Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is one of the five autonomous regions in China. It is the only provincial-level ethnic Hui region and the best place to experience the country's Muslim culture. The capital, Yinchuan, is not only the political, economic, and cultural center of the region, but also a famous historical and cultural city...Ningxia OverviewChinese Name: 宁夏 (níng xià)
Abbreviation:宁(níng)
Capital: Yinchuan
Area: 66400 square kilometers
Population: 6,946,600 (2019)
Nationalities: Han, Hui, Manchu, Mongolian, and Chaoxian
History of Ningxia
Ningxia, a region as culturally rich as the entire area south of the Yangtze River, continues to be admired for its resplendent cultural heritage garnered from the long river of history. Ningxia witnessed human activities as far back as some 30,000 years. Archaeological excavations have unearthed stone and bone ware and evidence of the use of fire in the cultural relics of the Paleolithic Age in Shuidong Gauge of Lingwu County-Level City. During the time of the Tang and Han Dynasties (206 BC - 907 AD) Ningxia was the main place for trade and transportation between the eastern and western regions of ancient China. Ruins of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty can be found in its east region. ..Ningxia History
Cities in Ningxia
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has 5 prefecture level Cities :
Ningxia has a unique landscape, unique local customs and habits, and ancient history, which all add up to make Ningxia an interesting tourist area for those wishing to discover a rich and diverse region. Here we list top attractions in Ningxia....Ningxia Attractions
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| Nanguan Mosque | Helan Mountain | China Western Film Studio |
When to visit Ningxia ?
The best time to visit Ningxia is from May to October. The International Yellow River Art Festival of Yinchuan is held in September. The thing to be remembered is to pack both spring and autumn clothes at this time. Winter clothes are needed in October. The spring weather is warm and the summer is short here. Late spring and early summer is a golden time for traveling, and the Flower Festival (May to June) is also held during this time. The rainy weather mainly occur during June and September...Ningxia Climate & Weather
How to reach Ningxia ?
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is located in northwest China and into the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. It is bordered by Gansu to the south, Shaanxi to the east, and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to the north. Today, transportation in Ningxia has made great progress, and a transportation network of civil aviation, railways and highways has been established. It is very convenient for tourists to enter and exit Ningxia by plane, train and bus...Ningxia Transportation
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Ningxia is home to Hui people who make up about 36 percent of the regional population of 6 million and Hui people mostly live in Tongxin, Guyuan, Xiji, Haiyuan and Jingyuan counties as well as Wuzhong City and Lingwu County irrigated with water diverted from the Yellow River. There are also many other ethnic minority groups in the region.When you go, please be respectful of the unique local customs and habits of the Hui people.