6 Days Yinchuan Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Yinchuan

Day 1 | Morning

Zhenbeibao West Film Art Center

Opening Hours: Open from 10/21-4/15,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 4/16-10/20,8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: East of 110 National Road, zhenbeibao, Xixia District, Yinchuan City

Zhenbeibao Western Cinema is located in Xixia District, Yinchuan City. In this studio, which is characterized by simplicity, roughness and desolation, classic films such as "Wrangler", "Red Sorghum", "Journey to the West", "Thorn Mausoleum", "Jin Yiwei" and hundreds of influential film and television films were filmed. In the remaining part, a large number of celebrities from the Chinese film industry have left their footprints here, such as Gong Li, Jiang Wen, Zhang Yimou, Ge You, Zhou Xingchi, Donnie Yen and so on. The cinema consists of three parts: Mingcheng, Qingcheng and Old Yinchuan Street. Tourists can visit the cinema along the "figure 8" route of Old Yinchuan Street. Here, you can see the appearance of Yinchuan in the first half of the 20th century, and eat local traditional snacks such as mutton soup. The Ming and Qing cities in the film city were rebuilt from the military castles left over from the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the Ming and Qing cities, you can see many familiar movie scenes, such as: the gate tower where Sun Wukong and Fairy Zixia are standing in "Journey to the West", the throne of the Bull Demon King, the torture platform of the Tang monk; and the movie "Journey to the West" The Moon Gate in "Red Sorghum", the winemaking workshop where "My Grandpa" urinated after being drunk, the sedan chair that Jiu'er took when he got married, the big vat for wine, and the bowls. There are costumes and props for rent in many places in the studio. Here, you can wear a set of costumes in the play, use the props in the movie, and walk around the scenes of the movie to live the addiction of being a star. Before going to Zhenbeibao Western Studios, you can revisit a few classic movies first, and then go to visit, you will have a different feeling.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Zhenbeibao West Film Art Center, don’t forget pay a visit to Western Xia Mausoleums National Archaeological Park.

Western Xia Mausoleums National Archaeological Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10/22-3/31,8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 68 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Helan Mountain, Xixia District, Yinchuan City

The Western Xia Mausoleums are a complex of tombs located in the western suburbs of Yinchuan City at the foot of the Helan Mountains. These are the imperial tombs of the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227) and many emperors are buried here alongside their family members. The entire mausoleum complex holds the graves of nine emperors along with 140 accompanying tombs. The shape of the Western Xia Tombs are shaped differently from those of other imperial Chinese tombs and tomb clusters. Structurally, they resemble a piece of cornmeal "wotou" bread or a sharp-sided domed pyramid. The scenic area also has built a museum dedicated to the Western Xia Dynasty complete with exhibits on art and history of the Western Xia and an array of carved stone steles from that period. The museum hosts an abundance of imperial relics of the Western Xia. Museum docents are delighted to share all they know and will happily assist visitors in understanding more about the rise and fall of the Western Xia and their mysterious, fascinating culture and customs.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This was super cool! If you like old pyramids and/or riding e bikes next to huge mountains, you’ll love it. we paid for 2 hours on the e bikes and spent 2 hours 35 minutes driving around and taking pictures.

Jovanna1125: Interesting place to visit, especially if someone likes history. We got there by did, but there is also option to get there by bus.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Western Xia Mausoleums National Archaeological Park? Quiet Courtyard Homestay is one of your top choices.

Quiet Courtyard Homestay

Opened in 2022, the Quiet Courtyard Homestay is a great accommodation choice in Yinchuan.

The hotel is 19km from Yinchuan Railway Station and 56km from Yinchuan Hedong International Airport. Seeing Yinchuan's sights from this hotel is easy with 寧夏迦南美地酒莊, 寧化體育館 and Xixia Square of Yinchuan all close by.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing.

