Things to do in Yínchuān
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Xiānhè Lóu
You can't go wrong here, with great kǎoyángpái (烤羊排; barbecued ribs) and jīngjiàng ròusī (京酱肉丝; soy pork), which you wrap up in little pancakes. Check out the shuǐjiǎo (boiled ravioli-style dumplings) production line in the southern of the two branches here (they're located about 30m apart).
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Níngxià Museum
This brand-new museum is a cavernous three-storey structure located halfway between the new and old cities. It contains an extensive collection of rock art, Silk Road–era pottery and ancient Korans as well as the requisite hall of communist propaganda and Mao fun facts. This is a good starting point if you want to learn something of the Hui as the museum contains several halls of Hui art and culture. Bus 102 passes nearby.
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Napoli
Take a break from noodle stalls and try out this Western-style buffet, complete with rare treats like pizza and fresh fruit salad.
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Hǎibǎo Tǎ Pagoda
This 5th-century pagoda is set on the grounds of a well-maintained monastery. The pagoda, also known as Běi Tǎ (North Pagoda), was toppled by an earthquake in 1739 and rebuilt in 1771 in the original style. From the top of the nine-storey structure you get fine views of the Hèlán Shān range to the west and the Yellow River to the east. Take minibus 20 north on Jinning Beijie for five stops to the Běitǎ Lùkǒu (北塔路口) and then walk north for 15 minutes, or take a taxi (Y5).
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Foreign Languages Bookshop
English-language current-affairs and fiction titles are located on the 2nd floor.
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Chéngtiānsì Tǎ
Also known as Xī Tǎ (西塔; West Pagoda), the pagoda was closed for renovation at the time of research, but when it opens you should be able to climb to the top via 13 tiers of steepish stairs.
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Be For Time Teahouse
Kick back with a magazine, play mah jong or hit the foosball table at this contemporary teahouse. Ice cream, yoghurt, bar snacks, various teas and wi-fi are available.
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Bái Gōng
Waiters here push around carts piled high with all forms of delicious steamed dumplings and buns. It offers good variety for solo travellers (and easy ordering), but you may need to order half a dozen dishes to quench your appetite.
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