Yinchuan belongs to one of the earliest areas in which the Chinese nation was developed. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that the city is “a pearl on desert”. West side of the city has a famous national-level scenic spot- the XiXia Imperial Tomb. The nearby attractions are Shapotou-National 5A-level scenic spot, Helan Mountain rock paintings, etc.

Autumn always shows intoxicating scenery and nice weather, and it is a perfect time to visit. The golden leaves fall and cover the streets and parks. It will be too late to visit Shapotou in the end of October, the cold wind blows and rain falls, but it is not such hot as Summer time. You can take a sheepskin raft drifting down the Yellow River, walk the glass bridge across the Yellow River, play sand boarding, ride a camel, ride a desert SUV. For those who wants to challenge themselves, try the Yellow River flying lock and bungee jumping. It is a place very worthwhile to visit, and is located in Zhongwei, a 3-hour drive south of Yinchuan.

银川属于中华民族开发较早的区域之一，自古有塞上明珠的说法，城西有著名的国家级风景区西夏王陵。附近好玩的景点有沙坡头－国家5A级景区，贺兰山岩画等。

秋天景色醉人，金色的落叶布满了街道和公园，是游玩的好时节。沙坡头十月底就不适合去了，天气变冷，偶尔下雨，却也不再像夏天那般炎热。可乘坐羊皮筏子顺黄河漂流，走玻璃栈桥横跨黄河，滑沙，骑骆驼，沙漠越野车，喜欢刺激的可以试试黄河飞锁，蹦极。很值得一去的景点，位于中卫，银川以南3小时车程。