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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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Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Western Xia Imperial Tombs
Western Xia Imperial Tombs