Scenic spot introduction:
Yinchuan Yuhuang Pavilion, with its flying eaves and ingenious layout, is the only remaining ancient wooden structure high-story pavilion in Yinchuan City. This landmark building in the center of the city was once the site of the Drum Tower in the capital city of the Ming Dynasty, and has become a historical and cultural spectacle with its grandeur and rich national style. Today, this ancient building is not only the representative and architectural essence of Yinchuan, a historical city, but also a popular tourist attraction that must be visited in Yinchuan.Attractions distribution:
Yuhuangge is located at the intersection of Jiefang East Street and Yuhuangge South and North Streets in Xingqing District, covering an area of approximately 1,040 square meters. The attic is 22 meters high. It is a rectangular building with multiple pavilions. There is a doorway under the platform, and there are the main hall, bell tower and drum tower above. Many non-cultural heritage and folk activities are also held here.Scenic spot qualifications:
Ningxia Cultural Relics Protection UnitScenic spot features:
monuments, buildingstravelling guideline:
1. Yuhuang Pavilion often holds various small art, calligraphy and cultural relics exhibitions, which tourists should not miss.
2. Late spring, early summer and autumn are the best times to travel to Yinchuan. The annual Ningxia "Flower Party" and the Ningxia Yinchuan International Yellow River Cultural Festival are also held during this time.
Tour route:
One-day trip to Yinchuan:
1. Shuidonggou → Xixia City → Lingwu Dinosaur Geological Museum
2. Urban sightseeing → Helan Mountain → Zhenbeibao Film and Television City
Surrounding two-day tour: Shahu → Shapotou
Best time to visit:
March-November
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Ningxia Five Treasures → Wolfberry, Licorice, Helan Stone, Tan Sheepskin, Nostoc, Zhongning Jujube.
(Gourmet food) Hand-caught mutton, braised haggis, clove elbow, stuffed skin, pasta, lamb trotters, barbecue.
Scenic spot location:
China>Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region>Yinchuan City>Xingqing District>Yuhuangge North Street
How to get there:
Bus route: Tourists from all over the world can arrive in Yinchuan by plane or train; at the train station, they can take the direct bus No. 11 and No. 42, or within Yinchuan city, take the No. 1, No. 3, No. 12, No. 22, No. 25 Inner and Outer Ring Road, No. 28 Take No. 29, No. 32, No. 42, No. 43, No. 45 and No. 311 and get off at Yangroujiekou/Yuhuangge North.
Self-driving route:
1. Direction to Lanzhou: Take Danla Expressway → Beijing-Tibet Expressway, toward Yinchuan East/Yanchi/Jingbian/Airport direction; from Yinchuan Enter Yinchuan City on Guwang Expressway and drive along Yingu Highway → Jingming Road
→ Qinghe South Street → Jiefang East Street.
2. Direction to Hohhot: Take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway and drive towards Yinchuan East/Yanchi/Jingbian/Airport; enter Yinchuan city from Yinguwang Expressway and follow Yingu Highway → Jingming Road
→ Qinghe South Street → Jiefang East Street and just drive.
Scenic area map:
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Jade Emperor Pavilion ticket price:
15 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00-22:00
