Overview
Chinese Name: 银川
English Name:Yinchuan
Other Name:Fenghuangcheng凤凰城
Abbreviation: Yin 银
Zip Code:75 00 00
Population:2.859 million
Brief Introduction
Yinchuan 银川, the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has been approved by The State Council as an important central city in northwest China.
Yinchuan is located in the middle of the northwest region of China, Ningxia plain, east ordos Ju, west depends on Helen mountain, the western margin of the Yellow River through the city environment, is the ancient silk road trading hub, the Ningxia military, political, economic, cultural, scientific research, transportation, and financial center, Ning but so do dungeons adjacent to the regional center city, the yellow core cities, urban agglomerations in Russia, the new Asia-Europe continental bridge economic corridor covered core cities, It’s a window on the country to the west. The comprehensive competitiveness of the city ranks among the top 100 cities in China and is rated as one of the top ten New Tianfu cities in China.
Yinchuan has jurisdiction over 3 districts, 2 counties, and 1 county-level city, covering an area of 9,025.38 square kilometers. According to the seventh census data, as of midnight on November 1, 2020, the permanent population of Yinchuan is 28,59074 people, and the GDP of Yinchuan is 196.437 billion yuan.
Famous Attractions in Yinchuan
Yinchuan has a lot of natural landscapes and a developed tourism industry. There are 83 travel agencies in the city, including 16 outbound authorized travel agencies and 67 domestic agencies. The city has 43 tourist-star hotels, including 1 five-star hotel, 14 four-star hotels, 25 three-star hotels, and 3 two-star hotels.
Some special scenic spots in Yinchuan
- Xixia city 西夏城
- Rock painting of Helan Mountain 贺兰山岩画
- Suyukou National Forest Park 苏峪口国家森林公园
- Sea pagoda 海宝塔
- Drum tower beginning 鼓楼始
- Jade emperor pavilion 玉皇阁
- Nanguan Mosque 南关清真大寺
- Water cave Ditch site 水洞沟遗址
Famous Universities in Yinchuan
In 2020, the city will enroll 2,360 students in graduate education, including 5,666 graduate students and 1,392 graduates. Regular higher education enrolls 39,500 students (excluding postgraduates), with 119,400 students and 30,000 graduates. Secondary vocational education (including secondary vocational and secondary vocational schools) enrolls 41,800 students, with 102,000 students and 25,800 graduates.
List of universities and colleges in Yinchuan
- Ningxia university 宁夏大学
- Northern University for Nationalities 北方民族大学
- Ningxia Medical University 宁夏医科大学
- Xinhua College of Ningxia University 宁夏大学新华学院
- Yinchuan College, China University of Mining and Technology 中国矿业大学银川学院
- Yinchuan Energy Institute 银川能源学院
- Ningxia Preschool Teachers College 宁夏幼儿师范高等专科学校
- Ningxia Vocational and Technical College 宁夏职业技术学院
- Ningxia Industrial Vocational College 宁夏工业职业学院
- Ningxia Police Vocational College 宁夏警官职业学院
- Ningxia Vocational College of Industry and Commerce 宁夏工商职业技术学院
- Ningxia Vocational College of Finance and Economics 宁夏财经职业技术学院
- Ningxia Construction Vocational and Technical College 宁夏建设职业技术学院
- Ningxia Art Vocational College 宁夏艺术职业学院
- Ningxia Sports Vocational College 宁夏体育职业学院
Diet of Yinchuan
Yinchuan’s diet is based on the dietary habits of the Han and Hui nationalities. The Han diet is based on northwest cuisine. The Hui cuisine in Yinchuan is the result of the fusion of The Hui and Chinese civilizations. There are authentic Halal food and dishes, as well as many unique Hui snacks.
Some specialty snacks in Yinchuan
- Steamed lamb 清蒸羊羔肉
- Beef and mutton cake 牛羊肉酥
- Hand grasping mutton 手抓羊肉
- haggis 羊杂碎
- Mutton bread in the soup 羊肉泡馍
- Halal cream pastry 清真奶油糕点
- Horse three white water chicken 马三白水鸡
Yinchuan Transportation
Railway: The railway lines are the Bao-Lan railway and Tai-Zhong-yin Railway; There is Yinchuan Railway Station, Yinchuan South Station (cargo station), Yinchuan East Station
Aviation: Yinchuan Hedong International Airport 银川河东国际机场 has opened routes to various municipalities directly under the Central Government, cities specifically designated in the plan, provincial capitals and capital cities, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bangkok, Taipei, and other large and medium-sized passenger planes such as Boeing and Airbus.
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