Yulin travel guide How to travel in Yulin

1. Yulin is located in the northernmost part of Shaanxi Province. It has a long history and is the birthplace of loess culture. The long and winding Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty passes through the area and separates the Loess Plateau of northern Shaanxi from the vast Mu Us Desert, creating the unique charm of this fortress ancient city. The nine-bend Yellow River is majestic, and the vast desert is desolate and majestic. On Zhenbeitai, the lonely smoke of the desert in the past, and the heroic spirit of the frontier fortress are still there; beside Hongjiannao, the gulls are flying, the sky is high and the clouds are clear, it is comfortable and comfortable. The melodious Xintian Tour floats across the Loess Plateau, the passionate Yangko dance spreads across the land of northern Shaanxi, the earthen cave dwellings that are warm in winter and cool in summer, and the exquisite and festive paper-cutting of northern Shaanxi. Yulin people use their own way to decorate this land with unique characteristics The beauty.

2. Best travel time: Yulin area has four distinct seasons, with windy and sandy spring, rainy summer and cold winter. Generally, the climate and temperature in autumn (September-November) are moderate, which is the most suitable for visiting Yulin.

3. Clothing guide: Yulin is very windy and sandy, especially in spring. There are often blowing sand weather and strong sunshine. You must bring all windproof and sunscreen items. In addition, Yulin has a large temperature difference between morning and evening. Warm clothing is required. Especially in autumn and winter, you must pay more attention to changes in temperature.

4. Guide to tourist attractions in Yulin. Longzhou Danxia Landform Natural Scenic Area. It is currently the largest Danxia landform scenic spot in Shaanxi. The locals call it "Wave Valley", "Hongshimao", and also called Jingbian Red Sandstone Canyon. The red sandstone shows various strange postures and colors under the erosion of wind and rain. Different scenery will appear at different angles and time. When the sky is clear after rain, the color of the red sandstone will be more vivid, and it will also form special light and shadow in the sunlight. The scenery is spectacular and unique, attracting the attention of many famous photographers. However, the scenic area has not yet been developed. In order to prevent man-made damage, the main scenery has been protected by barbed wire. You need to pay attention to safety when playing.

5. Xianglu Temple: "Xianglu Evening Photo" is one of the eight scenic spots in ancient Jiazhou. . Xianglu Temple faces the sky on three sides. There is only a 1.5-meter-long and 1-meter-wide overpass connected to the main peak. Standing on the bridge, you feel like you are in the clouds, which is very thrilling. The temple looks across the Yellow River and Shanxi on the other side, offering a sweeping view of the Loess Plateau of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces.

6. Hongshi Gorge Ecological Park: Hongshi Gorge is also called Xiongshi Gorge. The Great Wall passes through the gorge, and it has the reputation of "the most beautiful scenery of the Great Wall". The east and west cliffs of Hongshi Gorge face each other, and caves are carved into the rocks. Most of the grottoes are located on the east cliff. The most interesting thing is the cliff stone carvings in the gorge, which are known as the "Forest of Steles" in the gorge. The location where the movie "Ashes of Time" was filmed is the most suitable place to visit in the evening, when the red rocks reflect the sun, making it particularly beautiful.

7. Zhenbeitai: Zhenbeitai is the largest existing beacon tower on the Great Wall. It is known as "the first beacon tower on the Great Wall". It is also known as the three wonders of the Great Wall along with Shanhaiguan Pass and Jiayuguan Pass. It overlooks Yulin City and Hongshixia Reservoir, and the scenery is spectacular. If the weather is clear, you can also see the ruins of six beacon towers. Before going on stage to play, you can visit the newly built "Great Wall Museum" to learn about the history of the scenic spot and the surrounding landforms.