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"Niche yet profound, realistic yet magical" is my first impression of this place.
The scenery here is unique and unknown to everyone, but when talking about it, everyone knows that the heritage here is rich and profound, and it is shining, but the infinite scenery here is unforgettable!
This is an unknown treasure land where countless completely different landscapes coexist, including canyons, waterfalls, forests, Gobi Desert, Danxia, and ice caves!
The scenery here is comparable to the American West, and the magical light and shadow world of the Antelope Canyon in the United States has a similar location here!
The U-shaped river bend of Horseshoe Bend in the United States is also found here, and there are nearly ten U-shaped river bends here, as well as 5 super shocking S-shaped river bends. The United States is the Colorado River, and we are the Yellow River!
The western United States has the 446-kilometer-long Grand Canyon of the Colorado River and the 725-kilometer-long Yellow River Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon!
This is the Loess Plateau, this is - Qin and Jin!
When you come to Qin and Jin, you must check in at these places, these scenery are absolutely unique!
China's second-largest waterfall, the world's largest yellow waterfall, and one of the most famous attractions in the Shanxi-Shaanxi Yellow River Grand Canyon, is where the Yellow River's surface width changes from 300 meters to 20 meters. The rapidly flowing water cascades over a 20-meter-high cliff, creating a breathtaking scene of "the Yellow River flowing from the sky"!
Located upstream of Hukou Waterfall, the Yellow River forms five "S"-shaped turns here, and is known as the "No. 1 Bend of the Yellow River in the World". There is a saying that "There are 99 bends in the Yellow River in the world, and the most beautiful is Qiankun Bend". It is the best place to watch the sunrise and sunset of the Yellow River!
The scenery is similar to Arizona's Wave Valley, a rare Danxia wonderland. Especially at sunset, it looks as if the earth is slowly flowing! The rocks in Wave Valley are formed from massive sand dunes that began to form during the Jurassic period 150 million years ago. These dunes were continuously covered by red sand infiltrated by groundwater. Over time, minerals in the water solidified the sand into sandstone, creating a layered structure.
The scenery is similar to Antelope Canyon in the western United States. It's a world of light and shadow, with sunlight entering from the top of the canyon, creating a magical effect of color! This place dates back hundreds of millions of years, when an earthquake split the mountain apart, creating cracks that were then washed away by rain, gradually forming the canyon landscape we see today.
The ancient ferry crossings along the Yellow River from the Ming and Qing dynasties still boast seven largely intact residential complexes and over 40 ancient courtyards. From the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Qikou's reputation as "the premier town on the Nine-Bend Yellow River" and "a small metropolis for both water and land transport" spread throughout northern and southern China. During the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty, there were over 60 commercial shops, rising to over 260 in the fifth year of the Republic of China. Lijiashan Village, a unique site, preserves a rare cluster of ancient cave dwellings high in the mountains, one of the three great discoveries of the renowned painter Wu Guanzhong.
Located near Ningwu County, Shanxi Province, lies a natural ice cave formed three million years ago. The ice inside never melts year-round, requiring a cotton-padded jacket to enter even in the summer. Research has revealed that the cave's opening allows cold winter winds to enter but keeps the hot summer air out, creating a natural ice bank. If the opening were sealed, this 10,000-year-old ice cave would completely melt in just 40 years!
The rare Yadan landform wonder looks like the surface of Mars, with layers of red and white overlapping, so colorful!
The place where the Great Wall meets the Yellow River, from here the Yellow River changes direction and flows southward, breaking out of the 725-kilometer-long Yellow River Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon.
Dating back about 4,000 years, it is the largest prehistoric city site discovered in China so far and was selected as one of the "Top Ten Field Archaeological Discoveries in the World" in 2012!
Shangri-La in northern China, a little-known green wilderness, is one of the most complete and concentrated areas of natural secondary forest distribution in China's warm temperate zone, preserving large areas of North China deciduous forest and large spruce forests!
Top seller for 4 consecutive years, experience the Loess Plateau, one of China's four major plateaus
Classic attractions + niche wonders, absolutely refresh your cognition of the beautiful scenery of Qin and Jin
Live in a cave, make flower buns, cut window paper-cuts, learn to sing folk songs, cruise on the Yellow River, and experience the folk customs of Qin and Jin
Grottoes, ancient buildings, ancient ferries, and ancient villages provide an immersive understanding of the rich cultural history of the Qin and Jin dynasties
The Qin-Jin Classic Loop Route: Explore Northern Shaanxi and Central Shanxi, and Unlock the Cultural Heritage of the Loess Plateau
Pingyao Ancient City + Wang Family Courtyard + Hukou Waterfall + Jin Temple: Visit these must-see attractions
Yucha Grand Canyon + Wave Valley + Lijiashan Village + Qikou Ancient Town + Yellow River Gallery, experience the unique geological wonders of the loess
Arrange to watch the sunrise and sunset, cruise on the Yellow River, make flower buns, cut flower paper, and stay in the courtyard of the ancient city
A trip to the lesser-known scenery of Qin and Jin, including the Ming Great Wall of Shanxi, the Lotus Trail, the Loess Peaks, Luya Mountain, and the Cliff Carvings, to experience the most magnificent scenery of Qin and Jin!
Cliff plank road + Wannian Ice Cave + Laoniuwan + Yucha Grand Canyon + Qingshui River + Guangwu Ming Great Wall, see different scenery and take a different path!
Stay in the scenic area for 4 nights, with plenty of time to play and take photos, without rushing the itinerary, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and embrace your true self in the mountains
The Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon is one of the ten most beautiful canyons in China. The thousands of ravines and gullies here, the converging Yellow River snakes, the plains and mudflats in the east of the Yellow River, and the different terrains have stirred up beautiful and diverse scenery and cultural landscapes, full of legendary colors from ancient times to the present.
See the landforms on both sides of the Yellow River, the winding river bends, the remains of the Great Wall, the ancient cave villages, the ancient temples, and the ancient ferry and canal transportation!
Enjoy the golden waterfalls of Hukou Waterfall, the Danxia sunset on the water in Wave Valley, the changing light and shadow of Yucha Canyon, and the treasure city of Yan'an. Explore the best attractions of northern Shaanxi in one go!
Discover photography spots that only local photographers can find, and take pictures that are different from others.
Shoot at Yucha Grand Canyon for a long time. Enter when the light is best and transfer by bus to save energy.
Wave Valley main scenic area + outdoor shooting + portrait model + sunrise and sunset, unlock the mysterious Danxia landform from multiple perspectives
