Yinchuan (银川) is the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China. It is located in the middle of the Yinchuan or Ningxia Plain. It is sheltered from the deserts of Mongolia by the high ranges of the Helan Mountain to its west.
Ethnic minorities in Yinchuan include Hui, Han, Manchu and Mongolian peoples. Being one of a very few parts of China where an ethnic minority (Hui people) hold the power of governance, it is a treasure of Chinese-Muslim culture.
The city's attractions include the Sand-lake and the Western Xia tombs. There are two pagodas in Yinchuan that are part of the 'Eight Famous Scenery of Ningxia': one is the Haibao Pagoda in the northern suburb and the other is the Chengtiansi Pagoda in the west.
Yinchuan Nightlife
Yinchuan's people still holding their traditional folk customs. The Muslim culture is still strongly maintained, while Halal Food is easily found across the city. Though the nightlife in Yinchuan is very colorful. There are some pubs, net cafes and gymnasiums. At night, they are filled with young people. In the pubs, some people especially young girls are dancing freely, while some middle-aged white collars choose to sit quietly and look at the scenery out of the window.
Singing and Music in Hui Nationality Style, Yinchuan
When traveling in Yinchuan, you can enjoy the “Hui Nationality Flower” and “Kouxian” which deeply reflect folk style. Circulating around the northwest area in china “Hui Nationality Flower”, a folk song, is sonorous and mellifluous in melody, simple and fresh in lyric. Deeply enjoyed by Hui women “Kouxian” (Kou’er) is a mini plucked instrument.
Yinchuan bars, pubs and cafe and nightlife activities :
1. Lian Yuan Bar. Located a couple blocks South of the XiXia district commercial center (look for the KFC sign) is a well decorated bar, and the best in 'New Town'.
2. Fall in Love Bar & Marry Bar. Located on Hubin Dong Jie near all the main hotels. Boasting comfortable seating and a younger crowd, Xixia Beer is locally produced and is comparable to a decent Canadian brew.
3. Yinchuan South Gate Square. Yinchuan South Gate Square is a good place to watch performances. Yinchuan South Gate Square has held a great number of large-scale art and cultural activities.
Yinchuan Ethnic Hui, singing in Hui Nationality style
Yinchuan largest mosque. Islam is the common religion in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan south Gate Square, has held a great number of large-scale art and cultural activities.
Yinchuan Jade Emperor Pavilion was built during the reign of Emperor Hongwu in Ming Dynasty, with a history of 600 years.
Yinchuan city, has a population of around 750,000.
Saturday, 28 August 2010
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