Wuzhong is situated in the center of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, neighboring Yinchuan in the north. It is bordered by Shaanxi in the east and also shares boundaries with Inner Mongolia and Gansu. Wuzhong is one of the main inhabited regions of Hui people, who made up 51.76% of its total population. Wuzhong has long taken credit for prosperous bazaar trade, which has earned it a reputation of “drought wharf”.
Facts of Wuzhong
Chinese Name: 吴忠市 (wú zhōng shì)
Location: in the center of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
Area: 27,000 square kilometers (10,425square miles) 
Population: 2,050,000 (Hui 720,000)
Nationalities: Hui, Han
Administrative Division: 1 district (Litong); 2 counties (Yanchi, Tongxin); 1 county-level city (Qingtongxia)

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History of Wuzhong
Human relics left thirty thousand years ago have been discovered in this area and in ancient times, pastoral-nomad tribes inhabited the region. During the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC) the court began water projects to help field irrigation and by the Tang Dynasty (618-907), it had become a flourishing land.

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What to see in Wuzhong?
The Loess Plateau, Ordos Massif, alluvial plain of the Yellow River and mountainous area are all geographic features of the city. The terrain of Wuzhong generally declines south- north. Its northern area belongs to the Yinchuan Plain, while the south has a distribution of hills and mountains. Here lists top attractions in Wuzhong.

Tongxin Great Mosque	108 Lamaist Stupas

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When to visit Wuzhong?
Wuzhong is situated inland, bearing a temperate semi-dry continental climate. It has four distinct seasons, but summer is not hot. Being one of the most abundantly sunny cities in China, Wuzhong has rich agricultural land favorable for farming. Generally, the temperature of Wuzhong weather varies greatly during the day and night. May to October is the golden season in Wuzhong, with comfortable weather and picturesque scenery.

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How to reach Wuzhong?
1. Wuzhong is only 60 kilometers from Yinchuan, within an hour's drive by highway. From Yinchuan's bus station near the South Gate Square, buses to Wuzhong depart every twenty minutes. Yinchuan tourist bus station in Donghuan Bei Lu also offers bus routes to Wuzhong. Wuzhong Bus Station is located in Litong Bei Jie. From 08:00 to 18:30, buses to Yinchuan depart every 15 minutes. 

2. Directions to the 108 Lamaist Stupas: Take public buses from the Qingtong city proper to the Qingtongxia Reservoir and then change to ferries. The entire journey will take about one and a half hours. In addition, Wuzhong has public buses running directly to the Tongxin Great Mosque or visitors can take private motorbikes to the destination. 

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Wuzhong Travel Tips
Special Local Products: Yellow River carp, pearl rice, apple, melon seed, Tan Sheep skin.
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0953-2039391
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 0953-2013253

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