Yínchuān

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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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  1. fluffydragon avatar
    RE: How to arrive to Western Xia Tombs (Yinchuan) ?

    by fluffydragon 11 September 2011

    I would ask your hotel when you get there. I think there are also tourist buses that run out there, but when I visited (in Oct 2009),…
  2. thirdeye3 avatar
    How to arrive to Western Xia Tombs (Yinchuan) ?

    by thirdeye3 11 September 2011

    hi.. *someone could tell me how to arrive to the western xia tombs in Yinchuan (the cheapest way possible) ?* lonely planet says "_you…
  3. fitzs avatar
    RE: traveling and staying in Ordos

    by fitzs 27 July 2011

    thanks a ton guys and good point about Yinchuan.

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