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Western Xia Imperial Tombs

西夏王陵
📍 Yinchuan 🏛️ Historical

ℹ️ About

A vast imperial necropolis spread over about 50 km² at the foot of the Helan Mountains west of Yinchuan, holding nine imperial mausoleums and some 250 tombs of relatives and officials of the Western Xia dynasty (1038-1227). Its earthen mounds rise like squat pagodas; it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025.

🎟️ Visit info

🕐 Opening hoursAbout 08:30-18:00 (varies by season).

📍 Address

Eastern foot of Helan Mountains, about 40 km west of Yinchuan, Ningxia
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 宁夏银川市贺兰山东麓

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🏛️ HistoricalWestern Xia Imperial Tombs📍 Yinchuan

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