Day 2 | Morning

Changyu Moser XV Winery

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-4:50pm

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Ningshuo S St, Xixia Qu, Yinchuan Shi, Ningxia Huizuzizhiqu, China

Located in Yinchuan City's high-tech industrial development zone, Changyu Moser XV Winery is a high-end, comprehensive vineyard and wine-producing manor, integrating production with meetings, conference reception and tourism. Surrounded on all sides by water, the main building of the Changyu Moser XV Winery is built in a sumptuous Byzantine style. This creates a very unique view, providing visitors with an experience of a lush, otherworldly paradise.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Changyu Moser XV Winery, don’t forget pay a visit to Huangsha Guduyuan Ecological Tourism Area.

Huangsha Guduyuan Ecological Tourism Area

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 5-5 Hours

Location: Crescent Lake, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City

The Huangsha Gudu Original Ecological Tourist Area is an ancient Yellow River ferry and was already in the Xixia period. It was then known as Shunhuadu. The yellow sand and grasslands surrounding Ancient Ferry, Beacon Tower and the Great Wall of China, the Yellow River and the ferry boat constitute a unique scene. In 2006, Huangsha Gudu Original Ecological Tourist Area officially received visitors. At present, there are recreational projects such as sand motoring, beach football and camel riding.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Huangsha Guduyuan Ecological Tourism Area? Wanda Realm Yinchuan is one of your top choices.

Wanda Realm Yinchuan

The Wanda Realm Yinchuan (Wanda Jiahua Jiudian) is centrally located in downtown Yinchuan close to Yinchuan Wanda Plaza, a popular shopping, dining and entertainment center, and about a 10-minute cab ride from the Yinchuan Railway Station. Diners can choose from international, Chinese and Japanese cuisines served at the hotel's on-site restaurants. To host meetings, conferences or events, business travelers will find a banquet hall and five function rooms at their disposal. This five-star Yinchuan hotel also offers free parking and Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. When it comes time to unwind, guests can work out in the fully equipped fitness center, take a dip in the indoor pool or relax in the sauna. A full-service spa gives guests the chance to relax with massages and pampering treatments.

Day 3 | Morning

Drum Tower

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 5 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 15-30 Minutes

Location: Crossroads of Jiefang East Street and Gulou Nanbei Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City

Yinchuan Drum Tower, also known as "Cross Drum Tower" and "Four Drum Towers", is located at the intersection of Jiefang East Street and Gulou North and South Street, near Yuhuang Pavilion and Xinhua Street Pedestrian Street. The total height of the building is 36 meters. It is built on a tall square platform. Under the platform is a hole-shaped cross passage, which is connected with Jiefang East Street and Gulou North and South Streets. There are stone inscriptions on the forehead of the cave, "Yingen" in the east, "Laixun" in the south, "Yoshuang" in the west, and "Gongji" in the north. On the platform is a 3-storey pavilion on the top of the cruciform Xieshan Mountain. There is a coupon door on each side of the east door. The title of the south coupon door is "Kun He", and the inside is an ear room; the northern coupon door is titled "Qian Pi". The top ridge of the pavilion is decorated with dragon heads, with a series of beads in the middle, showing the trend of two dragons playing with beads, which is unique. The structure of the drum tower is tight and compact, and the shape is handsome and gorgeous. When you board the pavilion, you can overlook the railings and the scenery of Yinchuan.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Great shopping in the surrounding area, one of the cheapest places in Yinchuan to buy pretty much anything you could want or need from clothing to cutlery. Also great photo oportunities and underground malls.

Trip.com User: Great area ! So many great places to shop and eat around here and great opportunities for pictures of the drum tower

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Helan Mountain National Forest Park.

