[2025 Jia County Stay] Travel Guide for Zaohuaxiang Village Resort (Updated Mar)

Loess cave dwellings on the Yellow River in Northern Shaanxi! Authentic Chinese village courtyard homestay Hidden in the countryside, this homestay is located in a rural village in Northern Shaanxi, on the banks of the Yellow River, in a thousand-year-old jujube forest. Located in Nihegou, Jiaxian County, Yulin, Shaanxi, this simple Northern Shaanxi village is surrounded by mountains, with the Yellow River flowing in front of the door. The village is full of fallen jujubes, and the air is filled with the fragrance of jujubes. The homestay is named after the fragrance of jujube flowers, which is truly well-deserved. This is what the land of Northern Shaanxi used to look like, with no sense of commercialization. In the countryside, there is smoke from cooking, jujube trees, and villagers living behind the houses. Rows of stone cave dwellings are built along the loess plateau. In the lowlands, you can experience the tranquility of rural life. In the highlands, you can enjoy the vastness of the land. In the large courtyard, the courtyard walls and gates show the passage of time. The cave dwellings inside are warm in winter and cool in summer, and the modern design makes the vacation more comfortable. Two-bedroom and three-bedroom accommodations are more suitable for warm group vacations. Each small courtyard has its own butler service. The butlers are all simple and friendly women from the village. The stay includes afternoon tea, dinner, and breakfast the next day. Here, in the quiet and comfortable days of the ancient village, the quiet years flow by quietly. It seems that the passage of time has become traceable, day after day, year after year. Jujube Flower Fragrance Rural Resort

Mao Mao Dad's Version of Northern Shaanxi's Small Town - Yulin Jia County Living in a Stunning Cave Dwelling B&B by the Yellow River Three Days and Two Nights Guide First Day Departing from Xi'an, heading all the way north We passed through Yan'an and entered Yulin Driving onto the road along the Yellow River The scenery before us began to become majestic and vast As we approached Jia County, On one side were steep cliffs, and on the other, the surging Yellow River, Driving on the winding road ahead The self-driving experience was truly amazing In the afternoon, We stopped by the vast and boundless Yellow River bank Sitting by the riverbank, watching the sunset slowly sink below the horizon It's hard not to feel a sense of loneliness The ancient poets' 'Yellow River Sunset Round', Probably describes this kind of mood Tonight we stayed at a cave dwelling B&B - Hidden in the Countryside: Jujube Blossom Fragrance The B&B is right by the Yellow River Built in a small village in Northern Shaanxi full of jujube trees Each cave dwelling has a unique design They only made 7 small courtyards Even the names are interesting, Jujube Nest / Sand Fruit / Against the Dam... All are Northern Shaanxi dialects I stayed in Courtyard No. 5, It has a living room, dining room, and 2 spacious and bright large rooms Can accommodate 4 adults + children, Especially suitable for a family vacation Each courtyard is equipped with a dedicated housekeeper aunt Who cooks authentic Northern Shaanxi home-cooked dishes The lamb stew with radish was incredibly delicious~ Second Day Waking up in the morning We can stroll around the small village Walk the paths, wander the alleys Go to the village coffee shop for a drink Chat with the strolling Northern Shaanxi grandpas Talk about the stories of the jujube orchards Feeling completely relaxed, It has a very slow-paced countryside life vibe Then we headed to Jia County This small county town by the Yellow River Is actually built on the cliff top of a whole mountain The entire county's east, south, and west sides are sheer cliffs, Below is the turbulent Yellow River Very spectacular Jia County is a place with very dense attractions, I recommend you visit Xianglu Temple and Baiyun Mountain Xianglu Temple echoes with the Yellow River Standing on a giant rock suspended on the mountain It is a very thrilling temple Extremely magnificent The scenery at sunset is particularly beautiful, You will definitely marvel here At the wonders of nature creating such a spectacle Baiyun Mountain has the largest ancient architectural complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties in the northwest You can drive directly to the mountainside, The temples on the mountain, Feel the tranquility of burning incense and worshiping Buddha Third Day We went to the Yellow River Culture Museum It just opened last year This is a relatively niche but completely beyond expectations place It is currently the first Yellow River culture-themed museum in the country The Yellow River flows through Shaanxi Entering Shaanxi from Qiangtou Village, Fugu County, Yulin City, And among them, the length of the Yellow River within Jia County accounts for 10% of the Yellow River's Shaanxi section The museum is particularly large You can see inside Yellow River elephants/dinosaur fossils from tens of millions of years ago Pottery jars from thousands of years ago As well as the hydrology, ecology protection, and folk customs along the Yellow River And so on Very detailed understanding of the culture and stories of the entire Yellow River basin Highly recommend you to take a look If you drive fast You can complete this route in two days But I still suggest you Slow down Really feel the magnificent scenery along the Yellow River in Northern Shaanxi Yulin

