2025 Mizhi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

1. Introduction Yulin is located in northern Shaanxi Province, in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Mu Us Desert. It is an ancient city with a long history. Here, you can enjoy not only rich natural landscapes but also profound cultural heritage. Let's explore Yulin together and experience the unique charm of this ancient city. 2. Itinerary 1. Day 1: Arrival in Yulin Morning: Arrive in Yulin, check in to the hotel, and take a short rest. Afternoon: Visit Yulin Ancient City and experience the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Main attractions include: Drum Tower, City Wall, Yulin Old Street, Xingyuan Tower, etc. Evening: Taste Yulin's local delicacies, such as lamb offal, bowl cake, oil swirl, etc. 2. Day 2: Red Education Tour Morning: Visit Yangjiagou Revolutionary Memorial Hall to learn about the revolutionary history of northern Shaanxi. Afternoon: Visit Yangjiagou in Mizhi County and visit the former residences of Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and other revolutionary leaders. Evening: Watch folk performances such as northern Shaanxi yangko dance and Xintianyou. 3. Day 3: Natural Scenery Tour Morning: Go to Shenmu City and visit Hongjiannao Scenic Area to enjoy the desert lake scenery. Afternoon: Visit Gaojiabao Ancient City and experience the ancient city style. Evening: Return to Yulin City. 4. Day 4: History and Culture Tour Morning: Visit the ruins of Tongwan City to learn about the history and culture of the Dangxiang people. Afternoon: Visit Jingbian Wave Valley and enjoy the wonders of Danxia landform. Evening: Return to Yulin City. 5. Day 5: Farewell to Yulin Morning: Visit Yulin Sand Plant Garden and experience the charm of the desert oasis. Afternoon: End your pleasant trip to Yulin and return home. 3. Travel Guide 1. Transportation: Yulin City is easily accessible by plane, train, and long-distance bus. It is recommended to travel by plane or train to save time. 2. Accommodation: There are various hotels and homestays in Yulin City. You can choose according to your needs. Book in advance during peak tourist season. 3. Food: Yulin has a wide variety of food. Local snacks include lamb offal, bowl cake, oil swirl, fried soy milk, etc. In addition, Yulin stewed lamb and hand-grabbed meat are also must-try delicacies. 4. Tickets: The ticket prices of major scenic spots in Yulin are reasonable. Some scenic spots offer package tickets with discounts. 5. Customs: Respect local customs and pay attention to your dress and behavior when visiting religious sites. 6. Climate: Yulin has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and winters are cold. Please bring sunscreen and warm clothing when traveling.

Mizhi Old Street and Li Zicheng Palace are very close, and you can finish walking within two hours. Public transportation is very convenient, and hotels can also be chosen nearby. While walking, you can also observe whether Mizhi 'wives' are as described in historical legends. Mizhi Ancient City Old Street is composed of East Street and North Street connected by Cross Street, with other alleys mainly distributed on both sides of the main streets, forming an irregular network. Many well-preserved cave courtyards are mainly distributed on both sides of the main streets. Li Zicheng Palace is located outside Rouyuan Gate at the north end of the old street on Panlong Mountain. It was first built in the sixteenth year of the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty and mainly consists of seven main buildings: Le Building, Plum Blossom Pavilion, Pengsheng Building, Ertian Gate, Jade Emperor Pavilion, Qixiang Hall, and Zhaoqing Palace. The entire architectural complex is built along the mountain, majestic and spectacular. It is one of the most well-preserved ancient architectural complexes from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Northwest China and the most important historical relic related to Li Zicheng.

Mizhi, formerly known as Yinzhou, was named because "there is a golden river flowing in the land, the fertile soil is suitable for chestnuts, and the rice juice is as thick as fat." She has the beautiful Diao Chan, and is a charming little town; she has Li Zicheng, the King of Rebellion, and is a heroic city. Attractions: 1. Li Zicheng Palace Tickets: 30 yuan It is a relatively well-preserved ancient building complex in Northwest China, mainly consisting of buildings such as Le Tower, Plum Blossom Pavilion, Pengsheng Tower, Ertian Gate, Yuhuang Pavilion, Qixiang Hall, and Zhaoqing Palace. 2. Cave Ancient City Free The only ancient city in the country with cave dwellings as the main building blocks, it was built in the Song Dynasty and took shape in the Ming Dynasty. It is a museum of cave dwellings. The combination of city walls and cave dwellings, and of city defense and civilian use, is unique in the history of Chinese city architecture. The ancient city’s architecture is mainly composed of cave courtyards, which are rare, unique and precious. 3. Jiang's Manor Free The largest castle-style cave manor in the country was a private residence supervised by Jiang Yaozu, a wealthy man in the Qing Dynasty. It consists of the front courtyard, upper courtyard, middle courtyard, and lower courtyard. The main building is a cave courtyard of the Shaanxi region with five open and four dark rooms. The entire building has a reasonable layout, from top to bottom, and is seamlessly integrated. At the same time, brick, wood, and stone carvings are inlaid in it, which has historical and artistic value. Address: Liujiamao Village, Qiaohecha Township, Mizhi County Tickets: Free Transportation: Bus No. 7, the waiting time is long. When you are waiting for the bus at the bus stop, you can take a ride along the way for 10 yuan. On the return trip, you can also hail a ride on the side of the road. However, this method is not recommended for women traveling alone. 4. Mizhi Yangjiagou Free Also known as Ma's Manor, it is mainly based in Fufeng Village and has a history of one hundred years. Revolutionary sites: former residences of Chairman Mao, Zhou Enlai, Zhang Wentian, Ren Bishi and other older generation proletarian revolutionaries, and the site of the December Conference of the CPC Central Committee. 5. Mizhi has many delicious foods, especially donkey meat and donkey intestines. Donkey meat is spicy and fragrant, and donkey intestines are soft and delicious. They are known as the "Northern Shaanxi flavor" and have become a culinary name card of Northern Shaanxi. Tips: 1. Li Zicheng's palace and the ancient cave city are in the county town, very close to each other and can be reached on foot. 2. Jiang's Manor and Yangjiagou are both outside the county town. There are buses, but the frequency is infrequent. You can hitchhike for 10 yuan. Yulin, Shaanxi Province, Yulin, Shaanxi Province, Jiaxian County, Xianglu Temple, Baiyun Mountain, Jiaxian County, Baiyun Mountain, Hongshi Gorge, Yulin Town, Beitai Town, Beitai Great Wall, Yulin Folk Museum, Mizhi Jiang's Manor, Mizhi County, Li Zicheng Palace, Mizhi Xinhua Bookstore

