Chinatodo
"The Northwest wind blows wild and free - no roses grow here, but damn if this place isn't romantic in its own way." Yinchuan ain't some dead wasteland. It's got that epic "lone smoke over endless desert" vibe that'll knock your socks off. Seriously, if you're looking for a trip that's anything but basic, Yinchuan's got you covered.
On the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, amidst the vast Gobi Desert, stands an astonishing complex of pyramid-like mausoleums—known as the "Eastern Pyramids." These are the enigmatic Western Xia Tombs, remnants of a lost kingdom shrouded in mystery. In 1038 AD, a multi-ethnic empire dominated by the Tangut people, along with Han Chinese, Uyghurs, and Tibetans, rose to power here. They established the "Great Xia" dynasty (Western Xia), which flourished alongside the Song, Liao, and Jin dynasties for nearly two centuries. The Western Xia developed their own unique script…
After the rain cleared, Yinchuan’s sky put on a breathtaking show! As the heavy clouds dispersed, the golden glow of the sunset bathed the entire city, turning Lanshan Park, the Helan Mountains, and Yinchuan’s skyline into a dazzling spectacle. The Roman-style architecture of Lanshan Park looked even more romantic under the evening hues, while the twin towers behind it shimmered with a modern urban glow. Gazing into the distance, the majestic Helan Mountains emerged faintly in the twilight, resembling an ink-wash painting. At this moment, Yinchuan’s cityscape appeared extraordinarily magnificent—skyscrapers, lakes, and distant mountains blending into a cinematic…