Scenic spot introduction:

Chengtian Temple in Yinchuan is one of the famous Buddhist holy places in Xixia, and was as famous as the Huguo Temple in Liangzhou and the Reclining Buddha Temple in Ganzhou at that time. The temple has a long history and a large scale. It is an important place for people to watch and play, and it is also a holy place for pilgrims to worship.

Attractions distribution:

Chengtian Temple is located in the southwest of the ancient city of Yinchuan. The main landscape is the Chengtian Temple Tower, an ancient tower towering in the clouds. The temple consists of two courtyards at the front and back. In the front courtyard is the Five-Palace Hall and the Chengtian Temple Pagoda; in the back yard is the Reclining Buddha Hall, Wei Tuo Hall and the side hall through the brick-carved hanging flower door. There is also a rare species of silver cypress and poplar planted in the courtyard, which is more than 400 years old.

Scenic spot features:

Visit, worship, visit ancient sites, religion, historic sites
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialty) Helan stone, wolfberry, licorice, Tan sheepskin, Nostoc, Yinchuan tartary buckwheat, thyme.

(Special delicacies) Hui bowl tea, pasta, bean paste, melon sugar, steamed lamb, braised haggis.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region>Yinchuan City>Xingqing District

How to get there:

Bus route: You can take No. 17, No. 32, No. 33, or No. 501 and get off at Xita North.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Chengtian Temple ticket price:

Tickets are 3 yuan, and climbing the tower is 15 yuan.

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