Yinchuan City, the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, lies to the west of the Yellow River and to the east of Helan Mountain. As one of China's famous historical and cultural cities, Yinchuan has a time-honored history and bestows upon the city an abundance of natural and cultural resources. Both its diverse beauty and multitude of historical sights make Yinchuan a memorable place to visit.  
Facts of Yinchuan
Chinese Name: 银川市 (yín chuān shì)
Location: to the west of the Yellow River and to the east of Helan Mountain in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Area: 9,491 square kilometers (3,664 square miles)
Population: 2,293,100 (2019)
Nationalities: Han, Hui, Manchu, Mongolian, and Chaoxian
Administrative Division: 2 districts (Wuxing, Nanxun); 3 counties (Changxing, Deqing, Anji)

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History of Yinchuan
The city of Yinchuan that has a history of more than 1,300 years was originally founded in 678. It was called Western Xia from the establishment in 1038 by the leader of Dangxiang ethnic group and had created splendid culture as well as gorgeous architecture.

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What to see in Yinchuan?
The landform of Yinchuan is divided into two main parts, the mountainous region in the west and south and the plains in the north and east. Its average altitude is 3,600 feet (1,097 meters). Lying in the central section of Ningxia Plain which is irrigated by the Yellow River, Yinchuan holds abundant water resources and enjoys the reputation of 'a land of fish and rice in the frontier'. A brilliant culture has contributed to Yinchuan being a famous tourist city. There are over 60 historical sites including mosques, pagodas, pavilions, temples, and imperial tombs as well as natural scenery. Here lists top attractions in Yinchuan...Yinchuan Attractions 

Jade Emperor Pavilion	Haibao Pagoda	Pagoda of Chengtian Temple

Suyukou National Forest Park	Rock Paiting in Helan Mountain	Double Pagodas in Helan Mountain

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