Western Xia Imperial Tombs, Ningxia, China
4.0 (124 reviews) Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Yinchuan Historic Sites • Cemeteries
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When traveling to Yinchuan, there are many worthy places for you to visit. I first recommend you to visit the tomb of the King of the Western Xia Dynasty. It is influenced by various styles, such as the Han Dynasty and Buddhist culture. There you can see the vast desert, the broken bricks, you can feel the ancient history and culture in the imperial mausoleum of the Western Xia Dynasty. There are still some mysterious legends about the royal tombs of the Western Xia Dynasty, and people are still exploring this place. Come to Yinchuan, please come to the Western Xia royal mausoleum, feel the ancient culture.
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East Foot of Helan Mountain, West 35 Km from Yinchuan, Yinchuan 750200 China
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5马亚楠 5:00 PM Nov 16, 2022
A day trip
The tomb of the King of Xixia, located at the foot of Helan Mountain, is the only remaining historical site in China. There are hundreds of mounds scattered throughout the area. According to historical records, there are nine emperors left by the King of Xixia, and hundreds of empresses, princes and ministers buried in it The tomb of the King of Xixia, located at the foot of Helan Mountain, is the only remaining historical site in China. There are hundreds of mounds scattered throughout the area. According to historical records, there are nine emperors left by the King of Xixia, and hundreds of empresses, princes and ministers buried in it
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4RLO721 5:00 PM Oct 6, 2021
Probably the best site in Yinchuan
The site itself is very impressive -- the tombs cover an area which is vast and geographically striking. The "skyline" of tombs in a sparse, desert landscape might remind you of a mini version of Bagan in Myanmar, although you should not go there expecting anything nearly as impressive as Bagan. This is China of course and, unlike in Myanmar, you aren't allowed to walk and meander around by yourself (ostensibly this is to help preserve the tombs). It seems there is only one small portion of the complex which visitors are allowed to visit, and you cannot go inside any of the tombs at all. The adjacent museum is vast and actually very good, with informative explanations in English. You'll probably end up spending more time in the museum than at the tombs themselves. The super modern museum and visitor center gives one the impression that this place is preparing for mass level tourism which hasn't yet arrived (I went during China's National Day holiday; while not empty, the crowds were certainly not overwhelming). It is worth noting that it seems that motst people visit the Tombs in the morning as a part of a full-day trip in the Helan Mountain region, and avoid visiting in the evening for superstitious reasons. However, if your itinerary allows it, you should plan to visit during sunset, as it makes for great picture taking! Yinchuan city itself is a rather underwhelming, so the Western Xia Tombs are easily the highlight, and can be combined conveniently with a trip to wineries and/or hiking trails in the mountain, although you would realistically probably need your own transport.
