Yulin, Shaanxi — A famous frontier culture city at the intersection of the Loess Plateau and Mu Us Sandy Land. Explore Ming Dynasty Great Wall ruins, experience the history of the Xiongnu capital, and enjoy unique desert and Loess Plateau scenery.
Yulin city center, core area of frontier culture
Wuding River flows through, heartland of the Loess Plateau
Northwest energy hub, home of Hongjiannao
The first county where the Yellow River enters Shaanxi, important frontier trade town
Xiongnu capital ruins, Danxia landform wonders
Largest salt lake group in Northwest China, important frontier culture town
Famous cultural county in Northern Shaanxi, hometown of stone carving art
Hometown of Li Zicheng the Dashun King, famous cultural county in Northern Shaanxi
Taoist holy land on the banks of the Yellow River
Important node of the Yellow River Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorge
Old revolutionary base area in Northern Shaanxi, hometown of red dates
Heartland of the Loess Plateau, red culture sacred site
Explore Great Wall ruins, experience Xiongnu history, enjoy desert scenery, taste Northern Shaanxi cuisine
Arrive in Yulin, check into hotel then head to Zhenbeitai, climb the Ming Dynasty Great Wall site for a panoramic view of Yulin. Afternoon tour Hongshixia cliff carvings, experiencing frontier culture. Evening stroll along Yulin Old Street, tasting authentic Northern Shaanxi cuisine.
Morning head to Tongwancheng Ruins in Jingbian County to explore the capital ruins of the Xiongnu Daxia Kingdom. Afternoon tour Wave Valley to admire the magnificent Danxia landform landscape.
Morning head to Hongjiannao in Shenmu City to visit China's largest desert freshwater lake. Afternoon climb Erlang Mountain for a panoramic view of Shenmu. Evening purchase Yulin specialty products and end the pleasant journey.
Yulin traditional cuisine, made with quality Northern Shaanxi lamb and hand-pulled noodles. Rich broth, tender meat, a must-try delicacy when visiting Yulin.
Yulin specialty dish, cooked with three types of meat: lamb, pork and chicken. Delicious in taste and rich in nutrition.
Yulin traditional snack, made from soy milk. Crispy outside and tender inside, sweet and delicious, a favorite breakfast for locals.