the price and rent per kilometer, Hedong Airport is far from the urban area of Yinchuan, and taxis cost more than 70 yuan.
Location: No. 1 parking lot 50m in front of Exit 2 on the 1st floor of Terminal T2

Train

Yinchuan Railway Station
Address: No. 371, Tongda North Street, Xixia District, Yinchuan City
Arrival method: Take No. 1, 4, 15, 45, 46, 201 etc. and get off at Yinchuan Railway Station
Tel: 0951-3066120

Long-distance bus

Yinchuan Bus Station
Address: 187 Qinghe North Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City
Arrival method: Take Bus 37, 40, 43, 49, 301, 313
Opening hours: 24 hours

Yinchuan City Tour Bus Station (North Gate Station)
Address: No. 570 Qinghe North Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City
Arrival method: Take Bus 37, 40, 43, 49, 301, 313
Opening hours: 6:00-18:00
Inquiries Telephone: 0951-6738245

Yinchuan Long-distance Bus South Station
Address: No. 1211, Shengli South Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City
Arrival method: Take 302 and get off at Yinchuan South Bus Station
Tel: 0951-7899633

Traffic in the city

Bus

Before you go out, you need to prepare for changes in advance. The fares are mostly 2 yuan. The operation time of public transport in the urban area is short, and most of the buses are not available after 19:00. Pay attention to reasonable arrangements for travel time.

Taxis

The starting price of taxis in Yinchuan is 7 yuan and 3 kilometers. After that, depending on the model, there are 1 yuan/km, 1.2 yuan/km, and 1.4 yuan/km. After 11pm, the starting price is 6 yuan.

Attractions

Sand Lake Scenic Resort

Located on the desert plains of Ningxia, just 56 kilometers outside the capital city Yinchuan, The Sand Lake is one of Ningxia’s well-renowned scenic destinations, famed for its spectacular scenery of the peaceful lake, soft sand, aquatic reed and amazing sand sculptures.
The desert of the scenic area spans an area of 12.7 square kilometers on which tourist and experience exciting desert activities such as motorbike sliding and camel riding. To the east of the desert flows the mighty Yellow River, to the west lays the towering Helan Mountain Range.
Ticket Price: 60Yuan (peak seasons); 40 Yuan (low seasons)
Opening Time: 08:00-18:00
Arrival method: get a bus from Yinchuan Beimen Tour Bus Station to thr Sand Lake Scenic Area

Mingcui Lake

Mingcui Lake is a national wetland park and was selected as one of the six most beautiful wetlands in China by the “most beautiful China special issue” of China National Geographic magazine. There are many wetland and lake landscapes inside and outside Yinchuan City, and wetlands play a decisive role in climate regulation.
Address: Within the town of Zhangzheng, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City
Arrival method: You can take bus No.10 and arrive at Yonggu CMB. Opening hours: 7:00-19:00
Tickets: 30 yuan for the peak season, 20 yuan for the off-season, 5 yuan for the battery car in the scenic area.
Ticketing office Tel: 0951-6121959
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Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Museum

The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Museum, located in the capital of the region, l Yinchuan city, in the old city district, is a comprehensive historical museum of provincial level in China. The Museum was prepared in 1959 and officially completed in 1973.
The Museum has collected over 10,000 cultural relics, of which 45 are Class One collection. The overwhelming majority of the relics collected by the Museum were obtained from archeological survey and field excavation with the exception of small quantity of collected items and the items left over through the ages.
Ticket Price: free
Opening Time: 08:00-18:00 (closed on Monday)
Arrival method: take Buses No .2, 17, 20, 25, 31, 32, 33, 45 or 102 to get there

West Xia Imperial Tombs

The West Xia Imperial Tombs are 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) west of Yinchuan on east side of Mt. Helan. The Western Xia Empire was founded by Emperor Yuanhao in 1038 and established itself as a popular empire amongst the Qiang Minority of Ningxia.
At the height of its power and splendour, the empire was amalgamated into an area of around 830, 000 square kilometers, including Ningxia, Gansu, East Qinghai, North Shaanxi, East Xinjiang, West Inner-Mongolia and the south part of the Republic of Mongolia. The empire passed through 10 emperors in its short ruling duration of 190 years and was conquered by the Mongolian empire in 1227.
Ticket Price: 40Yuan
Opening Time: 08:00-19:00 (Wu Imperial Tomb); 08:00-21:00 (Museum and Art Museum)
Arrival method: Buses No. 1, 2, 4 or 18 to the Train Station, and then rent a car to the West Xia Imperial Tombs

China Western Film Studio

China Western Film Studio is one of the “Chinawoods” where over 200 films were shot. It features simplicity, primitiveness, ruggedness, and wildness, and has become the best outdoor shooting base for films and TV series based on West China and China history.

