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ELIANA HILLUnited States

Yadan landform 'Devil's City'

-Due to the fragmented and bizarre terrain, it easily forms the psychological suggestion of an 'ancient city' and the atmosphere of ruins; it is easy to get lost, with myriad changes in light and shadow, and the wind is harsh, always giving people a sense of 'ghostly' fear. The Danxia and Yadan in arid areas can be said to be the most confusing group in the Chinese geomorphological concept. 'Yadan' is a 'local product' of the northwest, derived from the Uighur word 'Yardangs', which means 'steep earth mound'. It is formed by the wind erosion of unconsolidated, loose river and lake sediments and is widely distributed in arid areas. The basis for the development of 'Danxia' is 'red continental clastic rock', 'flat top, steep body, gentle foot', the rock is hard, and the age is much older than Yadan. The endless sand piled up into a castle 🏰 outside the wind blowing loudly, like the devil 👹 came, walking in the scenic area feels like the devil is cutting your face with a 🔪, really shocked by the natural landscape, does anyone really live here? Scenic area ticket 🎫50💰/person Sightseeing car ticket 70💰/person Tour route: Golden Lion Welcome-Giant Sphinx-Peacock Jade Stand-West Sea Fleet Each scenic spot stops for 10 minutes to let you get off the car and take pictures Note: The boundary of the stone tablet cannot be viewed and touched at close range
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Posted: Feb 12, 2024
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