Yinchuan Ningxia Complete Guide 2026: Western Xia Mausoleum, Desert Lakes & Hui Culture
Yinchuan, capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, sits at the intersection of the Loess Plateau, the Yellow River and the Tengger Desert — a city shaped by Hui Muslim culture, ancient Western Xia imperial history and some of China's most dramatic desert lake scenery. This 2026 guide covers the Western Xia Mausoleum, desert lakes, wine country, Hui food and transport from Xi'an and Lanzhou.
