Yanchi, in Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, was a nomadic land for ethnic minorities. It was first built in the Warring States Period. It is a veritable small county with a thousand years of history. It is famous as the "Hometown of Tanyang in China". The mutton in Yanchi is very famous. However, as an ancient city with a still history, Yanchi has very profound cultural relics, which is another unique feature after the characteristic flavor.

Yanchi, in addition to being called the "Hometown of Tan Sheep in China", is also known as the "Museum of the Great Wall of China". The ancient Yanchi was located in the northern border, with an important strategic position. In order to consolidate the border defense, successive dynasties built many Great Walls here, including the ruins of the Great Wall built in various periods from the Warring States Period to the Tai to Ming Dynasties. There are four ancient Great Walls that are clearly visible today, three were built in the Ming Dynasty, and one was built in the Sui Dynasty.

Therefore, when traveling to Yanchi, in addition to eating mutton and drinking mutton soup, you also need to see the historical sites and scenery. Compared with the appearance of the Great Wall in people's impression, it is mostly built of bricks and stones, which is as majestic as a long dragon. However, the ancient Great Wall in Yanchi was built with rammed loess. Although it looks like an earth wall, its cultural value and cultural value cannot be underestimated.

【Great Wall Pass】

The Great Wall Pass located in the north of Yanchi City was built later, but in history there really was such a Great Wall named "Great Wall Pass". However, the buildings of Changguan City have been destroyed, and only tall earthen piers remain. Fortunately, the ruins of the Great Wall still exist nearby.

Today’s Great Wall Pass is not at the original site. It stands on top of the ancient city like a city tower, trying to tell everyone that there are many Great Wall passes in the world. The famous ones are Shanhaiguan, Gubeikou, Juyongguan, Shengjinguan, Jiayuguan, etc. etc., but the Great Wall Pass located in Yanchi is the only Great Wall named after "Great Wall" in historical records.

It is said that standing on the Great Wall, you can not only see the Huama City, but also the vast and endless prairie. But the twilight is dim and the lights are just coming on. At this moment, the Great Wall Pass is more ancient, and one can't help but think of how many secrets that history has never told behind the earthen walls that are about to be eroded by the years.

["Nine Songs" Folk Culture Park]

The "Nine Songs" Folk Culture Park is located on the right side of the Great Wall Pass, where all local folk cultural activities gather. "Nine Songs" is a folk appellation, which has been passed down from generation to generation in Yanchi County. Yanchi called the "Nine Twists" "Nine Twists and Eighteen Twists", and "Nine Twists" means nine bends and eighteen bends. Every Spring Festival, the Jiuqu Yellow River Lantern Festival is a unique local large-scale group entertainment activity, and dragon lanterns will be played at the same time.

"Nine tunes" are formed according to the eight trigrams of the nine palaces and eight trigrams of the Zhouyi, and are formed by nine tunes of the traditional pattern of wealth and honor.

There are Qian Palace, Kan Palace, Gen Palace, Zhen Palace, Xun Palace, Li Palace, Kun Palace, Dui Palace and Zhonggong Nine Palaces in the formation. Like a maze, full of infinite fun.

If you look down from the sky, this is a large square with nine equal small squares inside. Each small square and large square should be divided into horizontal and vertical lanes, with nine curved contours, each consisting of repeated paths. You can imagine how lively and spectacular it is every time you encounter folk activities.

【East Weng City of Huamachi】

In addition to the Great Wall left in Yanchi, there are also castle ruins. For example, the ancient city of Huamachi is not to be missed.

Huamachi East Urn City was first built in the Tianshun period of the Ming Dynasty. The south of the gate was named Yongning. Xie Wang Chong of the Qing Dynasty once inscribed the three characters "Huamachi", which cannot be recognized without squinting. It means "standing side by side and looking sideways". . However, the Dongweng City collapsed in the late 1960s and was restored and rebuilt in 2014.

Today's Wengcheng has a Guanyin Pavilion, and above the Wengcheng are the East Gate Tower, the Archery Tower, and the North and South Kuixing Towers. These buildings are two-story buildings with gable roofs, staggered brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, and gorgeous red lacquer.

Even if it is raining, under the hidden or visible clouds, these buildings are quite ancient and spectacular. Both tourists and citizens can walk on the Wengcheng, not only to see the historical sites, but also to feel the charm of the ancient city of Yanchi.

Huamachi East Urn City is an important part of Huamachi City. There used to be only three gates in Huamachi Ancient City, the South Gate, East Gate and North Gate, but all of them have been restored now. Although it is different from the ancient city gate, some places have been restored as old as the old ones, which are almost the same as the records in historical books, making people feel the ancient style in modern life.


【Travel Information】

1. Yanchi is located in Wuzhong City, but Yanchi does not have an airport or high-speed rail. Tourists generally need to transfer from Yinchuan Airport, or take a train to Yinchuan and then transfer to Yanchi.

2. In addition to the above three important scenic spots, the cultural relics in Yanchi also include the Ancient Great Wall Relics Park, Lingying Temple, Infinity Hall, Haba Lake and so on.

3. Special flavor of Yanchi: Tan sheep, oil cake, day lily, etc.