The magnificent cemetery architecture and the undulating Helan Mountain form a beautiful landscape. [Photo/WeChat account: nxtour]

The Xixia Imperial Tombs are located at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia Hui autonomous region. [Photo/WeChat account: nxtour]

The Xixia Imperial Tombs, a sprawling imperial burial complex during the Xixia Dynasty (1038–1227), are located at the eastern foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia Hui autonomous region. The site, comprising nine imperial mausoleums and 271 burial attendant tombs, is the best-preserved archaeological relic from the Xixia Dynasty. Its outstanding universal value was recognized globally when it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July.

Strolling through it, visitors can witness the remains of precious cultural relics and feel the mysterious charm of stones inscribed with Xixia characters, experiencing the richness of a millennia-old civilization.