Crossing the Millennium Dream of Ningxia | East Helan, Tracing the Western Xia

- 🫡 When you think of Western Xia, what comes to mind? ❓ Is it the martial arts world storms from Jin Yong's novels, or the several "big mounds" located in Yinchuan? ❄️ This winter, let's come together to the foot of the Helan Mountains ❗ to unlock the "historical code" lost for a thousand years. · ✨ Nine imperial tombs stand quietly, the mysterious Western Xia script on the broken steles, and artifacts blending multi-ethnic styles all tell the glory of the ancient Silk Road kingdom. 🌈 The earthen mounds reflect the distant mountains under the sunset, every snapshot exudes a desolate yet sophisticated vibe. After visiting, it feels like reading a vivid millennium history book. 🖤 Check-in route: 🌹 Parking lot - Visitor Center ticket purchase - Enter Western Xia History Museum - Exit - Walk through the underground passage - Take the shuttle bus - Tomb No. 3 - Return to the boarding point - Walk out ❤️ About the museum: 🌈 The Western Xia History Museum has two floors. Deep cultural and museum enthusiasts can hire a guide to visit both floors. Visitors short on time are advised to head straight to the 2nd floor, and after finishing, go downstairs to visit Exhibition Halls No. 3 and No. 4. · First floor layout: The first floor consists of four exhibition halls, showcasing Western Xia history from perspectives of history, culture, religion, and economic life; · Second floor layout: The second floor presents a clearer historical context, starting from a geographical perspective, using numerous artifacts combined with modern display techniques to showcase Western Xia history. 🍓 About visiting the ruins area: · Traveling with children: For those with kids who have limited stamina, it is recommended to focus on visiting Tomb No. 3 in the ruins area. · History explorers: Can visit the "double tombs" No. 1 + No. 2, Tomb No. 3, and Tomb No. 4. Further reading: Documentary "The Mysterious Western Xia" Must-see artifacts: Western Xia Stone Sculpture of the Strongman Zhuwen Base: A symbolic emblem of Western Xia culture; Gālíngpínjiā (Kalavinka): The melodious bird in Buddhism; Green-glazed Makara: Get to know the ancient "twelve constellations"; The first aerial photo of the Western Xia tombs: This requires self-exploration, from here you can see the appearance of the Western Xia tombs from last century; Glazed Chiwen: Shaped like a dragon head and fish tail, reflecting the bold and unrestrained ethnic characteristics of Western Xia architectural art, combining practicality and cultural symbolism. - Walk with us into the myriad scenes of Ningxia