Helan Shan Rock Carving

Helan Mountain Scenic Area, home to The Suyu Canyon Naional Park, is located 50 kilometers outside of Yinchuan. there are tens of thousands of rock carvings by ancient nomadic tribes, which are known as Helanshan Rock Carvings.
According to the textual research by specialists, these rock carvings can be dating back to 6000 years before the dynasties of Ming and Qing. Most of the Helanshan Rock Carvings are concentrated at Helankou Pass. The paintings were drawn in various styles with profound connotation and scattered only in certain areas. Helanshan Rock carvings have produced a great influence on the world.
Ticket Price: 10Yuan
Opening Time: 08:00-16:00
Arrival method: You can rent a car to Helan Shan Rock Carving from Zhengbeibao which will cost you 20 Yuan with half a hour journey.

Gunzhongkou

Gunzhongkou is the ancient scenery of Helan Mountain. Xixia emperor Li Yuanzhang’s palace is located here. The Ming and Qing Dynasties used to be the built Temple. The ruins of the Xixia and Ming Dynasty glass, tiles and artifacts were scattered on the site.
Address: Helan Donglu, 35 km from downtown Yinchuan
Arrival method: take the 2-way bus travel tour line, from the urban chartered 60 yuan
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Tickets: 30 yuan
Tel: 0951-8930100

Suyukou National Forest Park

Suyukou National Forest Park is one of the core landscapes of Helan Mountain.
Address: Helan Donglu, 50 km northwest of Yinchuan City Arrival method: Take bus No. 2 bus travel line
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Tickets: 60 yuan, 30 yuan for the ropeway, 30 yuan for the canyon suspension bridge
Words: 0951-4114390
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Ningxia Great Wall

This part of the wall is in various states of decay, but maintains some impressive examples ancient masonry. The site is undeveloped and you are free to wander about/climb on it as you like. Sections of the Ningxia Great Wall originate primarily from the Ming Dynasty. It is about 1 km in length, and continues up the mountains and further out in both directions. Well worth the trip, but be forwarned, brightly coloured clothes will attract flying grasshoppers! There is nothing else around (no people, shops, etc.)–its at the edge of the desert. Bring water.

Huangsha Ancient Ferry (Lake Crescent)

In the area of 27 square kilometers, landscapes such as the Yellow River, desert, and lakes are gathered. There are 3 major scenic spots here, namely the Yellow River Wetland Park, Ancient Ferry, and Crescent Lake.
Address: 203 Provincial Road, Yueya Lake Township
Arrival method: Take the 13th China Bus to get off at Huangsha Gudu (Yueya Lake); take the shuttle bus to Taole at Yinchuan South Bus Station; depart at 9:00; take the bus to Huangsha Gudu at Yinchuan Tourist Bus Station
Opening hours: 8:00-16:00
Tickets: 60 yuan, there are a variety of price packages including different entertainment items, such as sand, drifting, camels, etc.
Tel: 0951-6119999

Nanguan Mosque

The Yinchuan Nanguan Mosque is an Arabic style Mosque located in the heart of a thriving metropolis, and is the home of the Islamic Cultural Center in Yinchuan, as well as the main location of prayer.
The Nanguan Mosque is endowed with Islamic architectural style that is characterized by grand domes, long tines and arch doors and windows. The temple is stylishly outfitted with fountains adoring all the gardens, the walls are covered in marble and as well as several ancient artworks and frescos, many imported or inspired by works from the Middle-East.
Ticket Price: 10Yuan
Opening Time: the whole day
Arrival method: Buses No. 1, 2, 3, 11, 19, or 20 to Nanguan Mosque; or take a taxi to get there

Shapotou

Shapotou, situated in Zhongwei city, about 200km away from Yinchuan, was appraised by the National Tourism Administration as the AAAA class.
Shapotou Tourism Area is regarded as one of the five most beautiful deserts in China, and is widely recognized as the Capital of Sand. Standing on the sand hill, one can see the desert extending to the north, and to the south, a boundless oasis. Both the grandeur of the north of China and the elegance of the south come together in this lovely place.

