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Ranging in height from 2.5 to 3.5 meters, fashioned in three shapes (pyramid, gourd and vase), and arranged on a rising mountain slope in rows of increasing odd numbers to for a colossal triangle. Overlooks the Yellow River.
The One Hundred and Eight Stupas is an array of one hundred and eight Buddhist stupas on a hillside on the west bank of the Yellow River at Qingtongxia in Ningxia, China. The stupas were originally constructed during the Western Xia, but have been renovated and rebuilt several times over the centuries.
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西夏王陵国家公园, Xīxià Wánglíng Guójiā Gōngyuán
Western Xia Tombs. There are 193 tombs of high officials of the Xia Kingdom, with the three largest (5 km apart) highlighted.
鸣翠湖国家湿地公园
承天寺塔, 西塔, West Pagoda
A nice, medium sized garden area with classic Chinese buildings/architecture. The tower dominates the garden and the view from the top is one of the best you will get of Yinchuan.
宁夏科技馆
宁夏博物馆
海宝塔, 北塔, North Pagoda
Part of the Haibao Pagoda Temple (海宝塔寺). The pagoda has a murky history but is believed to have been built in the 5th century during the reign of Emperor Wulie of Xia. It was rebuilt twice during the 18th century due to damage caused by earthquakes.