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My Hometown— Ningxia
Wu Longfei
Introduction
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Ningxia officially Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region , is
an autonomous region of the people’s Republic of China
located in the northwest part of the country.
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Ningxia is bounded by Shaanxi to the east, Gansu to the
south and west, and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to
the north and has an area of around 66,400 square kilometres
(25,600 sq mi). This sparsely settled, mostly desert region lies
partially on the Loess Plateau and in the vast plain of the
Yellow River, and features the Great Wall of China along its
northeastern boundary. Over the years an extensive system of
canals has been built. Extensive land reclamation and
irrigation projects have made increased cultivation possible.
History
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Ningxia and its surrounding areas were
incorporated into the Qin Dynasty as early as the 3rd
century BC. Throughout the Han Dynastyand the
Tang Dynasty there were several large cities
established in the region, and by the 11th century the
Tangut tribe had established the Western Xia
Dynastyon the outskirts of the then Song Dynasty.
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In 1914, Ningxia was merged with the province
of Gansu; in 1928, however, it was detached and
became a province.
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In 1958, Ningxia formally became an autonomous
region of China.
Geography
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The Yellow River flows through Ningxia. The
Ningxia ecosystem is one of the least studied regions in
the world. Some plant genera in Ningxia have been
estimated at over 40,000 years old.
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Ningxia is a relatively dry, desert-like region.
Ningxia’s deserts include the Tengger in Shapotou.
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The northern section, through which the Yellow
River flows, supports the best agricultural land. A
railroad, linking Lanzhou with Baotou, crosses the
region. A highway has been built across the Yellow
River at Yinchuan.
Governance
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The politics of Ningxia is structured in a dual
party-government system like all other governing
institutions in mainland China.
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The Chairman of the Autonomous Region is the
highest-ranking official in the People's Government
of Ningxia. However, in the Autonomous Region's
dual party-government governing system, the
Chairman has less power than the Communist Party
of China Ningxia Committee Secretary.
Main City
 Yinchuan银川 (The Captial City)
 Shizhuishan 石嘴山
 Wuzhong 吴忠
 Zhongwei 中卫
 Guyuan 固原
Religion
Ningxia has a larger Muslin and a small
Christian population. Church leaders from
Ningxia have been detained in 2011. Ningxia
also has many Buddhists and Taoists. The
Diary of Ma Yan is a diary by a female Muslim
from Ningxia.
University
Ningxia University 宁夏大学 (211 Project)
 Northern Nationalities University北方民族大
学
Ningxia Medical University 宁夏医科大学
Tourism
Xixia Tombs （西夏王陵）
Helan Mountain （贺兰山）
Shahu Lake （沙湖）
Shapotou District （沙坡头）
The Hui Culture Park （中华回乡文化园）
Xixia Tombs
 The Western Xia tombs at the foot of the Helan
Mountains in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of
northwestern China includes nine imperial
mausoleums and 250 tombs of imperial relatives and
officials. This burial complex lies some 40 km
westward from capital city of the Western Xia, the
Xingqing fu or Xingqing, what is modern-day
Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous
Region.
Helan Mountain
 “Helan” from the Mongolian, is the meaning of Horse.
 Helan Mountain of plants and animals and
underground is very rich in mineral resources.
 Helan Mountain Rock Paintings of the Helan
Mountain area record of ancient nomadic life, to the
north in Shizuishan, south of more than 250 km
Zhongwei of more than 10 Yamaguchi, distributed
1,000 pieces of rock paintings, individual patterns
over 20,000 . Helan Pass is a one of the many rock
paintings of the mountain.
Sand Lake
Located in Pingluo County, 56 kilometers
north of Yinchuan City .
5A Scenic Spot
Sand Lake is similar in shape to a golden shoe;
hence the name “Shoe-shaped Gold Lake.”
Looking over to the south, we can see the
rolling sand dune; to the north, we can see
green water with reeds.
Shapotou District
 It is located in zhongwei city.
 Shapotou of Ningxia was selected one of the most
beautiful places in china by the magazine of Chinese
National Geography.
 Here is famous for its unique natural sight, and enjoys
honor on the world due to its sand-treatment
achievement of Wheat Grass Square. Sand results
shocked the world and called it “ a miracle in the
history of mankind sand”, was awarded the United
Nations” Global 500 environmental protection” unit.
The Hui Culture Park
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The Park of Custom and Culture in the
Homeland of Chinese Hui People located in the land
of fruit in the west, Yongning county.
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It is a national scenery spot with the theme of
Hui culture.
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It can hold thousands of visitors for various
entertainments, Islamic buildings, the Hui history and
cultural relics, to feel the spirit and civilization of the
Hui people. You can visit the grand prayer hall to
learn about the Muslim ceremonials and the faith of
Hui people as well as the charm of mosque.
Specialty
Ningxia Five Treasure (宁夏五宝):
Wolfberry （枸杞）---Red
Licorice （甘草）---Yellow
Tibet Lamb Skin (滩羊皮）---White
Helan Stone （贺兰石）---Blue
Hair Weeds (发菜）---Black
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