Ningxia: The Yellow River enriches Ningxia

Author: Wei Liming
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: It is not difficult to gain a snapshot understanding of China's past and present, but to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China is not something that can be achieved overnight. In this regard, the "Panoramic China" series aims to help readers, especially foreign readers. The outstanding feature of this series is its publication in units of provinces, cities, and districts, with several volumes edited and published, each an independent book, introducing the most distinctive highlights of various regions from different perspectives, richly illustrated with text and images. Through these highlights, readers can learn about the authentic and vibrant daily life, diverse social landscapes, developing economic conditions, and related information of the local areas.
The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is located along the Yellow River in northwest China, with the river flowing through nearly 400 kilometers of its territory, providing an annual irrigation capacity of 4 billion cubic meters. The Yellow River has endowed Ningxia with abundant natural and cultural resources, earning it the reputation of "The Yellow River enriches Ningxia" since ancient times. Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is one of China's five provincial-level autonomous regions, with the Hui population accounting for approximately 35% of the region's total population. Within Ningxia, there are mysterious Western Xia Tombs, Helan Mountain rock carvings, as well as scenic spots like Shuidonggou Site and ancient Great Wall, which serve as witnesses to the region's long history.
This book primarily introduces the culture of the Hui people, showcasing the charm of Ningxia's cultural heritage, such as the Western Xia Tombs and Helan Mountain rock carvings, as well as the changes and stories of modern Ningxia.