Jiangsu Province has water town and former political centre. Nanjing was the political capital before the move to Beijing during the Ming Dynasty. Within the province, there is 1 UNESCO World Heritage site, 1 site voted as the Most Beautiful Places in China and 9 Historical and Cultural Cities.
Yinchuan City
World Heritage Site
Western Xia Mausoleum
West Xia Kingdom of the Tanguts exited from 1038 to 1227AD. They resisted Mongol attacks for 22 years. Genghis Khan died in one of the last battle there. Because of the Tanguts' resistance and Genghis Khan's death, the Mongols destroyed the entire kingdom after the fall. The site is 30km and 20mins from from Yinchuan City
Pyramid of the East
The tomb are also known as the Pyramid of the East. But these are actually what's left from the Mongol destruction.
Ruins
Destroyed structures around the mausoleum
Zhongwei County, 167km from Yinchuan City
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Top 5 Deserts)
Camels Rides
The scenic area consist of two parts separated by a railway line that cut through. The section further away from the have camel and jeep rides into the desert.
Desert and Yellow River
This section has boat rides along Yellow River.
Views from Yellow River
The different sceneries such as a great wall section and water wheels along the Yellow River can be seen during the boat ride.
891km west of Beijing
2hours 10mins by air from Beijing
Historical and Cultural City
Mt Helan Landscape
Mt Helan separates Ningxia from Inner Mongolia. It is 40km and 30 mins from Yinchuan City
Mt Helan Landscape
Rocky landscape due to the dry climate.
Rock Drawings
The rock drawings are believed to be drawn over 2000 years by nomadic tribes living in the area.
Drum Tower
Tower was built in 1821 and re-built in 1908.
78km north of Yinchuan City
Lines 3,6
Sand Lake
The lake lies next to the desert. This unique combination draws lots of tourist who come for bird watching or sand activities. Going up the sand dunes is tiring. Visitors who do not want to walk can take a camel ride up. Pingluo County is 1hour and 56km from Yinchuan City
Sand Lake
Visitors can also take a cable car to the top of the sand dune.