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The Forgotten Wave Valley is such a magical place on Earth

Shaanxi Wave Valley is a place rich in natural beauty and unique geological wonders, located in Longzhou Town, Jingbian County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province. 📢Four-day tour itinerary: 1️⃣D1: Yan'an—Yucha Grand Canyon—Heart-shaped Canyon—Yongning Mountain Ancient Fort ➡️Stay overnight in Wave Valley ➡️Yucha Grand Canyon and Heart-shaped Canyon are naturally formed landforms, worth a visit. 2️⃣D2: Wave Valley Water Danxia Sunrise—Crocodile Lake—Wave Valley Main Scenic Area—Wave Valley Uninhabited Area—Photography Base Sunset ➡️Stay overnight in Wave Valley ➡️The sunrise over the Water Danxia in Wave Valley is spectacular, it is recommended to get up early to watch. 3️⃣D3: Wave Valley—Qiankun Bay ➡️Stay overnight in Qiankun Bay ➡️Qiankun Bay is a bend in the Yellow River, with unique scenery. 4️⃣D4: Qiankun Bay—Hukou Waterfall—Yan'an ➡️Hukou Waterfall is the second largest waterfall in China and the largest yellow waterfall in the world, very spectacular. 🗓How to play: ✅Chartered car/self-driving: Since the Wave Valley scenic area is large, it is recommended to charter a car or drive yourself for convenience. 🎫Ticket information: 🔺Scenic spots 1 and 2 are together, with a basic ticket price of 100 yuan. 🔺Other scenic spots are in development, with no tickets, but villagers may charge a toll (2 yuan/person). ⏳Travel Tips: It is recommended to hire a local guide or charter a car, especially since the roads to scenic spots 5 and 6 are not easy to find. It is recommended to stay within the scenic area for convenience. Wear non-slip sports shoes and pay attention to safety. You can play with drones, but avoid times when the wind is strong. The colors of Danxia are most beautiful after the rain, but the opportunity is rare. There is a lot of sand in the air in spring, it is not recommended to visit. 🔶Wave Valley address: ✅Longzhou Town, Jingbian County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province (there are signs for 'Water Danxia' on the road) 🔶Wave Valley rocks: ✅The rocks in Wave Valley are red sandstone, formed between the Paleozoic Permian and the Mesozoic Cretaceous, shaped by hundreds of millions of years of weathering. 🔶Yellow River Hukou Waterfall: ✅Address: Hukou Township, Yichuan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, and Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province ✅Recommended activities: Listen to the roar of the Yellow River, watch the surging waves, wear Shaanbei folk costumes, pose and take beautiful photos ✅Duration of visit: Recommended three hours 📝Note tips: ➡️Some parts of the Wave Valley scenic area are currently closed and under development, it is recommended to check the latest opening information before traveling. ➡️The Wave Valley scenic area is divided into Water Danxia, the main scenic area, and Yanjiazhai, each with its unique landforms and landscapes. ➡️Some areas within the scenic area are not yet developed, please pay attention to safety when visiting. 🚉Transportation: 🚊Train: Beijing to Jingbian, overnight train, then take a taxi or contact a farmhouse for pickup. ✈️Airplane: Beijing to Yan'an, then transfer to a bus to Jingbian. 🚘Self-driving: Beijing to Jingbian, a total of more than 900 kilometers. 🏨Accommodation suggestions: ➡️Farmhouses in Longzhou Township, priced at 100-200 yuan/person, conditions may be simple. 🔶Scenic area protection: 🔺As some scenic areas are not yet developed, please pay attention to environmental protection and do not damage the natural landscape.
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Posted: May 4, 2024
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