Northern Shaanxi 3-Day Trip: Hukou Waterfall, Wave Valley, Maoxiang Grand Canyon

During the holiday, why not take the kids on a spontaneous geological adventure in Northern Shaanxi! See waterfalls, walk through canyons, admire Danxia landforms, and let your little ones learn and play in nature, creating a unique parent-child memory on the Loess Plateau.

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👉🏼 Jingbian Wave Valley:

📍 Longzhou Town, Jingbian County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province

Adult ticket 90 RMB, children half price, glass bridge 50 RMB (optional)

Known as the "Mars base on Earth," the magical red rocks are super attractive to kids and make for cool photos! The entire trail is easy to walk, suitable for a slow stroll with children. It is recommended to reserve 3-4 hours and take plenty of breaks.

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👉🏼 Yucha Grand Canyon

📍 Yucha Village, Ganquan County, Yan'an City

Ticket 98 RMB, shuttle bus 70 RMB/person, free for children under 1.2 meters

There are 7 canyons in total; for kids, we recommend Huashugou Canyon, where the lighting is dreamy and children love the colorful light and shadow! Some areas are narrow, so watch your kids carefully and wear non-slip shoes for safety.

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👉🏼 Maoxiang Grand Canyon

📍 Northeast side of Zhidan County, Yan'an City

Ticket includes electric cart and rain boots for 78 RMB, family tickets available at a discount

A rare red sandstone canyon in Asia, about 3 kilometers long. You can let the kids splash in the water and look for interesting stones. Remember to change into rain boots in advance and bring water and snacks, as there are no sales points inside.

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👉🏼 Hukou Waterfall

📍 Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an City

Adult ticket 100 RMB, shuttle bus 40 RMB, children discounts available

The "world's largest yellow waterfall" is spectacular, and kids will definitely say wow! Rainbows often appear on sunny days. Remember to keep a safe distance and take plenty of photos of your kids!

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✅ Northern Shaanxi 3-Day Family Tour:

Day 1: Xi'an - Hukou Waterfall - Yan'an (stay in the city, easy evening stroll and dining)

Day 2: Yan'an - Wave Valley - Zhidan (quiet accommodation, suitable for families with kids)

Day 3: Zhidan - Maoxiang Grand Canyon - return to Xi'an (depart in the afternoon, rest on the bus)

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✅ Yucha + Hukou 2-Day Short Trip:

Day 1: Xi'an - Hukou Waterfall - stay in Ganquan (arrive early to rest at the hotel)

Day 2: Ganquan - Yucha Grand Canyon - return trip (choose two canyons to visit, not tiring)

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🌱 Autumn Dressing Guide for Kids:

Northern Shaanxi has large temperature differences between morning and evening. Recommended outfit:

[Long-sleeve inner layer + outdoor jacket + long pants + sneakers]

Bring an extra sun hat and a vest for easy layering.

PS: UV rays are strong in Wave Valley, be sure to protect your kids from the sun with hats and sunscreen.