[2024 Yinchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Huai Yuan Night Market (Updated Oct)
No.1 of Night Attractions in Yinchuan
Featured Neighborhoods
Address:
文萃北街128號
Opening times:
Open today at 17:00-00:00Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
0951-6606668
Silver City Day Trip Guide.
Silver City, an oasis in the desert, is known as the "Pearl of the Frontier". It was once the capital of the Western Xia Dynasty and is famous for its unique natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and delicious cuisine.
⛱️Must-see attractions:
Drum Tower → South Gate (also known as Nanxun Gate) → Yuhuang Pavilion → Ningyuan Garden → Ziqiang Alley → South Gate Mosque → Chengtian Temple Pagoda → Lanshan Park → Huaiyuan Night Market
🌄Travel guide:
1. Drum Tower: Built in 1821, the Drum Tower has stone inscriptions on all four sides, reading "Welcome Favor" on the east, "Nanxun" on the south, "Yisuang" on the west, and "Gongji" on the north. It was the site of the first special branch of the Communist Party of China in Ningxia during the period of cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party in 1926.
2. South Gate (also known as Nanxun Gate): Built in 1917, the South Gate has white walls, red pillars, and green tiles. It has two floors and a portrait of Chairman Mao on the observation platform in the middle, resembling the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing.
3. Yuhuang Pavilion: Built during the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty, Yuhuang Pavilion is the former site of the Zhongshan Daily.
4. Ningyuan Garden: Located to the west of Yuhuang Pavilion, Ningyuan Garden is a small garden with Qing Dynasty-style ancient buildings, featuring a strong Jiangnan style.
5. Ziqiang Alley: "Here is Silver City", "We love Silver City so much" wall: Many people come here to take photos with these words, which are very characteristic of the city and make for great photos!
6. South Gate Mosque: The most important old mosque in Silver City, next to the famous "Ningxia Niu Street" snack street.
7. Chengtian Temple Pagoda: Also known as the "West Pagoda", it was built by the Empress Dowager of the Western Xia Dynasty to bless Li Yuanhao's young son, Li Liangzuo. It is the only ancient Western Xia pagoda with a record of its construction date. Ticket: 10 yuan/person; Pagoda ticket: 20 yuan/person.
8. Lanshan Park: A popular sunset spot in Silver City, the ancient Roman-style open-air theater offers a beautiful view of the sunset.
9. Huaiyuan Night Market: One of the most lively places in Silver City, where you can taste a variety of delicacies, such as grilled lamb trotters, milk rice wine, lamb skewers, scallion oil pancakes, and eight-treasure tea.
🏨Accommodation guide: Lanhua Hua Hotel near the old building on Jiefang West Street, Xingqing District, Silver City
💗Other tips: The climate is dry, so drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen.
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Yinchuan | Huaiyuan Night Market, it's really crowded on weekend nights
🚗 Huaiyuan Night Market is a famous night market in Yinchuan, Ningxia, known for its variety of snacks and affordable prices. The night market is located at the intersection of Huaiyuan Road and Wencui North Road in Xixia District, stretching nearly one kilometer. It attracts a large number of students, tourists, and local residents due to its proximity to several universities.
🚗 Business Hours: It starts operating gradually from 4 PM, and can stay open until 12 AM in summer and around 10 PM in winter.
🚗 Transportation
It is recommended to take a taxi or bus to get there. Bus routes 102/106 go directly. Driving is not recommended due to parking difficulties and traffic congestion.
🚗 Recommended Snacks
Crispy Little Mongolian Beef Pie, Nu'ermai Spicy Strips, Spicy Skewers, Fangha Sweet Fermented Milk Tea, Ding Tiemin Grilled Eggs, etc.
⚠️ Notes
1. The night market is crowded, so take care of your personal belongings.
2. Check the local weather in advance, as there may be thunderstorms in summer.
3. Don't go too early, as it can be hot and there are fewer open stalls.
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Wuhai, a lesser-known city in Inner Mongolia | Half desert, half sea
💁🏻♀️Why did I go to Wuhai?
🙋🏻♀️Because I saw a movie 🎬
Vast, expansive, lonely, ethereal...
Golden sands, azure sea, solitary tree...
In that moment, it deeply struck me~
So,
The first stop in the great Northwest, I gave it to Wuhai~
🚘【About the Trip】
D1: Hangzhou - Yinchuan - Wuhai - Huaiyuan Night Market
D2: Wuhai - Lamasery - Zhongwei
What to play❓
✅ 'Wuhai Lake' scenic area.
Nestled against mountains and surrounded by water, the city is embraced by the lake
Wuhai is truly a pearl of the Yellow River~
📍Navigate to 'Wuhai Lake No.1 Pier Scenic Area'
Ticket price is 98 yuan, including round-trip boat fare
Key point
You can only reach the desert to take photos of the popular tree by boat! The last boat is at 16:30!
After disembarking, walk half an hour along the lake in the desert, if you can't walk, pay for an off-road vehicle to the shooting point! Pay attention to the return time!
✅ Manbalag Lamasery
A Tibetan temple built during the Qianlong period, locals call it 'Little Lhasa'.
