[2025 Yinchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Western Xia Imperial Tombs (Updated May)

Explore the Western Xia Mausoleums and Touch the Heavy Pulse of History "Ancient tombs are densely packed beneath Helan Mountain, their heights resembling floating duckweeds." As this ancient poem echoed in my mind, I finally stood before the Western Xia Mausoleums that I had longed to see. Upon entering the scenic area, the Western Xia Museum came into view. With its solemn and grand shape, the museum complements the continuous Helan Mountains, as if telling the story of the Western Xia's past glory. Inside the museum, more than 2,000 precious cultural relics are quietly displayed, from exquisite ceramic utensils to simple metal products, from exquisite paintings and calligraphy to mysterious Western Xia documents. Each piece carries historical memories, and behind each piece seems to hide an unknown story, which makes people can't help but stop and stare, and their thoughts drift to that distant era. With awe and curiosity, I walked into the Western Xia Mausoleum Site Area. Here, 9 imperial mausoleums and 271 tombs are scattered, with a grand scale and well-organized layout. Although the erosion of time has made them lose their former splendor, the tall rammed earth mausoleum platforms, the remaining sacred walls and steles still allow people to feel the majestic momentum of that year. Standing in front of Mausoleum No. 3, which is speculated to be the "Tailing Mausoleum" of Li Yuanhao, the founding emperor of Western Xia, the cemetery area covers an area of 150,000 square meters, making it the largest and best-preserved of the nine mausoleums. After thousands of years of wind and rain, the que platforms and mausoleum platforms still stand, as if silently guarding this land and witnessing the vicissitudes of history. Strolling through the mausoleum area, every inch of land under my feet seemed to be whispering, telling the story of the rise and fall of the Western Xia Dynasty. Western Xia, this mysterious dynasty established by the Dangxiang people, existed for only a short 190 years in the long river of history, but created a unique and splendid culture. They absorbed the strengths of the imperial mausoleums of the Tang and Song dynasties, and integrated the cultural characteristics of their own nation to create a unique mausoleum architectural form that perfectly integrates the Central Plains culture, Buddhist culture, and Dangxiang culture. The architectural craftsmanship of the Western Xia Mausoleums is also amazing. The mature rammed earth technology has allowed these buildings to stand for thousands of years. It is said that very little grass grows on the mausoleums, and plant roots have difficulty taking root in them, which shows the density of the rammed earth. From the unearthed cultural relics, whether it is the exquisitely shaped Kalavinka or the majestic glazed Chiwen, they all demonstrate the superb craftsmanship of Western Xia. The Western Xia Mausoleums are not just a group of mausoleums, but also a vivid history book and a precious treasure left to us by history. Here, I seem to travel through time and have a close dialogue with the Western Xia Dynasty thousands of years ago. It makes me understand that history has never gone far, and those lost civilizations still affect us in a unique way, inspiring us to constantly explore the past and cherish the present.

