Western Xia mausoleums
Yinchuan, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Western Xia mausoleums are an archaeological site and necropolis in China. This World Heritage Site covers an area of 39 square kilometers and dates back to the 12th century.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily high temperatures range from 24 °C to 30 °C. The wettest months are July and August, which see about 47 mm and 50 mm of rain respectively. The winter months of December and January are the coldest, with daily lows reaching as low as -11 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly into Yinchuan Hedong International Airport, which is 38 km away. The site is located 912 km from Beijing. While visiting, you can also travel to the Helan Mountains, which are 44.4 km away. This site is ranked 111th among the most looked-up sights in China on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is August, with about 50 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -11 | -7 | -2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 5 | -2 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 27 | 29 | 47 | 50 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