Helan Mountain National Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 11/25-3/31,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Xixia District,Yinchuan City,Ningxia Zhuang Autonomous Region

Helan Mountain National Forest Park has vibrant natural landscapes and unique cultural attractions. Here, the tall and straight pines, the infinite cherry trees, the purple cloves, the pink peach blossoms and other rare shrubs all are all over the valley. Here you can not only view the charming nights and sunrises of Helan Mountain, but also the wild horses that are kept by running red deer, jumping Pseudois nayaur and more.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, V · Leader Shenzhen Airlines Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

V · Leader Shenzhen Airlines Hotel

The V · Leader Shenzhen Airlines Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The V · Leader Shenzhen Airlines Hotel offers a pleasant stay in Yinchuan for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is 19km from Yinchuan Railway Station and 26km from Yinchuan Hedong International Airport. Seeing Yinchuan's sights from this hotel is easy with Huahai Shengdi Resort, 章子湖 and 昊瀚天台球俱樂部 all close by.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Yinchuan hotel offers parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate. Perfect for those working on the move, this hotel caters to a large number of business guests.

Day 4 | Morning

Yinchuan Mingcui National Wetland Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 102 County Rd, Xingqing Qu, Yinchuan Shi, Ningxia Huizuzizhiqu, China

Situated in the eastern suburbs of Yinchuan, the Yinchuan Mingcui National Wetland Park is an ecological park showcasing ecological protection, eco-tourism, conferencing and holiday facilities as well as great entertainment. It is definitely worth choosing to go bird watching at Mingcui Lake Wetland and listen to the singing of birds. There are many kinds of birds in Mingcui Lake. Among them, black storks, Chinese mergansers and white-tailed sea eagles which are first-class national protected animals. The park has built tourism facilities such as the waterwheel gardens, bird watching sites and flower gardens, and is a great place for leisure and soul nourishment.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Xixia Dynasty Garden nearby is the top choice before you leave Yinchuan Mingcui National Wetland Park and hit the road.

Xixia Dynasty Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: No. 1496, Beijing West Road, Yinchuan City, opposite Xixia Square, 101A Bus Terminal

Xixia Dynasty Garden is located at the foot of Helan Mountain. When you enter the scenic spot, you can feel the historical atmosphere of the Xixia Dynasty. Visitors can see the Xixia scripts with complicated strokes, appreciate the Xixia pottery, or stroll through the Xixia Building, Xijing Street and Zhaibao. In addition, there is a spectacular performance of Xia Liao's "Horse of the River", which reproduces the glorious history of the Xixia Dynasty through fierce war scenes.

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Qianyue Hotel (Yinchuan High-speed Railway Station Huaiyuan Night Market) is the best places.

Qianyue Hotel (Yinchuan High-speed Railway Station Huaiyuan Night Market)

Opened in 2022, the Qianyue Hotel (Yinchuan High-speed Railway Station Huaiyuan Night Market) is a great accommodation choice in Yinchuan.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 6km from Yinchuan Railway Station and 46km from Yinchuan Hedong International Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with Detianyuan Baolingqiu Club, 梵高抖拍藝術館 and 玖叁陶藝館 (西夏店) all nearby.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. Guests of this Yinchuan hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

Day 5 | Morning

Yellow River Military Cultural Expo Park

Opening Hours: 8:30-18:30

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Provincial Highway s203 in Binhe New District of Yinchuan City heads towards Taole. (10 kilometers from Linhe Toll Station)

Yellow River Military Cultural Expo Park is situated in the Binhe New District of Yinchuan, to the east of the Yellow River flood control line, the west of the Provincial Highway 203, and the south of the connecting line between Beijing Road and Weisi Road. The main buildings include the "Missile Destroyer Yinchuan" , the "Missile Destroyer Yinchuan" Memorial Hall, the Chinese Military Cultural Exhibition Hall, the International Defense Center, the curved landscape restaurant, the main square, and the weaponry equipment exhibition area that has been relocated and installed.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Yellow River Military Cultural Expo Park, Chateau Yuanshi next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Chateau Yuanshi

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-12:00am,1:00pm-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 25 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Haoyuan Village, Beibao Town, Xixia District, Yinchuan City (Turn right at the intersection of Xinxiao Highway and National Highway 110, 2 km in the direction of Film City)

