Western Xia Mausoleums National Archaeological Park
西夏陵國家考古遺址公園
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Closed Today Open tomorrow at 08:00-18:00
Recommended sightseeing time:2-4 hours
Address:
Helan Mountain, Xixia District, Yinchuan CityMap
Phone0951-5668966
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If you are interested in the mysterious Xixia, it is recommended to take a look. You can have a sense of participation and know the meaning of the mound. If you don't like history, you can visit the museum. There is free explanation.
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Western Xia Mausoleums National Archaeological Park Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The Western Xia Mausoleums are a complex of tombs located in the western suburbs of Yinchuan City at the foot of the Helan Mountains. These are the imperial tombs of the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227) and many emperors are buried here alongside their family members. The entire mausoleum complex holds the graves of nine emperors along with 140 accompanying tombs. The shape of the Western Xia Tombs are shaped differently from those of other imperial Chinese tombs and tomb clusters. Structurally, they resemble a piece of cornmeal "wotou" bread or a sharp-sided domed pyramid. The scenic area also has built a museum dedicated to the Western Xia Dynasty complete with exhibits on art and history of the Western Xia and an array of carved stone steles from that period. The museum hosts an abundance of imperial relics of the Western Xia. Museum docents are delighted to share all they know and will happily assist visitors in understanding more about the rise and fall of the Western Xia and their mysterious, fascinating culture and customs.
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If you are interested in the mysterious Xixia, it is recommended to take a look. You can have a sense of participation and know the meaning of the mound. If you don't like history, you can visit the museum. There is free explanation.
Come to Yinchuan to see the Tomb of Xixia Wang and experience the desolation unlike the mainland. Take your mother to the Tomb of Xixia Wang, 9 imperial tombs on the Gobi Beach, and more than 200 accompanying tombs stand behind Helan Mountain. Standing in front of the bare mound of Mausoleum No. 1 and 2, Xixia Emperor flashed by thousands of years ago.
Great trip, great attractions, learned a lot of historical knowledge, there is an explanation in the shuttle bus, very satisfied, the internal and comprehensive historical knowledge explanation is very suitable for travel, it is a must-check place for Yinchuan travel.
The construction period of the Xixia Wangling Mausoleum was from the beginning of the 11th to the beginning of the 13th century. The Xixia Wangling Mausoleum was influenced by Buddhist architecture, which combined the Han culture, Buddhist culture and Party Xiang culture, forming a unique form in the Chinese cemetery architecture. Among the 119 key national scenic spots in China, Xixia Mausoleum is the only scenic spot composed of a single imperial tomb. It undertakes the history of Tuo's from Xianbei Wei Pingcheng to Dangxiang Xixia.
Winter, no one, there is a feeling of chartering! There is a car to pull to the No. 3 Mausoleum, this Mausoleum is open! Can be close contact! There are always fighter jets flying over the sky, roaring! Maybe in training! Overall feels good! ! !
In winter, there are not many people in Yinchuan, and there are basically no people in Xixia Mausoleum! ! Visit the museum first, and then there is a sightseeing car to visit the Mausoleum. At present, the No. 3 Mausoleum is open to the outside world, and there is a feeling of chartering! ! !
It's really shocking. If there is a tour guide or can keep up with the explanation, it is another experience. If you can, it is really recommended to bring a guide. In addition, you can save the package at the door, and you have to save the package and go there, otherwise it will be tired enough to go through the backpack in a day. I met other guides in the next few days. When I went to the desert to pass by Shuangling + Helan Mountain, I felt really different. (The suggestion that you like to take pictures and punch in is in the corridor at the door, it is beautiful)
The first stop of the trip to Ningxia, Zhongwei Shapotou, chose this itinerary for comprehensive consideration, and the result exceeded expectations! The driver and tour guide, Master Cao, not only arranged the itinerary very efficiently, but also patiently output the sense of knowledge and feelings, so that we can have a deeper understanding. The trip coincided with the ticket policy discount, and the travel agency was also very friendly to inform and return it. In addition, the Yellow River is not yellow, which is a bit interesting. ~ In short, I will recommend it to my friends.