Western Xia Imperial Tombs are 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) west of Yinchuan on east side of Helan Mountain. Since June 1972, nine imperial tombs and 253 lesser tombs have been unearthed, which are as grand as Ming Tombs in Beijing.

With a total area of more than 50 square kilometers (19.3 square miles), it is unique among royal burials. The layout is patterned after the celestial bodies.According to records, the tombs were patterned after Song Tombs in Gongxian County, Henan Province. Each imperial tomb is an individual and integrated group of architectures, sitting north and facing south in a rectangle.

Western Xia Imperial Tombs are not only a state cultural heritage but also a state scenic spot. The magnificent labyrinth and the continuous Helan Mountain and boundless desert are definitely worth visiting.

Western Xia Kingdom was founded 770 years ago and overthrown by Genghis khan and his army in the 13th century.

Remarks: The touriests can't enter the tombs.



Name:Yinchuan Western Xia Imperial Tombs (Xixia Wangling)
City:Yinchuan
Address:25 kilometers (15.5 miles) west of Yinchuan
Admission:CNY35

This article was posted on 2007-08-22
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