Yinchuan Trip Overview
Welcome to Ningxia–the cradle of Chinese civilization. You will follow this 3 days journey to two charming cities–Yinchuan and Zhongwei. Explore the earliest archaeological sites of Paleolithic Age, visit the ancient Rock Art of nomadic period, leave an unforgettable desert experience. Come and Join us to discover the mysterious Xixia Dynasty and Desert landscape!
* Private English Speaking Guide Service
* Jinshahai Desert Theme Train Hotel Experience
* Bottled water and paper napkins
* 7/24 English Service online.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Yinchuan, China
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
Welcome to Ningxia–the cradle of Chinese civilization. You will follow this 3 days journey to two charming cities–Yinchuan and Zhongwei. Explore the earliest archaeological sites of Paleolithic Age, visit the ancient Rock Art of nomadic period, leave an unforgettable desert experience. Come and Join us to discover the mysterious Xixia Dynasty and Desert landscape!
* Private English Speaking Guide Service
* Jinshahai Desert Theme Train Hotel Experience
* Bottled water and paper napkins
* 7/24 English Service online.
Itinerary
Day 1: Western Xia Imperial Tombs & Helanshan Rock Carvings
Stop At: Western Xia Imperial Tombs, East Foot of Helan Mountain, West 35 Km from Yinchuan, Yinchuan 750200 China
Enjoy your buffet breakfast at the hotel, then we will drive you to Western Xia Imperial Tombs, located on the eastern slopes of the Helan Mountains, about 30 kilometers west of the city of Yinchuan. It is unique among royal burials. The layout is patterned after the celestial bodies.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rock Paintings of Helan Mountain, Hekankou, East Side of Helan Mountain, Yinchuan China
Around the hillsides of the Helanshan, there are several tens of thousands of rock carvings by ancient nomadic tribes, which are known as Helanshan Rock Carvings. The carvings were drawn in various styles with profound connotation and scattered only in certain areas. Among the animal paintings, there are running deer, blue sheep, tigers and leopards, duckbills, and flying birds. The Helanshan was not only a place rich in old rock arts, but also the center for ancient nomads to hold sacrifices.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The China Western Film Studios (Zhenbeipu West Studio), Zhenbeipu Town, Helan County 750200 China
oming out from the rock paintings, we will visit Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio is one of the “Chinawoods” where over 200 films were shot. It features simplicity, primitiveness, ruggedness, and wildness, and has become the best outdoor shooting base for films and TV series based on West China and China history.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: On your own arrangements
Day 2: Qingtong Gorge 108 Pagodas & Shapotou Sightseeing
Stop At: Ningxia Qingtongxia 108 Tower, West of Qingtongxia Reservoir, Qingtongxia 751600 China
Morning we will be driving to Qingtongxia county, there are a group of magnificent pagodas ranging orderly along the contour of the mountain on the cliff in the west bank of Qingtong Gorge. The cluster is in the shape of triangle and composed of 108 pagodas. According to the textual research, the construction began from West Xia Dynasty (1038-1227) and was built as the commemorative pagoda of Buddhism. Why the number is 108? It is because Buddhism holds that ordinary mortal has 108 annoyances, and Buddhism believers who come to worship the pagodas can drive the 108 troubles away and get good fortune.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shapotou District, Zhongwei, Ningxia, China
Then proceed the tour to Shapotou Scenic Spots, the biggest natural sand slide field in China. it is also one of China’s Four Resonant Sand Fields. When the weather is great, you are able to sliding down the sand hill can hear the sound of sand underneath them, like tolling bells. The experience there is quite adventurous and breathtaking. Spend a night in the desert theme train hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jinshahai Desert Theme Train Hotel
Day 3: Drive back to Yinchuan and Visit Shuidonggou
Stop At: Shuidonggou Ruins/Great Wall, Linhe Town, Lingwu 750400 China
Say farewell to the wonderful desert experience and drive back to Yinchuan. we will pay a visit to Shuidonggou, a military defense base along the Great Wall of China, where a lot of military buildings and facilities were built to defend against the northern nomadic tribes. we will explore the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty(1368-1644), which is the most solid, complete and mangnificent wall in China’s history. it was well-designed, and is known for its unique structure. Next, continue the tour to Warriors burrow, it is the only ancient three-dimensional defense system with the complete preservation in China. this can be used to conceal the army and protect them.
Thereafter, we will set you off to the located hotel in Yinchuan.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: On your own arrangements
