Yinchuan was the capital of the Tanguts in the Western Xia Dynasty and is now the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It has an area of 9,491 square kilometers and a total population of 1.49 million.
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A building of typical Islamic style is seen in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. [Photo: Xinhua]
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The city's attractions include the Sand Lake and the Western Xia Tombs. There are two pagodas that are part of the 'Eight Famous Scenes of Ningxia': one is the Haibao Pagoda in the northern suburbs and the other Chengtiansi Pagoda in the west.