👩👧👦 Take your kids to the Central Satellite Star Hotel and play crazy! Now I can't get my heart back home! Every day I keep making noises that I still have to go 🤣 I just came back from playing in Ningxia with my kids ~ share my Buddhist doll walking route 👇                    —— 1️⃣ Highly recommended to experience the Zhongwei Desert Star Hotel!! ️ 360° enjoy the vast desert scenery, exclusive private butler full service, children will love! ! It was really comfortable to live in (whisper, expensive really has its reason). 2️⃣ Western Xia royal tomb, Helan Mountain rock paintings, are highly recommended!! ️ Professional research teacher led, real-life teaching along the way, very educational 3️⃣ Walk into the Yellow River in the textbook, Shapotou gives BB a new perception of the Yellow River 4️⃣ Ningxia Beach lamb is really very good ~ red willow lamb skewers are simply perfect! Fat and thin with milky fragrance 😍 must taste ~                    —— 🌟Must-experience parent-child project ✅ Xixia royal tomb: the largest existing Xixia cultural site, we ride a horse-drawn carriage immersive tour, take children to experience wooden movable type printing, hand print their own Xixia names, children learn very seriously ✅ Sand slope head: ride the Yellow River speedboat, experience sheepskin raft, sand slide, both exciting and full of fun ~ ✅ Halan Rock Painting: Professional instructors led the series of the most essential must-see rock paintings, and experienced Halan Mountain stone crafts, I and the children together made Halan petroglyphs, decorated into pendants beautiful take home ~ ✅ Xixia Museum: walk an exclusive tour route, explain along the way, children listen very fascinated.                    —— 📌 Unlock Tengger Desert Desert hike: The tour instructor led the interpretation of the causes of the desert, the whole journey was more than 2 kilometers, to be honest a bit tiring, but learned a lot of knowledge in the middle, and exercised the children's perseverance, I think it is worth it ~ Desert Playground: Camel riding in the desert, sandboarding, and ride in a desert surf car 😆 Exclusive desert charity experience: BB and I jointly planted a tree in the desert, customized an exclusive tree sign, and learned the story of sand control, which was very educational Desert Stargazing Lesson: The night stargazing lesson is truly amazing, the Stargazing Association teacher leads the baby to experience desert stargazing Splendid Desert Feast: Attend the Desert Fireworks Feast & Bonfire Evening                    —— 👨‍👩‍👧Tested the highly recommended route with children D1: Arrive in Yinchuan D2: Halan Rock Paintings—Visit the site of the Western Xia Mausoleum D3: Zhongwei Desert Camp—Ride a desert surfer D4: Camel ride in the desert—stay at the Desert Star Hotel D5: Take the Yellow River Speedboat—Yellow River Culture Classroom D6: Leave Yinchuan                    —— 🌟Experience of blood and tears: 1⃣ Bring a good rush suit, preferably a three-in-one, especially for children! ! 2⃣ Sunscreen + mask + sunglasses soldered to the face! My face hurts so much from the sand 3⃣ Moisturizing spray with you! My son's tender face is peeling 😭 4⃣ Let the children bring a one-piece sandproof shirt! Don't ask me how I know... 😍Why choose us? Full service explanation + study + intangible cultural heritage teacher + hiking guide + high quality service The whole process is beautifully shot to record the beautiful parent-child time Ningxia Liuwa, come quickly! Now click [Off🐷] [Favorite] [Route] to send "number of people" to register~ Understand the study parent-child group ~ we stand by at any time ~                    ——

Get ready for a four-day adventure through Yinchuan and Alxa Left Banner! Explore the interwoven beauty of desert and oasis, and embark on your dream journey! 🚗Itinerary: D1: Arrive at Hedong Airport/Yinchuan Railway Station—Airport/Station Pickup—Check in to Yinchuan Hotel—Recommended: Visit Ningxia Museum or Lanshan Park🏨 📍Upon arrival in Yinchuan, after checking in to your hotel, you can freely explore the local culture. We recommend visiting the Ningxia Museum or enjoying the scenic views from Lanshan Park. D2: Sanguankou Great Wall—Western Xia Tombs—Desert Highway—Hero Sculpture Square—Tengger Desert Swan Lake🏜️ 📍On the second day, start from the historic Ming Dynasty Great Wall, explore the mysterious Western Xia Tombs, traverse the spectacular desert highway, and arrive at the Hero Sculpture Square to experience the magnificence of the desert. Finally, reach Tengger Desert Swan Lake and admire the beauty of the lake amidst the desert. D3: Wulan Lake—Suhaitu—Sun Lake🌅 📍Continue your Tengger Desert adventure on the third day. Visit the serene and beautiful Wulan Lake, pass through Suhaitu to experience the vastness of the desert, and finally arrive at Sun Lake to witness the breathtaking sunset. D4: Tengger Desert Moon Lake🌙 📍On the last day, explore Moon Lake in the Tengger Desert, experience the unique landscape where desert and lake intertwine, and conclude your wonderful journey. 🌟Return Trip: After the four-day adventure, return from Yinchuan to your departure point, taking home cherished memories and enriching experiences! Must-Visit Attractions: 🌟Wulan Lake: The vibrant red lake water, sparkling like a gemstone, is a must-see! 🦢Tengger Desert Swan Lake: The miraculous beauty of sand and water, also a habitat for swans, is simply stunning! 🏯Western Xia Tombs: Want to experience mysterious history and explore the traces of the Western Xia Dynasty? This is a must-visit! Tips: 🛫Airport Transportation: Alxa Left Banner Bayanhaote Airport offers convenient and efficient travel. Plan your route in advance. 🎁Souvenir Prices: Local specialties such as Cistanche deserticola and Cynomorium songaricum are reasonably priced and make great gifts for friends and family. 🎉Local Customs: The Mongolian people are warm and hospitable. Respect local customs and experience a unique ethnic culture. 📸Photo Spots: Tengger Desert and Wulan Lake offer stunning scenery. Don't forget to capture beautiful photos! Your Yinchuan and Alxa Left Banner travel story awaits! Don't forget to share your travel memories!📸✨

