In which province is Shenmu a city?

Shenmu is a city in Shaanxi Province.

Shenmu City is located in the northern part of Shaanxi Province, China, in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, along the Great Wall, bordering the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to the north, Shanxi Province to the east, and Yulin City to the west. It is one of the largest counties in Shaanxi Province. The county has a total area of ??7,635 square kilometers, jurisdiction over 4 townships and 15 towns, and a population of approximately 378,000.

Shenmu City has a long history and rich cultural heritage. It was once a border fortress and has a strategic position of "Guanzhong in the south and Hetao in the north". Shenmu City is rich in natural resources and has huge coal reserves, with proven reserves reaching 50 billion tons. The coal quality is excellent and it is known as one of the "Wujin Triangle".

Shenmu City has made remarkable achievements in economy, education, health and other aspects. In particular, it took the lead in implementing 12 years of free education in 2008 and implemented free medical care for all in 2009, becoming the first city in the country to implement free education and free medical care. Medical counties reflect the determination of the party and the government to pay attention to people's livelihood and strive to achieve social fairness and justice.

Recommended tourist attractions in Shenmu:

1. Shenmu Erlang Mountain

Located 1 km west of Shenmu County, it is commonly known as Xishan or Tuofeng Mountain. Erlang Mountain is a winding mountain with steep peaks. Kuye River and Tuwei River meet here. It is one of the famous scenic spots of Shenmu. There are many halls, temples, pavilions and pavilions on the mountain, such as Yue Tower, Zhang Gong Temple, Guanyin Hall, etc., which are good places for tourists to worship and visit.

2. Shenmu Hongjiannao

Located in the hinterland of Shenfu and Dongsheng coal fields in the northwest of Shenmu County, it is the largest desert freshwater lake in China. The ecological environment around Hongjiannao is good. On the east side is the natural pasture Erlin Rabbit Grassland, which is rich in water and grass and is an ideal habitat for birds. Freshwater fish abound here, and visitors can enjoy the spectacular sight of thousands of birds in flight.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shenmu