Zhihui Yuanshi Winery adheres to the concept of "harmony between man and nature" and "learning from nature". The construction of the winery starts from the traditional Chinese aesthetics, incorporates many Chinese elements, inherits the architectural style of the Han Dynasty, the vineyards with cascading clouds, the refreshing northwest gardens, and the Chinese garden aesthetic standards of returning to simplicity and tranquility. Combining it with the smell of fine wine, it creates a unique winery garden style among Chinese gardens. At present, the winery has its own grape organic planting base of 4,000 mu, and produces more than 100,000 bottles of various winery-grade wines annually. It strictly requires raw materials and craftsmanship, and devotes itself to brewing high-quality wines, and uses Chinese wines to convey Chinese culture to the whole world. world.

Day 5 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Chateau Yuanshi, Tianmu Hot Spring Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Tianmu Hot Spring Hotel

The Tianmu Hot Spring Hotel is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Yinchuan, having been recently renovated in 2020.

The hotel is located approximately 25km from Yinchuan Railway Station and 63km from Yinchuan Hedong International Airport. Famous local attractions Zhenbeibaoda Theater, Shichengyitiao Street and 《賀蘭山盛典》, can all be reached with a short walk.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Yinchuan hotel offers parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 6 | Morning

Yongning Culture Park

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 in summer and 8:00-17:30 in winter

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: G6 Jingzang Expressway Exit, Yongning County, Yinchuan City

Located in Yongning County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Chuan Folk Customs Park is a theme scenic spot featuring local architectural culture and religious culture. There are museums, ceremonial halls, a commercial street, and people returning home in the park. The museum is the largest in the country. When you play in the hometown garden, it is like walking in the historical corridor, you can appreciate the long history and profoundness of the national history and culture. There are direct buses from Yinchuan city to the scenic spot. When you enter the gate of the scenic spot, you will see a magnificent building, which is the museum. The architectural style imitates the Taj Mahal in India. From a distance, it is magnificent and luxurious. The golden ceremonial hall behind the museum shows you the richness and splendor of worship culture. Here you need to take off your shoes to enter, and you need to bring a headscarf or hat. You'll be amazed by the luxury inside the basilica, where you can see the intricate frescoes that took two years to complete.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: is it free to visit or there is some charges to visit Yongning culture park

Day 6 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Yongning Culture Park, you can head to Nanguan Mosque, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Nanguan Mosque

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: No. 10 Ningxia Niujie, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City

The Nanguan Mosque was built a long time ago. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the original temple was located in the "Gongbei" pavilion outside the Nanguan Pass in Yinchuan, and the scale was small. In 1916, the temple site was moved into Nanguan, and a large temple with classical style was built. In the 1960s the monastery was completely destroyed in the turmoil. In 1981, the majority of Muslims raised funds to rebuild at this site. The main hall of the reconstructed Nanguan Mosque is 26 meters high, facing east from west, with an area of about 10,000 square meters. The main hall has two floors with a circular vault, the upper floor is the main hall and balcony, and the square worship hall can accommodate more than 1,300 people for worship. The lower floor has a spacious shower room, a small prayer hall, a female prayer hall, an Arabic school, an imam's bedroom, an office, a reception room, etc., all connected by a corridor. In the center of the building stands a large and four small green dome decorations. The large one is in the center, with a diameter of 9 meters, and the crescent moon hangs high at the top. The small one is 3 meters in diameter. Magnificent. There is a staircase leading to the upper floor in front of the main building, and flower beds are planted on both sides. In the middle of the front of the hall is a fountain with a diameter of 15 meters, surrounded by flowers and trees, and a 30-meter-high "minaret" is built on both sides. Many precious cypresses and various trees and flowers are also planted in the monastery. The entire building has a strict layout, compact structure and grand scale. With its unique, elegant and solemn features and strong Islamic architectural art style, the Nanguan Grand Mosque has become one of the key places for religious activities and tourist attractions in the autonomous region open to the outside world. In recent years, leaders, envoys and friends from more than 90 countries and regions have visited. Many overseas Muslims also visit here for worship.

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