Hello everyone! Here's a 3-day Ningxia Yinchuan-Zhongwei travel guide designed for seniors. The 5A-rated Shapotou scenic area in the desert is vast and expansive, and the experience of riding an off-road vehicle deep into the desert is truly fantastic! There's also accommodation in fully equipped Indian tents! No forced shopping! It's the perfect choice for senior travelers! -------------------- 🚀🌸Itinerary at a Glance: Day 1: Western Xia Tombs—Tengger Desert—Tengger Desert Swan Lake—Wulan Lake Immerse yourselves in the vestiges of the Western Xia Dynasty, experience the magnificence of the Tengger Desert, learn the story of Swan Lake, and enjoy the tranquility of Wulan Lake. Day 2: Shapotou—Route 66 Experience the desert wonders at Shapotou, then drive along the historic Route 66 and enjoy the pleasure of a road trip. Day 3: Western Xia Tombs—Western Xia Tombs Site—Helan Mountain Rock Paintings Return to the Western Xia Tombs for a deeper exploration of the historical imprints, then admire the millennium-old rock paintings at the foot of Helan Mountain, and savor the prehistoric art. 🚗🎈Conclude this journey and return home with cherished memories. -------------------- Recommended Attractions: 🏛Western Xia Tombs: Not only can you experience the historical halls of the Western Xia Dynasty, but the tombs and museums are also testaments to history. Senior travelers can fully enjoy the rich historical and cultural heritage here. 🏞Helan Mountain Rock Paintings: The world rock paintings and Helan Mountain prehistoric rock paintings displayed here are of great academic value. They not only satisfy the needs of senior travelers for leisure and vacation but also provide an educational experience, truly killing two birds with one stone. 🏜Tengger Desert: Ancient lakes such as Swan Lake and Moon Lake are dotted amidst the sand sea, and the desert scenery is magnificent. Senior travelers, come and admire this magnificent natural landscape! -------------------- Must-See Travel Tips: 1️⃣️ Photo Spots: The Western Xia Tombs in Yinchuan are highly recommended. The stone figures are tall and imposing, creating a grand spectacle that's perfect for panoramic photos📸. Don't forget to stroll through the Western Film City, where you'll feel like you've stepped into the world of Western cowboys🤠. 2️⃣️ Food: When in Ningxia, you must try the lamb intestine noodles and lamb skewers at Qinjing Market. They offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience🍜. If you're still hungry, Ningxia lamb offal and egg rolls are also delicious culinary adventures～🍖. 3️⃣️ February Climate: Ningxia winters are relatively dry, with large temperature differences between day and night. Remember to bring warm clothes🧥, sunscreen, and lip balm to ensure a worry-free trip⛱️. -------------------- Falling in love with the beauty of Ningxia is that simple. Your luggage is already packed for you, so what are you waiting for? Let's take off together!

