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Ningxia Museum
No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ningxia

Ningxia Museum

7.3
4.8/5
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The Ningxia Museum is a provincial-level comprehensive museum in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The building's floor plan is shaped like the Chinese character "回" (hui), reflecting the region's name. The architectural elements used in the exterior decorations, such as the Kalavinka (a mythical bird) and the strongman-shaped support base, as well as the decorative patterns on the four main gates, are representative of Ningxia's historical and cultural heritage and possess distinct regional characteristics. The museum has four floors, with the three ground floors open to the general visitors. The first floor of the museum houses the visitor service hall and temporary exhibition halls. Here, you'll also find the rock painting exhibition titled "Stone carvings as history books." Stepping into this hall feels like entering an ancient era. While travelers often prefer visiting the ancient rock paintings in Helan Mountain, many rock art sites across Ningxia remain less visited due to their remote locations and limited transportation. In this exhibition hall, visitors can get up close with a wider collection of Ningxia's rock paintings. The museum's second floor houses the "General history of Ningxia exhibition hall," a key area for travelers. Treasures like the Western Han dynasty silver-inlaid bronze sheep, Tang dynasty stone door panels depicting the Sogdian whirl dance, Western Xia dynasty gilded bronze ox, and human figure pedestals are all displayed here. Travelers can also view rubbings of the "Stele inscription of the reconstructed Huguo Temple stupa in Liangzhou," where the Western Xia script appears more block-like than Chinese characters. The third floor features folk culture exhibits, including interactive electronic screens for experiencing Ningxia's unique square chess game.

Yinchuan · 23.1km from Yongning
Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction
No. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ningxia

Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction

6.8
4.6/5
8k reviews

Shuidonggou is a Paleolithic cultural site excavated in China. It is known as "the birthplace of Chinese prehistoric archaeology" and "a historical witness of cultural exchanges between China and the West". It is a national key cultural relic protection unit, a national AAAAA-level tourist Attraction, and a national geological park. It is listed by the state as one of the 100 major sites under national cultural relic protection and one of the "100 archaeological discoveries of great significance to Chinese civilization". The Shuidonggou site records the historical witness of the reproduction and struggle of ancient humans with nature, and contains rich and precious prehistoric data. It shows people the survival picture of ancient humans 40,000 years ago. It is the Paleolithic site that has been officially excavated in the Yellow River region in China so far. In 1923, French paleontologists Teilhard and Sang Zhihua discovered a prehistoric cultural site here. Through excavation, a large number of stone tools and animal fossils were unearthed. Shuidonggou has therefore become the ancient human cultural site where the Paleolithic Age was discovered in China. Today, over the past 80 years, after six archaeological excavations, more than 30,000 stone tools and 67 ancient animal fossils have been unearthed in Shuidonggou. Shuidonggou is also a well-preserved military defense architecture in northern my country, including the ancient Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, the Hengcheng Dabian, beacon towers, city barriers, forts, and caves for hiding soldiers. Shuidonggou is located on the southern edge of the Ordos plateau. The Yadan landform created by nature has experienced tens of millions of years of wind and sand erosion. There are more than 20 unique earth forest landscapes here, including the Devil City, Wotuo Ridge, Motian Cliff, Duanyun Valley, and Tamarix Valley.

Lingwu · 23.1km from Yongning
Xixia Imperial Tombs
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Yinchuan

