Though Yinchuan is a small center compared to other capital cities in China, it nonetheless has some local specialties from the city and the surrounding region of Ningxia. Of note in Yinchuan are the famed local 'five treasures', each corresponding to a ... Read More>>
Steamed Lamb (Qingzheng Yanggaorou) 清蒸羊羔肉 Hand-grasped mutton (Shouzhua Yangrou) 手抓羊肉 Sweet and Sour Yellow River carp (Tangcu Huanghe Liyu) 糖醋黄河鲤鱼 Zhongwei Pigeon Fish (Zhongwei Gezi Yu) 中卫鸽子鱼 Jinqian Star Jelly (Jinqian Facai) ... Read More>>
Medlar (Gouqi) 枸杞 Licorice Root (Gancao) 甘草 Helan Stone (Helanshi) 贺兰石 Tanyang Lambskin (Tanyangpi) 滩羊皮 Star Jelly (Facai) 发菜 Ningxia Rugs (Ningxia Ditan) 宁夏地毯 Qingtong Gorge Willow Weave (Qingtongxia Liubian) 青铜峡柳编 Shizuishan ... Read More>>
The main influence on Ningxia's cuisine comes from the Hui people who make the Autonomous Region their home. The Hui culture incorporates a variety of Muslim flavors, providing a distinct flavor of cuisine in this region. In Yinchuan, there is a good mix of ... Read More>>
Yinchuan is blessed with an intriguing mix of natural and cultural sights, all of which combine to make it a memorable city for visitors. It's a quiet and leafy city that does not have the sheer number of attractions found in places such as Beijing or ... Read More>>
Yinchuan is the captal of Ningxia Hui Automomous Region, which is located in northwest China along the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River. The terrain of the Region is arid and in many parts mountainous, but the city of Yinchuan enjoys the shelter ... Read More>>
Yinchuan Hedong Airport is in Lingwu City, in Linhe Town, under the jurisdiction of Yinchuan. There are currently 13 airlines with flights to Beijing (1 hr 40 min), Xi’an (1 hr), Shanghai (2.5 hrs), Guangzhou (4 hrs), Shenzhen (4.5 hrs), Chengdu (2.5 ... Read More>>
The Baotou-Lanzhou Railway cuts through the Ningxia region from north to south, running through Yinchuan on its way. This line connects the city to Baotou, Inner Mongolia (where it meets the Beijing-Baotou Railway) and Lanzhou (where it meets the ... Read More>>
Yinchuan's long distance bus station is a busy hub for visitors to the city. Buses leave for Beijing, Xi'an (11-14 hrs), Lanzhou (7 hrs), Jinan, Baoji, Taiyuan (15 hrs) daily, and most cities within Ningxia Province. Yinchuan also has a Tourist Bus Station, ... Read More>>
Since May 2012, the Yinchuan cab starting fare has been increased from five to seven RMB (for the first 3 km). and 1.2 RMB for every kilometer thereafter. A standard waiting fee is charged for speeds under 12 km/hour. The first 3 minutes of waiting are ... Read More>>
Renting a self-drive car is not an option for most visitors, as a Chinese driver's license is required. However, most companies offer driver service as an affordable option. Price for reference: Toyota: 260 RMB per day Polo: 320 RMB per day Buick: 320 RMB ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Yinchuan City Code Number: 0951 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 Police: 110 Traffic Reporting Tel: 122 Local Telephone Directory: 114 China Telecom 10000 China Unicom: 10010 China Mobile: 10086 China Tietong: ... Read More>>