Western Xia Mausoleum (Imperial Tombs)

西夏陵

Ningxia, Yinchuan★ 4.5·38.7991°N, 109.9228°E

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 50 (off-season)

Duration

1-2 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

About Western Xia Mausoleum (Imperial Tombs)

The imperial tombs of the Western Xia (Tangut) dynasty, set against the Helan Mountains near Yinchuan. Dozens of earthen burial mounds stand on a vast plain, with an on-site museum explaining the dynasty's history.

Highlights

• The 11th-13th c. imperial tombs of the Western Xia (Tangut) dynasty, a UNESCO site. • Nine earthen mausoleums set against the Helan Mountains, the Pyramids of the East. • The on-site Western Xia Museum with Tangut artifacts.

Suggested Route

Visitor center → museum → shuttle to tombs No. 3 and No. 1 → viewing platform; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Cafe and snacks at the service area; lodging in Yinchuan.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, shuttle bus, museum, and wheelchair access at key points.

Travel Tips

Due to ongoing repairs on part of the Yinchuan South Ring Expressway, traffic is heavy and congested at times. Drivers visiting the Western Xia Mausoleum are advised to head west along Beijing Road to National Highway 110, then go south directly to the scenic area.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.