Xixia Imperial Tombs

7.8
4.6/5
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Xixia Imperial Tombs, located in the western suburbs of YinchuanHelan MountainsLocated at the foot of the mountain, it is the royal tomb complex of the Xixia dynasty, where several emperors of the Xixia dynasty were buried. The entire tomb area now contains 9 imperial tombs and about 270 satellite tombs, making it one of the largest royal tomb complexes in Chinese history. The shape of the tombs is different from that of other Chinese tombs, resembling an inverted steamed bun. In addition, the attraction also features facilities and venues such as the Xixia Imperial Tombs Museum, the Xixia Imperial Tombs - Xixia History and Art Gallery, and the Xixia Stele Forest, helping visitors understand the history and culture behind the tombs. The attraction currently has tomb no. 3 and others open for visitors. Tomb no. 3 (the "Tai Tomb" of Li Yuanhao, the founding emperor of Xixia) is relatively close to the Xixia Imperial Tombs - Xixia History and Art Museum and the Xixia Stele Forest. The Xixia dynasty was established by the Tangut people, whose writing and customs differed from those of the Han Chinese in the Central Plains. After the dynasty fell, the cities and history of Xixia mysteriously vanished into the Gobi Desert, becoming an enduring mystery of the ages, and were not discovered and deciphered until modern times. The Xixia Imperial Tombs Museum houses a rich collection of artifacts from the Xixia dynasty, among which many stone carvings in Xixia script and murals with Xixia style are treasures. The free guided tours inside the museum are also excellent, helping visitors understand the customs, culture, and rise and fall of the mysterious Xixia dynasty, and allowing for a more meaningful visit to the imperial tombs. On July 11, 2025, the Xixia Imperial Tombs were officially inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List. Within the attraction, you can walk up close to visit the Haowang Tomb. The massive inverted semicircular mausoleum stands upon the barren land, bringing the weight of history vividly before your eyes, while in the distance theHelan MountainsThe foothills are crisscrossed by ravines and gullies, evoking a sense of desolate grandeur and the vicissitudes of time. The Xixia Imperial Tombs Museum within the attraction has newly opened. Its exhibits are divided into six sections: Xixia history, Xixia culture, Xixia religious art, Xixia social economy, the Xixia Imperial Tombs, and protection and inheritance. Nearly 5,000 items are on display, including thangkas, documents, clay sculptures, bronze and iron wares, textiles, and porcelain, among which are a large number of fine artifacts unearthed during archaeological research on the Xixia Imperial Tombs in recent years.

Yinchuan · 29.1km from Yongning
Longyu Estate
No. 17 of Best Things to Do in Ningxia

Longyu Estate

5.7
4.6/5
856 reviews

Longyu Estate is located in the High-tech Industrial Development Zone of Yinchuan City. It was invested and built by Yantai Changyu Company with a total investment of 600 million yuan. It is a comprehensive estate integrating grape cultivation, wine production, wine culture exhibition, wine tasting, conference reception, and tourism. The winery covers an area of 1,300 acres, of which 1,000 acres are vineyards. The winery's exclusive vineyards cover 3,000 acres, with an annual wine production capacity of 1,000 tons.  Ningxia Mosel Manor is planned to cover 1,000 acres, with the first phase occupying more than 400 acres. The main building features Byzantine architectural style, surrounded by water on all sides with a unique mist effect, giving people the feeling of a fairyland shrouded in clouds. The main building has a construction area of 13,000 square meters, divided into four floors, three above ground and one underground. The first floor includes a reception hall, bottling production line, film theater, and "wine" production area; the second floor features the Changyu Story, Changyu History and Culture Museum, Wine Secrets, Wine Science Interactive Hall, and a professional tasting room; the third floor is a multifunctional area, including Wine University, OIV classroom, and conference rooms; the underground floor houses a wine cellar maze and VIP tasting rooms. The main building integrates grape cultivation, high-end Mosel winery wine production, wine culture tourism, and wine-themed tasting into a comprehensive wine-themed estate. The main building of Longyu Winery has a construction area of 13,000 square meters, with four floors, three above ground and one underground. The first floor includes a reception hall, bottling production line, film theater, and production area; the second floor features a wine museum; the third floor is a multifunctional area, including Wine Academy, OIV classroom, and conference rooms; the underground floor contains a wine cellar and VIP tasting rooms. Longyu Winery cooperates with the Mosel family, a European winemaking family known for grape cultivation, hiring the fifteenth-generation heir, Ross Mosel, as the winery's winemaker, and naming the winery after this collaboration. The Mosel family's history of winemaking can be traced back 400 years. The thirteenth-generation Mosel is a renowned figure in the family, known as the "Father of Modern Grape Cultivation." In 1905, he invented the modern trellis cultivation method, allowing grapevines to grow upright, greatly improving the quality of wine grapes and initiating a vineyard revolution in Europe. His work "Weinbau Einmal Anders" was translated into 17 foreign languages and is hailed as the "Bible of Viticulture." Mosel brought the essence of grape cultivation that his grandfather devoted his life to researching into the winery's vineyards. He discovered that at a height of 60-80 cm above the ground, grapevines receive just the right sunlight, ventilation, and humidity. He then decisively removed fruit from other positions, leaving no more than 10 grape bunches per vine. The vineyard's yield per acre is below 400 kilograms, exceeding the Bordeaux AOC legal standard.

