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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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),…
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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…
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RE: traveling and staying in Ordos
by fitzs 27 July 2011
thanks a ton guys and good point about Yinchuan.
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