Western Xia Tombs
The Western Xia Tombs are located at the foot of the Helan Mountain with an area of 50 square kilometers including nine imperial mausoleums and 250 tombs of imperial relatives and officials. They are dubbed the “Pyramids of China” by locals.
Compared to the wooden and stone structures of the Ming and Qing imperial tombs, the Western Xia Tombs were made from earth and brick. Effected by the Buddhist architecture, the style of these tombs are the combine of Han culture, Buddhist culture and Dangxiang culture.
Its evey main tombs has four corner towers, and an array of watchtowers, pavilions housing stone tablets, a sacrificial hall and a coffin platform, although most of these buildings are well beyond recognizable.
Unfortunately, during the war against the ancient Mongolian army from 1220 to 1227, the imperal tombs were damaged. What presents today is the piles of relics.
Ticket Price: RMB60
How to get there: there are sightseeing buses in North Gate Bus Station, South Gate Bus Station and Nanguan Mosque to Western Xia Tomb.