Yinchuan · 23.3km from Yongning
Drum Tower
No. 5 of Night Attractions in Ningxia

Drum Tower

5.1
4.5/5
393 reviews

Drum Tower, also known as the "Cross Drum Tower" or "Four Drum Tower," stands at the intersection in the center of Yinchuan's old town, not far from Yuhuang Pavilion. The entire structure is over 30m high and built on a tall, square platform. The platform has arched doorways on all four sides that intersect in the middle, allowing the four streets below to meet and connect. The platform was first built in the first year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1821) and was constructed under the direction of the then-prefect of Ningxia. The stone inscriptions on the lintels of the four doorways were also written by him: "Ying'en" on the east, "Laixun" on the south, "Yishuang" on the west, and "Gongji" on the north; additional arched doors were opened on both sides of the east doorway, inscribed with "Kunhe" and "Qianpi" respectively. Inside the south arched door is a side chamber, and inside the north arched door is a hidden stone staircase leading up to the platform. The pavilion on the platform features a three-story, double-eaved, cross-gable roof design. Each level is surrounded by a corridor, and the roof ridge is decorated with dragon heads and a central pearl, creating the appearance of two dragons playing with a pearl. The upturned eaves and flying ridges give it a handsome and magnificent appearance. The pavilion was completed after being rebuilt with private donations in the late Qing Dynasty and renovated in the first half of the 20th century. A large bell once hung in the pavilion, which is why it is also known as the "Bell and Drum Tower." In 1926, the Special Branch of the Communist Party of China in Ningxia was established and operated here. The former site was located in the northeast corner room of the pavilion, leaving a mark of modern history on the ancient building. During the day, you can walk around the tower to examine the stone inscriptions and the details of the upturned eaves. At night, as the lights of the surrounding streets begin to glow, it is another great time to experience the vibrant atmosphere of old Yinchuan.

Yinchuan · 21km from Yongning

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M18***371 August 2026
5.0
Excellent, definitely worth seeing. Watching the performance taught me about the strong support the people of Fujian have given to Minning Town. It's a very immersive performance with a strong patriotic theme.

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M62***7920 October 2026
5.0
The building is grand and the facilities are good, but the introduction of the value of key cultural relics needs improvement. The museum should strive to leave a deeper impression on visitors.

Ningxia Museum

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月无痕gz5 November 2026
4.0
Shuidonggou, an ancient secret hidden in the border region. With its crisscrossing loess gullies and unique, rugged landscape, it was not only a habitat for Paleolithic humans 30,000 years ago, but also a military wonder containing hidden Ming Dynasty troop caves. The entire journey is connected by boat, camel cart, and other modes of transportation, allowing you to traverse millennia in a single step. Touching ancient traces in the wilderness, witnessing the loess canyons, and feeling the weight of history, it's a wonderful destination that combines natural beauty with rich cultural heritage.