📍Navigate to 'Lamasery' There is a parking lot at the entrance
Free admission
Key point
Park at the entrance, the temple is halfway up the hill for free, and you need to walk a bit further up! But it's very photogenic! The temple closes at noon and reopens after 14:30. If you rent a costume, it's 200 yuan for 3 hours. There are no rentals around the temple, so rent in Wuhai and bring it over for photos!
🥢What to eat❓
✔Old Ama Mongolian Restaurant
✔Sanping Stewed Meat Restaurant
✔Longheng Braised Noodles
✔Ma Ji Lamb Restaurant
✔Huaiyuan Night Market
Beef pancakes, Nurmai spicy strips, rolled cold skin, Wu's milk fermented rice, I can never get used to the spicy mush.
What to wear❓
In a nutshell, it's all about high SPF protection!
Compared to sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, it's really more luggage-friendly
Bought this sun-protective skin-cooling garment with my sisters, it's very comfortable to walk in the desert~
Super slimming! I even have a waistline now! Fat life's joy! Looks great in photos!
The desert wind is strong!
Hats and sunglasses are best with a strap, and try to wear boots or slippers~
nathaniel_everettstorm
Yinchuan Huaiyuan Sightseeing Night Market! A must-visit local food street, of course!
Come to Yinchuan, and of course, you must check out the Huaiyuan Sightseeing Night Market! This place is a popular food hub, and the variety of snacks has been increasing over the years, with many special delicacies worth trying.
🎈Address: No. 128, Wencui North Street
Palace Crispy Beef Pie: The queue king of Huaiyuan Night Market, made in an open stall, clean and hygienic, with a crispy outside and tender inside.
Milk Egg Fermented Rice Soup: Fermented rice soup with goji berries and a sweet base layer, nutritious and healthy, with a superb taste.
Huaiyuan Spicy Huhu: Dip the cold pot skewer food into the spicy Huhu soup pot, allowing the spicy and aromatic flavors to permeate every corner.
Sauce Fragrant Sheep's Feet: Delicious taste, soft and glutinous texture.
Nuermai Spicy Strips: The characteristic spicy strips of Huaiyuan Night Market.
Ding Tiemin Roasted Egg: The roasted eggs are cooked to perfection, with a fragrant and tender taste.
Sweet Base Layer Milk Tea: A local specialty milk tea with a unique flavor.
Crispy Milk Sticks: 1 yuan each, 9.96 yuan for six, both the taste and flavor are quite good.
🚗Transportation Guide: Suitable for self-driving, there are inner streets nearby for parking, free of charge within 1 hour. Alternatively, take public transportation to the Xinhua Department Store Xixia Shop on route 106, or BRT1, 102 to Wencui Street Station.
Tips: There is a wide variety of food at Huaiyuan Night Market, and some delicacies may require queuing, so it's advised to plan your time in advance.
Travelpreneur
Ningxia Yinchuan | Huaiyuan Night Market Must-Try Snack Collection
I finally made it to the other side of the Anywhere Door - Huaiyuan Night Market!
Ningxia travel stop number six - Huaiyuan Night Market!
Huaiyuan Night Market is really different from our southern night markets! There are so many local snacks!
✅ Stuffed Belly Pork (Image 2)
Every bite of meat is super solid, paired with spicy soup, it's really amazing! There's no specific recommendation for which store to go to, I just chose randomly! This is something you can only taste locally!
✅ Potato Pancake (Image 3)
Xiaoqiang Potato Pancake, only after eating did I realize many people recommend this place! It's amazing, once you try it, it's everyone's recommended choice! Super affordable, 4 yuan each, you can't go wrong, you won't be cheated! The crispy potato edges are irresistible!
✅ Milk Egg Liao Zao (Image 4)
Generous with ingredients. The owner says Liao Zao doesn't contain alcohol, although its production method is similar to fermented rice wine, the fermentation time is different. So, even those who can't drink alcohol can enjoy it!
✅ Ding Tiemin Roasted Egg (Image 5)
This is my first time trying roasted eggs, quite a fresh experience, just a bit dry!
✅ Crab Roe Guoba Chicken (Image 6)
This Guoba Chicken place has many flavors: spicy, garlic, crab roe... and you can try for free! Personally, I think the garlic flavor is the best! The taste is rich and not too spicy!
✅ Crispy Little Mongolian Beef Pie (Image 7)
There's always a super long queue, just wanted to see what's special about it. First of all, the price is very affordable, 4.5 yuan each, and each piece of meat is also very solid, the crust is on the thicker and chewier side.
📝 Note tips:
Finally, images 8 to 10 are respectively Sheep's Trotters, Spicy Huhu, and Spicy Strips (I posted a sheep's head, but the platform said I violated the convention, haha, those who like sheep's head can give it a try). Many shops have them, and the taste varies from person to person, I personally think they are just average.
BRETT BALLARD
Ningxia, L Silver City Huaiyuan Night Market
Ningxia five days and four nights
DAY1️⃣Huaiyuan Night Market Picture Edition🥢
🛎️Lamb's hoof Lamb bone
Super delicious!! Don't miss it! Giant delicious and not smelly
🛎️Sauce fragrant cake
It's not the crispy kind, similar to a pancake, but it's quite fragrant
🛎️Beef cake
The queue is super long, but it's quite fast, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
🛎️Milk egg fermented rice picture
Rich milky fragrance, with a hint of the aroma of fermented rice, and soft and glutinous little balls, paired with melon seeds and raisins, it's something
The rest are ordinary haha