Yulin 1 seen from the air: Shaanxi's most unique natural scenery is hidden in the largest prefecture-level city in the province.

Here, there are majestic deserts in the northwest and delicate water towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

4,300 years ago, Shimao people created a high degree of civilization here that has not been cracked so far;

2000 years ago, Qin Shihuang sent Meng Tian to take this place as the front line and attack the Xiongnu in the north;

65,438+0,600 years ago, the Huns established the enduring Wantong City here.

/kloc-resisted the southward migration of Liao in Linzhou 0/000 years ago;

600 years ago, it was designated as one of the nine major towns, and since then it has had a new name: Yulin!

From the banks of the Yellow River to the White Mountains, from the ancient city of Yulin to the cave compound,

Please follow our aerial camera and enjoy the charm of Yulin together.

From now on, this platform will launch six episodes of documentary "Aerial Photography of Yulin".

The first episode: landscape Yulin;

The second episode: cultural sites;

The third episode: military towns;

The fourth episode: the treasures of folk houses;

Episode 5: Temple Taoist Temple;

Episode 6: Red Yulin.

Today's first episode: Landscape Yulin was grandly launched.

Yulin is located in the northernmost part of Shaanxi Province, at the junction of the Loess Plateau and the Mu Us Sandy Land, and it is a transitional zone between the Loess Plateau and the Inner Mongolia Plateau. The Yellow River faces Shanxi Province across the river in the east, Ningxia and Gansu in the west and Yan 'an in the south, which is the border of Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Mongolia and Shanxi provinces. It is 385 kilometers long from east to west and 263 kilometers wide from north to south, accounting for 20% of Shaanxi's land area. It is the largest prefecture-level city in Shaanxi.

Baiyu Mountain is the highest mountain range in Yulin, known as the "roof of northern Shaanxi", with an average elevation of 1600- 1800 meters. Important rivers in northern Shaanxi, such as Wuding River, Yanhe River and Luohe River, all originated in Bai Yushan.

The White Mountains run east-west, extending to Ningxia in the west and Zizhou County in the east, with a length of about 200 kilometers. In the pre-Qin period, Bai Yu was once a land with rich forests and grass and leisurely cattle and sheep.

However, with the destruction of the natural environment, White has suffered from serious soil erosion, fragmented surface and criss-crossing gullies, which once became the most unsuitable area for human survival. Through efforts in recent years, soil erosion in White mountainous areas has been controlled and the ecological environment has been greatly improved. Especially in summer and autumn, there are white potato flowers, yellow sunflower flowers and pink buckwheat flowers everywhere, and rows of white wind turbines are rotating in the distance, forming a harmonious and beautiful scenic line.

Danxia landform is the most beautiful natural landscape on the Loess Plateau. Enjoy the Danxia landform in Yulin, including Mahuangliang Geopark and Jingbian Langgu. Mahuangliang Geopark is located 30 kilometers east of Yuyang District, which is the highest point in Yuyang District. Named for its high terrain and the growth of ephedra.

The park is a typical loess plateau landform with thousands of valleys criss-crossing. Dianfang Reservoir is the core area of Geopark. The green lake is surrounded by layers of Danxia landform. It is called the Maldives on the high loess slope, and it is a charming scenery that countless travelers and photographers yearn for.

Longzhou Danxia is located in Longzhou Fort, 22 kilometers southeast of Jingbian County. Fiona Fang is surrounded by Cangshan Mountain and green water, and covered with red Danxia which is nearly 100 km. It is a natural Danxia landform museum and one of the best preserved Danxia landform areas in China.

After tens of millions of years of wind and rain, geological relics such as Danxia Stone Wall, Danxia Stone Column, Danxia Fangshan Mountain and Danxia Cave have been formed, which have shocking visual effects. They are called "valleys" in China, and they are excellent places for geological research, photographic exploration and tourism.

North of Yulin Great Wall is Mu Us Desert. The Mu Us Desert used to have sparse vegetation and harsh environment.

After decades of management, the area of Mu Us desert has been greatly reduced today, and it has been replaced by forests, Haizi and oases. Since the founding of New China, Yulin people have improved the forest and grass coverage from 1.8% in the past to 43% today through artificial afforestation and natural restoration. Therefore, it is difficult to see patches of desert in this area today, replaced by lush trees.

To understand the achievements of Yulin people in sand control, you can go to Yulin Desert National Forest Park, Jingbian Wutai Forest Park and Dingbian Shiguangyin Sand Control Memorial Hall to feel on the spot.

