银川

銀川

Yínchuān

noun #87,912

Meanings

Literally 'silver river' or 'silver plain'. The origin of the name is debated, possibly related to the Yellow River or local geography.

欢迎来到银川！

Huānyíng láidào Yínchuān!

Welcome to Yinchuan!

银川是宁夏的首府。

Yínchuān shì Níngxià de shǒufǔ.

Yinchuan is the capital of Ningxia.

culture

Yinchuan is known for its Islamic culture and cuisine, reflecting the large Hui population in Ningxia.

history

Yinchuan was once the capital of the Western Xia dynasty (1038–1227).

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