Shuidonggou Tourist Attraction

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_We***9125 October 2026
5.0
I booked free admission for Mondays, but I still needed to buy a shuttle bus ticket, which didn't apply to the number of tombs I visited. Normally, you first visit the Western Xia Imperial Tombs Museum to learn about that period of history, then walk along a rather long path to take the shuttle bus. Generally, you visit Tomb No. 3 first, then take the shuttle bus and horse-drawn carriage to Tomb No. 4, and then take the shuttle bus back to the starting point. The overall route was smooth, and the shuttle bus service was quite timely. However, the distance from the entrance to the shuttle bus station is a bit far, which might be inconvenient for disabled or elderly tourists. Overall, it was a good experience.

Xixia Imperial Tombs

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吴立珍14 December 2020
4.0
Sanguankou was one of the main passages for Mongolian cavalry to enter the Helan Mountain area. The Ming Dynasty built a border wall and fortress here. Now this area is the border between Ningxia and Inner Mongolia. The terrain is dangerous and only a few low-rise ruins of the Great Wall remain. From a distance, it is indeed a one-man defense.

Sanguankou Ming Great Wall

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M50***988 October 2025
5.0
The lake is vast, lush with aquatic plants and home to numerous waterfowl. A smaller version of Sand Lake, the lotus flowers are a highlight. However, it has a science exhibition hall and an 11th-floor observation deck with a wide view. Well worth a visit.

Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park

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M41***3331 August 2026
5.0
This stay was very pleasant. Xiao Lin at the front desk was exceptionally friendly and responsive during check-in, patiently and meticulously answering all my questions. She was also very efficient. The hotel was quiet and clean overall, and the rooms were spotless and comfortable. The location was convenient for getting around, and the overall value for money was excellent. Xiao Lin's thoughtful service greatly enhanced my trip, and I would definitely choose this hotel again if needed. I also recommend it to everyone.

Ningxia Geological Museum

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M2v***8w6 October 2026
5.0
Perfect for taking photos. Very close to downtown Yinchuan. The restaurant has delicious food, and you can freely tour the vineyards. The cultural exhibition hall teaches you about the winery's history; highly recommended. The environment is elegant and quiet.

Longyu Estate

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Anonymous user6 October 2026
5.0
The moment the accelerator was pressed, the speedboat, nicknamed the "Ferrari of the water," shot off like an arrow, slicing through the mirror-like surface. The wind whistled past our ears, and tiny waves gently grazed the hull, leaving smooth white trails. Our vision unfolded along the expansive water, the outline of Lanshan Park gradually becoming clear along the shoreline. The dark green mountains, shrouded in lush vegetation, reflected in the shimmering water, while pavilions nestled among the trees added a touch of tranquility. The entire journey was seamless; the speed of the speedboat cutting through the waves blended perfectly with the breathtaking scenery, every second filled with exhilarating joy. A sea breeze carrying a light mist brushed against our faces, and the next stop was slowly approaching along the channel. This water journey, combining speed and magnificent scenery, was a truly fulfilling experience.

Yinchuan Lanshan Park

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点都不沉默12 September 2026
4.0
We visited the Drum Tower first, and then stopped by the Jade Emperor Pavilion. The two places are only a few minutes apart, and you'll pass a park frequented by locals on the way. The Jade Emperor Pavilion was built between the Yuan Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty (during the Zhengtong era), and was originally a watchtower. The pavilion itself isn't very large, and the main hall is currently closed for security reasons. A quick stroll around the pavilion won't take much time, and you can visit it after the Drum Tower.

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Private 1-day tour in Yinchuan | World heritage site The Western Xia Mausoleum + Helan Mountain Rock Painting + Chateau Yuanshi tasting, Yinchuan Helan Mountain National Forest Park + Rock Carvings + Chateau Yuanshi Day Tour with Bilingual Service (Chinese & English), and Yinchuan Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon + Geological Museum + Longyu Winery 1-day tour with bilingual service. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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