The Yellow River is the largest river in Yulin. Yulin section of the Yellow River flows through five cities and counties: Fugu, Shenmu, Jiaxian, Wubao and Qingjian. The Yellow River runs through the north and south in this area and is deeply embedded in the Loess Plateau. The valley depth is above 100 meters, which is called the Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon.

The northernmost part of the Yellow River in Yulin is the wall town in the border area of Qin, Mongolia and Jin, which is known as the "three provinces where chickens crow and smell". The Yellow River draws a big "S Bay" at the junction of the three provinces. This bend is about 5km long and 1 km wide. Locals call it "Longwan", which is the first bay where the Yellow River enters Shaanxi and has very high ornamental value.

The shore of Longwan is Ya Dan landform, which is 10 km long. The rocks are all red and white, which is called soft sandstone in geology. Arsenite is extremely poor, and plants grow in arsenite, which is almost difficult to grow, just like highly toxic arsenic. According to historical records, Emperor Kangxi stopped here after putting down the rebellion in Grdan and was attracted by the colorful still life in front of him. He learned that there was no name here, so he named it Lianhuatun.

The first bay of the Yellow River is the northern starting point of Shaanxi highway along the Yellow River. With the opening of the Yellow River Highway in recent years, tourists can drive down the river from here, all the way through Yulin, Yan 'an and Weinan, and reach the Guanzhong Plain. Along the Yellow River Highway, you can enjoy the core scenery of the Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon of the Yellow River, which has become the first self-driving highway in Shaanxi. This road is a typical gully region of the Loess Plateau.

1February, 936, Chairman Mao came to Gaojiagua tableland in Qingjian, Yulin, witnessed the Loess Plateau and the Jiuqu Yellow River, and returned to Yuanjiagou village where he lived, where he wrote "Spring and Snow in Qinyuan". Nowadays, Gaojiagua, where Chairman Mao stopped, has built a scenic spot in the north, which can not only appreciate the magnificent scenery of the Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorge, but also appreciate the leader's feelings of "counting romantic figures and looking to the present" of a generation of great men.

Yulin section of the Yellow River is tortuous and changeable. "Ninety-nine bays of the Yellow River in the world" describes the Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon of the Yellow River. Among them, Taiji Bay is one of the turning points of the Yellow River and has strong ornamental value.

Taiji Bay is located in Zhaojiapan Village, 45 kilometers east of Qingjian County. It is located in one of the ninety-nine headlands of the Yellow River, facing shilou county across the river. Nature's uncanny workmanship makes the Yellow River turn almost 360 degrees here. Looking down from the air, Taiji Bay and Shanxi * * * on the other side form a picture of gossip Taiji, telling the beauty of ancient Qin Jin.

Wuding River, a first-class tributary of the Yellow River, flows through Dingbian, Jingbian, Mizhi, Suide and Qingjian counties of Yulin, with a total length of 49 1km, and is the mother river of Yulin.

The Wuding River originated in Bai Yushan, Dingbian County, and its upstream is called Liu Honghe, which is called Wuding River after flowing through Jingbian New Bridge. The middle reaches of the Wuding River are in a relatively flat area, forming an oasis, which is a rare grain-producing area in northern Shaanxi and a battleground for military strategists.

After accepting the tributaries of Yuxi River, Liuhe River, Dali River and Huaining River, the lower reaches of Wuding River entered the loess gully region, forming many natural wonders. The fish spot in Qingjian is one of them. Standing on the top of the mountain, looking down from a distance, a huge stone fish lies vertically at the bottom of the valley, its head is uncertain, its tail swings far away from the mountain, and it is surrounded by valleys, which makes people marvel at the ingenuity of nature.

Shenmu Hongjiannao, located at the junction of Shaanxi and Mongolia, is the largest natural lake in Shaanxi Province and the largest desert freshwater lake in China. It is known as the "Pearl of the Desert". Its water area is 54 square kilometers, the coastline is 43.7 kilometers long, the lake is sparkling, the smoke is vast, the aquatic plants are rich and the environment is pleasant. It is an ideal water park for tourism and holiday.

Dingbian Salt Lake is located in the northwest of Dingbian County, bordering Yanchi County in Ningxia. There are more than a dozen salt lakes in this area, which is the only lake salt producing area in Shaanxi Province. The largest salt lake is called Gouchi Salt Lake. The development of Gouchi Salt Lake began in the Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,000 years. The raw salt produced is called "green salt" in history.

Because the lake contains a large number of algae and different mineral components, it looks gorgeous and beautiful under the sunlight.

Next notice: cultural sites. It is expected to be launched within a week.