《National Geographic》Highly Recommends: A Must-Visit to Northern Shaanxi

Visit Xi'an between June and August, but skip the crowded Terracotta Warriors and Tang Paradise. Instead, explore the surrounding Northern Shaanxi region, which boasts unique natural landscapes like Danxia landforms, waterfalls, and canyons. It's less crowded, more beautiful, and offers great value for money. 🚖 4-Day, 3-Night Recommended Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Xi'an from various locations Day 2: Xi'an - Jingwei Scenic Overlook - Hukou Waterfall - Overnight in Yan'an Day 3: Yan'an - Wave Valley - Liu Siye Character Photography - Northern Shaanxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Storytelling - Overnight in Yan'an Day 4: Yan'an - Yucha Grand Canyon - Departure from Xi'an Recommended Attractions: Wave Valley (Located in Jingbian County, Shaanxi Province) A real-life "Earth's Color Palette"! The entire canyon is covered in reddish sandstone, with patterns resembling waves stirred by strong winds. Touching the rocks feels warm and magical! Hukou Waterfall (Located at the border of Yichuan County, Yan'an, Shaanxi Province, and Jixian County, Linfen, Shanxi Province) If you're lucky, you might see a rainbow over the waterfall. The mist on your face is both refreshing and awe-inspiring. Standing here, you'll truly understand the phrase "Yellow River water comes from heaven!" Yucha Grand Canyon (Located in Yucha Village, Ganquan County, Yan'an, Shaanxi Province) The canyon is narrow, with only a sliver of sky visible overhead. Sunlight streams through the gaps above, painting golden lines on the rock walls, complemented by green moss—a true "underground light and shadow art gallery"! About Group Tours: ✅ Small group tours with a maximum of 6 people, no shopping stops ✅ High-standard 4-star accommodations throughout ✅ Includes Northern Shaanxi storytelling experience ✅ Complimentary drone aerial photography ✅ Free 24-hour airport pickup service for solo travelers Tips: ✔️ Northern Shaanxi has significant temperature differences between day and night, so even in summer, evenings can be chilly. ✔️ Attractions are relatively remote, and public transportation is inconvenient; self-driving is not recommended. ✔️ Some areas of Wave Valley are not fully developed; avoid entering unopened zones.