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Introducing Yínchuān
Sheltered from the deserts of Mongolia by the high ranges of Hèlán Shān to the west and abundantly supplied with water from the nearby Yellow River, Yínchuān occupies a favoured geographical position in otherwise harsh surroundings.
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The city was once the capital of the Western Xia (Xīxià), a powerful Buddhist empire founded during the 11th century. Today it’s one of China’s more pleasant, relaxed provincial capitals, with some interesting outlying sights and a lively market atmosphere.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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