Ningxia Museum

The three-story building spans 30,258 square meters and contains eight exhibition halls displaying over 10,000 regional artifacts and historical objects.

The institution traces its origins to 1959, when construction of the original building began, leading to its first opening in 1973 and relocation in 2008.

The building design incorporates traditional Hui architectural elements, featuring distinctive shapes and patterns that reflect the local ethnic heritage.

The museum stands at 6 Renmin Guangchang Donglu in Yinchuan, accessible by public transportation including bus route 102 from the southern terminal.

The collection includes rare Silk Road artifacts and rock art, alongside relics from imperial Xixia tombs featuring Buddhist mythological creatures called Kalavinka.

Location: Shanghaixilu Subdistrict

GPS coordinates: 38.48446,106.23073

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:16