A significant cultural and historical site in Yinchuan, Ningxia, showcasing China's rich heritage through its architecture, artifacts, and traditions. • The 11th-13th c. imperial tombs of the Western Xia (Tangut) dynasty, a UNESCO site.
• Nine earthen mausoleums set agai...
Highlights
• The 11th-13th c. imperial tombs of the Western Xia (Tangut) dynasty, a UNESCO site.
• Nine earthen mausoleums set against the Helan Mountains, the Pyramids of the East.
• The on-site Western Xia Museum with Tangut artifacts.
Suggested Route
Visitor center → museum → shuttle to tombs No. 3 and No. 1 → viewing platform; allow 2-3 h.
Food & Lodging
Cafe and snacks at the service area; lodging in Yinchuan.
Facilities
Parking, restrooms, shuttle bus, museum, and wheelchair access at key points.