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Unlock Yinchuan | 2-Day Self-Drive Tour to Explore the Mountains, Rivers, and History

| 2-Day Self-Drive Tour to Explore the Mountains, Rivers, and History. Not sure where to go during the holidays? A self-drive tour in Yinchuan is definitely a great choice! 🚗 Start your happy journey from the airport. Zhenbeibao Western Film City, where the scenes from the movies come to life; the Helan Mountain Rock Paintings are particularly impressive; and the Western Xia Imperial Tombs are mysterious and spectacular, allowing you to see the history and culture all at once. After a long day, head to Huaiyuan Night Market in the evening for a variety of delicacies, such as Huaiyuan spicy strips and spicy paste, to satisfy your taste buds! 🚖 Itinerary: D1️⃣: Experience Western Style and Historical Imprints ■ Morning: Visit Zhenbeibao Western Film City, a filming location for many classic films and TV shows. You can dress up in ancient costumes and take photos at the Old Yinchuan Street, Ming City, Qing City, and other attractions to experience the charm of time travel. 🅿️ Parking: Large parking lot at the main entrance of the scenic area, CNY 10 per time. ■ Afternoon: Drive to Helan Mountain Rock Paintings, which record the life of ancient humans in Helan Mountain and are a precious cultural heritage. 🅿️ Parking: About 40 minutes' drive, free parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. ■ Evening: Head to Huaiyuan Night Market for a variety of local snacks, such as Huaiyuan spicy strips, palace beef cakes, and spicy paste, to experience the local life in Yinchuan. 🅿️ Parking: Parking lot around the night market, about CNY 10. D2️⃣: Explore the Mysterious Western Xia and Yellow River Culture ■ Morning: Head to the Western Xia Imperial Tombs, known as the "Oriental Pyramids", to learn about the rise and fall of the Western Xia Dynasty through the museum and the ruins. 🅿️ Parking: East gate parking lot of the scenic area, CNY 10 per car. ■ Afternoon: Go to the Shuidonggou Site to explore the Paleolithic ruins and the hidden soldier caves, and experience the charm of prehistoric culture and Ming Dynasty military defense projects. 🅿️ Parking: Free parking lot at the south gate of the scenic area, with plenty of parking spaces. ■ Head to Lanshan Park in the evening to see the unique Roman Colosseum-style architecture and enjoy the stunning sunset in Yinchuan. Parking: Free parking lot on the east side of the park, parking spaces are limited after 18:00. 🌟 Notes 1️⃣ The climate in Yinchuan is dry, with a large temperature difference between day and night, so keep warm and protect yourself from the sun. 2️⃣ Some roads to the attractions may have ups and downs or curves, such as the road to Helan Mountain Rock Paintings. 3️⃣ There is a certain distance between the attractions, so plan your itinerary and travel time in advance to make your trip smoother.
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Posted: Feb 15, 2025
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