A hidden gem for short trips: Yinchuan, Ningxia

👣 Yinchuan, this small northwestern city, is truly a treasure! 👍 It boasts the picturesque scenery of "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall" and irresistible local delicacies, plus it's budget-friendly and uncrowded~ Just returned from Yinchuan and couldn't wait to share this ultimate guide with you! 🔥 🌟 Must-visit attractions: 📍 Western Film Studio in Zhenbeibao The filming location of "A Chinese Odyssey"! Dressing up as Zixia Fairy for photos under the city wall is absolutely magical. Ticket: 80 RMB/person, recommended visit duration: 3 hours 😃 📍 Western Xia Imperial Tombs The mysterious "Oriental Pyramids". Recommend buying the combo ticket with shuttle bus (118 RMB) unless you want to walk your legs off. Last entry at 17:00 😭 📍 Helan Mountain Rock Carvings An artistic gallery of ancient humans, 40-minute drive from downtown. Suggest visiting together with Han Meilin Art Museum (combo ticket 70 RMB) 💰 📍 Shuidonggou The hidden troop caves are super interesting! Must-try: camel cart and tractor rides for full experience (ticket 60 RMB, transportation combo ticket offers better value) 😃 🍜 Food guide: ✅ Guoqiang Shouzhu (Beijing West Road branch): Locals' favorite! Their hand-grabbed mutton has zero gaminess, perfectly paired with Eight-Treasure Tea ✅ Huaiyuan Night Market: Opens at 6pm! Must-eats: beef pies, spicy hot pot, grilled eggs. Just 30 RMB per person for a feast 🤩 ✅ Delonglou Hotpot: Copper-pot boiled mutton with secret sesame sauce - the meat slices are so fresh they can stand on the plate! 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: ☑️ Dayuecheng commercial area: Hyatt Place for prime location with mall downstairs ☑️ Near Drum Tower: Home Inn Neo for great value, within walking distance to Yuhuang Pavilion ☑️ By Huaiyuan Night Market: Many unique B&Bs, super convenient for late-night snacks 🚗 Transportation tips: ① Most downtown attractions cost <20 RMB by taxi 💰 ② Recommend chartered car to Western Xia Tombs (~150 RMB/day) 💰 ③ Airport shuttle to downtown only 20 RMB/person 💰