Mizhi, a small city with a variety of styles. It has the beauty Diao Chan, the hero Li Zicheng, it is one of the historical and cultural heritage areas in northern Shaanxi, and it is also a "millennium old county", various kinds of cave dwellings are scattered in the streets and alleys of the ancient city! The city escape plan this time entered the famous historical and cultural city in northern Shaanxi: Yulin. Coal, loess plateau, and cave dwellings are its synonyms. Departing from Yulin city, taking a regular speed or intercity train, you can reach Mizhi County in less than 50 minutes, $ Regular speed ticket price: 12.5 / person Attractions and coordinates: Mizhi Cave Ancient City~ Located in Mizhi County, you can take a taxi from Mizhi Station, $ The cost is more than 10 yuan, especially recommend the mutton offal at the entrance of the ancient city, spicy and fragrant, and the key is cheap! Li Zicheng's Palace~ Located inside the ancient city, Mizhi County Yinzhou Town Xinggong Road, you can see it on the way to the ancient city, the ticket price is 30 / person Wanfo Cave~ The ticket is free, you need to take a taxi from the county town, about 820, located in Fugu County Fugu Town Renmin East Road, be careful that it is difficult to get a taxi when you come back, there is a bus across the road from Wanfo Cave, just wave your hand to stop, you can go to the county bus station, train station nearby, Tour route: Mizhi Cave Ancient City Li Zicheng Palace Wanfo Cave, the duration is about 4-5 hours, if you have enough time, you can go to Yangjia Gully to see the cave dwellings, there are direct buses from the county town, very convenient!! tips: 1. If you are not self-driving, you can take a regular speed from Yulin city, the intercity is a few yuan more expensive, but the time difference is not big compared with the regular speed, it is recommended to take the regular speed! 2. The light intensity on the Loess Plateau is strong, pay attention to sun protection! 3. The main thing to see in Mizhi County is the cave dwellings. It is especially worth going for those who like history and culture. The slope behind the ancient city is a great place to take pictures!!! 4. Wanfo Cave is worth a visit, although many of the Buddha statues inside are gone, but the main cave is still preserved, climbing is also a good experience!

Mizhi is famous not only for its aunts and millet, but also for the famous peasant uprising leader Li Zicheng. Li Zicheng's palace in Mizhi is a major tourist highlight, located at the southern foot of Panlong Mountain north of Mizhi County. It was built in the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty (1643 AD) and is a relatively complete architectural group of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the northwest region. The entire building is built according to the mountain, solemn and majestic, looking far away like a giant dragon flying, majestic and spectacular.

MiZhi County, formerly known as "Yinzhou", is located in the middle reaches of the Wuding River in the eastern part of Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, adjacent to Jiazhou in the east, bordering Suide in the south, and beyond the Great Wall in the north. MiZhi has many cultural and tourism resources such as the ancient city of MiZhi cave, Li Zicheng's palace, the old site of Yangjia Gully Revolution (Ma's Manor), Jiang's Manor, Chang's Manor, Li Dingming's mausoleum and former residence, Du Bincheng Memorial Hall, Shajiadian Battle Site, Diao Chan Cave, Liujiawa, Gaoxigou, Wanfo Cave Grottoes, etc. It is the central and core part of the southern line of Yulin City's tourism and a famous scenic spot in the northern line of Shaanxi tourism. Best season: Autumn. Most beautiful spots: Li Zicheng's palace, Jiang's Manor, Wanfo Cave. "Xintianyou" and "Xiaodiao" are the most characteristic folk songs in northern Shaanxi, reflecting love, marriage, resistance to oppression, and the pursuit of freedom. Transportation route It takes more than an hour to take a bus from Yulin Long-distance Bus Station to MiZhi, or you can take a train to Xi'an or Yan'an first and then transfer to the local long-distance bus. It takes about 8 hours from Xi'an to MiZhi and about 4 hours from Yan'an to MiZhi. Must-visit attractions Li Zicheng's palace: Li Zicheng's palace is located at the southern foot of Panlong Mountain (formerly known as Ma'anshan) in the north of MiZhi County, covering an area of 3996 square meters and a building area of 174 square meters. It is now a key cultural relic protection unit in Shaanxi Province. Jiang's Manor: Jiang's Manor is located in Qiaohecha Township, 16 kilometers southeast of the county seat. It was designed by experts from Beijing and built by skilled craftsmen in the county. Wanfo Cave: Wanfo Cave is located on the cliff on the east bank of Dinghe, 7 kilometers south of the county seat. It is a rare group of large cliff grottoes in northern Shaanxi. Local delicacies The delicacies of MiZhi include: steamed meatballs, rice wine, millet oil cake, potatoes, and Jia Mi donkey.

I drove hundreds of miles to the palace to pay homage to the great hero of the late Ming Dynasty. It is easy to gain a country, but it is also easy to lose it. In the end, the uprising failed!