Jade Emperor Pavilion

Situated at the crossroads of Jiefang Road and Yuhuangge Street in Yinchuan City, Jade Emperor Pavilion has a history of more than 600 years. As the name suggests, the Jade Emperor’s Pavilion is dedicated to the worship of the Jade Emperor, or Thni Kong.
The Jade Emperor Pavilion is the main structure within a group of buildings and has a height of about 22 meters (72 feet) and covers an area of about 1040 square meters (1244 square yards). It stands on a rectangular rammed-earth base, through which runs a north-south archway; there are steps providing access to the pavilion on the north-western side.
Ticket Price: free
Opening Time: the whole day
Arrival method: Bus No. 1 from the train station

Chengtiansi Pagoda

Chengtiansi Pagoda (the ”Western Pagoda”) is located in Yinchuan’s Chengtian Temple (Chengtian Si) and is known to be the tallest ancient brick pagoda in the region, dating back to 1050.
Chengtiansi Pagoda is the only one to record its actual building time in writing. Chengtiansi Pagoda has been well preserved and become one of key protected cultural relic sites. In addition, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Museum is located in the Temple. It mainly displays rare cultural relics of the Western Xia Dynasty and Ningxia, and has now become one of the most important places to visit for both sightseeing and recreational purposes.
Ticket Price: 5Yuan
Opening Time: 08:00-17:00
Arrival method: take Bus No .2 from Nanmen

Haibao Pagoda

Located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of downtown Yinchuan in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the Haibao Pagoda Temple is one of the major Buddhist temples opened to public in China. And, the pagoda in the temple is the most ancient Buddhist architecture in Ningxia, and is among the first group of national key cultural relics sites.
Surrounded by exuberant poplars, willows and other trees, the temple has a quiet surrounding. It is said that there was a lake here long ago and the Haibao Pagoda was situated on an island in the lake. Bulrushes grew thickly in the lake and a lot of fish stayed in the water. Every March 4 of the lunar year, people got out of the city and crossed the lake by boat to attend the annual temple fair.
Entrance Fee: CNY 10
Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
Arrival method: take a taxi to Haibao Pagoda from downtown area

Itinerary

Helan Mountain Archaeological Route

Day 1: Ningxia Museum – Xixia Tombs
Day 2: Suyukou Forest Park – Helanshan Rock Paintings – Gunzhongkou – Zhenbeibao Western film Studios – Baisikou Twin Towers

Seven days deep tour

Day 1: South Gate Plaza – Nanguan Great Mosque – Jade Emperor Pavilion – Chengtian Temple Pagoda – Haibao Pagoda
Day 2: Ningxia Museum – Baohu National Urban Wetland Park
Day 3: Mingcui Lake – Xixia Tomb
Day 4: Zhenbeibao West film Studios – Baisikou Twin Towers – Helanshan rock painting
Day 5: Gunzhongkou – Suyukou National Forest Park
Day 6: Huangsha Ancient Ferry – Crescent Lake
Day 7: China’s Hui Culture Park – Najiahu Great Mosque

Food

The dishes most representative of Yinchuan are Qingzheng Yanggaorou (steamed lamb), Shouzhua Yangrou (mutton eaten with hands), Yangrou Paomo (shredded cake in mutton and beef soup), and Xiangsuji (spiced crisp chicken).

Accommodation

Yinchuan has youth hostels, chain hotels and local star hotels, offering a variety of price options for tourists. If you choose to live in Helan Mountain, you can stay at a local government hostel or family hotel.

Shopping

Yinchuan is not a big city, yet there are some products here that are of local flavor. The famous ‘Five Treasures’: liquorice, Helan stone, sheepskin, Barbary wolfberry fruit and facai may be good choices for you. In addition, sunflowers, Chinese dates, tremellas, and folk porcelain can be bought at vendor’s stands along the street. You can haggle over the price with sellers in such places.

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