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.

Post by @1r3th_1llum1n@t1 | Sep 7, 2024