The Western Xia Tombs are the royal tombs of the Western Xia Dynasty, with a unique historical background and spectacular architectural style. The museum displays a large number of cultural relics, including ancient inscriptions, pottery, and gold and silver wares, allowing visitors to feel the brilliance of Western Xia culture. 📍 Useful Information Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00 daily (last admission at 16:30), closed on Mondays Tickets: Adult ticket: ¥30; Student ticket: ¥15; Free admission for seniors over 65 years old and people with disabilities Address: Xixia Mausoleum Museum, Xixia District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Transportation: You can take the city bus to get there. There are many bus lines passing nearby. You can also choose to drive around. The transportation is convenient. #September2024

When mentioning Ningxia, people often think of deserts. Let me share with you how to travel in Ningxia—a practical travel guide. Generally, we depart from Yinchuan at around 7:30~08:00 in the morning. Must-see scenic spots along the way: 1. A distant view of the Western Xia Mausoleums (experience the grandeur of the Western Xia Kingdom) 2. Drive over the Helan Mountains (at this moment, you might recall Yue Fei's poem: 'Drive the long chariot to break through the Helan Mountains') 3. Commemorate the Ningxia-Mongolia border at the Three Passes of the Ming Great Wall (built during the Ming Dynasty to resist foreign invaders in the Helan Mountains) 4. Drive through the Alxa Holy Land (here, you will see herds of cattle, sheep, and camels, giving you a true experience of the wilderness) Next, we arrive at the Tengger Desert, an endless expanse of golden sand. Here, you can experience desert surfing, camel riding, sand sliding, and desert go-karting to your heart's content! Then we come to Shapotou, the filming location of 'Where Are We Going, Dad?'. It combines the vast desert and the Yellow River in one place. Here, you can experience Ningxia's ancient water transportation, drifting on a sheepskin raft. For the brave, there are activities like Yellow River bungee jumping and Yellow River zip-lining. If you have more time, you can check out the Chinese version of Route 66, a long road stretching endlessly. Cross the Heishan Gorge and follow the Yellow River to the ancient village of Beichangtan. Every snapshot here can be a stunning photo, ready to blow up your social media at any moment!

#tripblazers The Xixia Tombs, also known as Xixia Imperial Tombs, are a group of ancient burial sites located in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China. These tombs date back to the Western Xia dynasty (1038-1227), a relatively short-lived but significant historical period in Chinese history. These tombs showcase distinctive architectural elements, including elaborate stone carvings and inscriptions. The tomb structures, along with the surrounding landscapes, reflect the artistic and cultural characteristics of the Western Xia dynasty. In 2003, the Western Xia Imperial Tombs, including the Xixia Tombs, were collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This recognition underscores their historical and cultural importance. #SpinTheWorld

The ancient Western Xia Kingdom, which prospered by controlling the main routes of the Silk Road, was an unfortunate kingdom and a mysterious kingdom that resisted persistently when Genghis Khan built a great empire, and was annihilated so persistently that it was almost completely destroyed. In fact, the reason they were so cruelly annihilated was largely because Genghis Khan died during a war of conquest against them ^^ Anyway, at the time, they had their own writing system and were quite powerful. The royal tomb of this country is now located in Yinchuan, central western China. Afterwards, the Chinese People's Army, not knowing that it was a royal tomb, used it for artillery practice, and it is said that its existence was barely preserved after excavations and other activities. The royal tomb was not that of one person, but the tombs of nobles and several kings were scattered across a wide plain. The feeling I got from this place was like the Angkor Wat of the East. Especially, the scenery of Helan Mountain and the wide plains in the back is exotic and overwhelming. If you have the chance, I highly recommend you stop by. #China #ChinaTravel #Yinchuan #XixiaState #XixiaTombs #EasternPyramid #SilkRoad