introduce

On the open wilderness in the northwest suburb of Yinchuan City, there are two ancient castles (Zhenbei Fort, Zhennan Fort) ruins, which are the famous ancient city of Zhenbei Fort in China. The castle is a cultural relic protection unit in Yinchuan City, and it is now the seat of Huaxia Western Film and Television City. The two castles were the garrison fortresses set up during the Ming and Qing Dynasties to defend against the invasion of Yinchuan Prefecture by various ethnic groups north of Helan Mountain. Zhenbei Fort also got its name. The local people call them "Old Castle" and "New Castle". According to local chronicles, the old castle was built in the thirteenth year of Hongzhi in the Ming Dynasty (1500), and the new castle was built in the fifth year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1740).

opening hours

Please consult the scenic spot for specific opening hours