Yinchuan
The Ancient City of Yangzhou
Rongbuk Monastery
Confucian Mansion, Temple and Forest |
With a long history and rich culture, Yinchuan is the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. As early as 30,000 years ago, legacies of primitive activities were found in the area; over 2,000 years ago, during the reign of Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty, Beidiannong City was established there, opening the first chapter in the history of city building in Yinchuan; in 1038 AD, Li Yuanhao set up the Western Xia regime in what is now Yinchuan. From then on, Yinchuan had been an important fort at the frontier juncture. Therefore, more than 60 historical sites have survived to this day, including the ancient city wall and moat, mosques, Buddhist pagodas, the ancient Great Wall etc. |
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