Yinchuan, Capital city in Ningxia, China
Yinchuan sits between the Helan Mountains and Yellow River at 1,100 meters elevation, forming the central point of the fertile Yinchuan Plain.
The city transformed from a small county named Fuping in the 1st century BCE into the capital of Western Xia Dynasty under Tangut control in 1038.
The population includes a significant 25 percent of Hui Muslims, making Yinchuan a central location for Islamic practices and traditions in northwestern China.
The discovery of coal deposits near Shizuishan led to the development of chemical industries and thermal power plants, diversifying the local economy.
Ancient irrigation systems from Han and Tang dynasties continue to support modern agricultural production in the surrounding fertile plains.
Location: Ningxia
Elevation above the sea: 1,100 m
Website: http://yinchuan.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 38.48500,106.22500
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0
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