Yinchuan has been built for 2121 years. Due to its three major characteristics of the ancient capital of Western Xia, Hui ethnic customs, and the Jiangnan region, it was announced by the State Council as the second batch of national historical and cultural cities in 1986, ranking among the 110 historical and cultural cities in the country. There are numerous historical and cultural relics distributed in the ancient city, which reflect the development and changes of various historical periods in Yinchuan.
Yinchuan, as the capital of Ningxia, the Yellow River's diversion during different historical periods not only nurtured it into a "land of fish and rice" with 72 consecutive lakes, but also left behind a large amount of organic rich, water and fertilizer retaining irrigation and silting soil in the eastern plain area, enriching Ningxia's agricultural production and diet. Half bowl of noodles and half bowl of rice are a vivid summary of the dietary habits of the Yinchuan people. Most locals have lunch rice and afternoon noodles. In addition, Yinchuan is a place where Hui people are good at making noodles, and it is also a city of immigrants. Over time, Yinchuan has a rich variety of noodles. Although it cannot be compared to Shanxi, a major province of noodles, where there are no differences in a year, it also has a place that cannot be underestimated in the northern region known for its noodles. The most famous bowl of noodles in Yinchuan is lamb noodles. The traditional representative of mutton noodles in Yinchuan is mutton kneaded noodles. It is a very famous noodle dish in the northwest region, especially in Yinchuan, Ningxia. People here often go to the kneaded noodles restaurant to eat a large bowl alone since elementary school. The lamb is fresh and tender, the soup is mellow, the noodles are smooth, and the side dishes are delicious. A bowl of kneaded noodles is served, and every bite has a surprise, and every bite is satisfying. Paired with a piece of raw garlic, one piece of garlic per mouthful - raw garlic is spicy and refreshing on the brain, the noodles are smooth and smooth on the stomach, and there is also a fragrance of meat and mushrooms in the mouth, which will leave a lasting aftertaste for those who have eaten it.