🏛️ 5A National Attractions · Yinchuan
Last verified 30 Jun 2025
Yinchuan's official 5A roster stands at two: the movie-set city of Zhenbeibao in Xixia District and the Paleolithic–Great-Wall landscape of Shuidonggou in Lingwu. One delivers cinematic nostalgia, the other a deep-time desert frontier—perfect as a 1–2 day combo.
1 Quick Metrics
Total 5A sites
2
Themes
Film back-lots & folk-streets • Paleolithic site, loess canyons & Ming Great-Wall outposts
Ticket range
≈ ¥100–¥160 (seasonal combos/night shows extra)
Core hours
08:30–18:00 (summer evenings may extend; check mini-programs)
Real-name booking
Required on peak days via each site's WeChat mini-program
Getting there
No metro; 35–45 min ride-hail to Zhenbeibao • ~60–75 min to Shuidonggou
2 Why It Matters
Screens you can step into — Zhenbeibao's street sets jump across dynasties and film eras, built for close-up photography and cosplay.
China's "first Paleolithic site" open to travelers — Shuidonggou layers archeology, loess cliffs and Ming border defenses in one walking circuit.
Frontier arc in a weekend — From studio façades to wind-carved gullies and beacon towers, Yinchuan's pair covers culture + landscape without long transfers.
3 Pro Tips
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Zhenbeibao light — arrive before 10:00 for soft façades; rent period costumes near the main gate (deposit required).
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Golden-hour show — summer night illuminations run on select dates; book the "night-tour" add-on in the official mini-program.
3
Shuidonggou route — do the museum → loess boardwalk → boat/jeep loop → Great-Wall beacon clockwise to avoid backtracking.
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Dust & wind kit — scarf/sunglasses essential at Shuidonggou; trails are exposed and breezy.
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Ride-hail math — downtown ⇆ Zhenbeibao typically ¥40–¥70; ⇆ Shuidonggou ¥120–¥180 depending on pickup.
4 The Full 5A List
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Film back-lot & folk-street complex · Xixia District, Yinchuan
Zhenbeibao Western Film City / 镇北堡西部影视城
Multi-era streets (Tang → Republican), costume rentals, seasonal night illuminations; half-day is comfortable. Real-name e-ticket in "镇北堡西部影视城" mini-program.
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Paleolithic site + loess canyons + Ming Great-Wall outposts · Lingwu City
Shuidonggou Tourist Area / 水洞沟旅游区
Excavation museum, cliff boardwalks, short lake/river boat section and jeep/camel options; frontier beacon-tower views. Book via "宁夏水洞沟旅游区" mini-program.
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Thread these two into a compact loop—studio streets at sunrise, loess gullies by sunset—No Tourist Traps. No BS.