▪️I found a "fairy" niche travel destination in Shaanxi✈️ If you don't want to squeeze in during the National Day travel, then I recommend you to come here-Yulin, Shaanxi ▪️This place is located in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Inner Mongolia Plateau Therefore, here, you can not only enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River but also enjoy the wind and sand grassland landscape - ⛰️Tour route (self-driving 40 minutes-1 hour) 1️⃣Xianglu Temple Located at the top of Xianglu Peak, 200 meters east of Jiaxian City, it faces the Yellow River to the east and is suspended on three sides. It is named because it looks like an incense burner. Here, you can not only enjoy the beautiful sunset, but also feel the magnificent momentum of the Yellow River. It is highly recommended to go and see it. 📍Attractions: Xianglu Temple, Yellow River scenery 🎫Ticket: 20rmb/person 2️⃣Baiyun Mountain Here, the mountains and waters complement each other, the pines and cypresses are towering, and the temples are lined up. It is called Baiyun Mountain because of the white clouds lingering all year round. Here, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also appreciate the magnificent Baiyun Temple complex. 📍Attractions: Baiyun Mountain, Baiyun Temple 🎫Tickets: 81rmb/person 3️⃣ Chiniucun Folk Culture Village Located in Jiaxian County, along the Yellow River, it is also the filming location of the original ecological reality drama "A Cow on the High Mountain". The locals here are good at singing and dancing. Being here, you can experience the purest folk culture of northern Shaanxi. 🎫Tickets: Free on weekdays, 50rmb/person on weekends and holidays 4️⃣Tanjiaping Church Unlike ordinary churches, this church is a combination of Chinese and Western designs, with stone walls and coverings, which is very characteristic of northern Shaanxi. The textured stone walls echo the pine and cypress trees in the courtyard, making it a great place to take photos~ 🎫Tickets: Free - - 🏨Accommodation Recommendations This time we stayed at a homestay with a strong Shaanxi style 📍Address｜Zaohuaxiang Countryside Resort Homestay 🌟The overall design is in the cave building style, which is very local I especially like the design of the oversized windows, which are transparent and comfortable The scenery outside the homestay is beautiful, 🍃You can see the forest and mountains by opening the window In the afternoon when the sun is shining, sit in the courtyard, it is extremely comfortable Stay for 2 days in a row, and lunch is also included~

|Yulin is full of food when autumn comes. During the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, how can you not have a special trip during the golden autumn festival? Today I came to Yulin, Shaanxi, and stayed in a cave dwelling B&B to experience the life in 'Ordinary World'. 【Folklore Location】 Zaohuaxiang Rural Resort Folklore, hidden between the Jin-Shaan Grand Canyon, the Yellow River is at the foot, here still retains the taste of the past, the cave dwellings are built along the loess slope, the thousand-year-old jujube forest, the simple villagers. 【Folklore Introduction】 There are seven courtyards here, and the courtyard doors of each courtyard have retained the look of the past, which is very historical and story-like. The name of each courtyard is the local dialect of northern Shaanxi. We can walk from the courtyard to the Yellow River. Before I came here, I was very worried about the accommodation environment, but after I came here, I found that the interior of the room has been carefully designed, it can be said that it is warm in winter and cool in summer and the modern style of beautiful design, it seems that I can have a perfect holiday. 【Recommendations for playing around Zaohuaxiang】 Walk in the village for 10-30 minutes: Non-heritage thousand-year-old jujube forest, River God Temple, Silver Elephant Mountain Viewing Platform About 15 minutes by car: Thousand-year-old temple - Buddha Hall Temple, Golden Lion Mountain Viewing Platform 40 minutes to 1 hour by car: Incense Burner Temple, Baiyun View, Yellow River Museum, Dongfanghong Cultural Industry Park, Chiniuwei Folk Culture Village, Traditional Village of Northern Shaanxi Mutouyu

The most comfortable holiday is to avoid the crowd, find a quiet homestay, observe the local customs, relax, let the body and mind return to nature, and enjoy the leisurely time.🍃 Not long ago, I drove to Jiayin, Yulin with my friends. It took about three hours to drive from the city. We stayed in the first cave-themed homestay - Zao Hua Xiang, located in the thousand-year-old jujube forest and the Jin-Shaan Grand Canyon, along the Yellow River sightseeing route. 🏠This homestay continues the traditional form of Northern Shaanxi cave, while solving the problems of poor lighting, leaking, and poor ventilation in the old cave. The new cave-themed homestay is bright and comfortable to live in, with green, jujube flower color, and rammed earth color as the overall display, making you feel relaxed. 🚗Within 10-30 minutes walk in the village: Non-heritage thousand-year-old jujube forest, River God Temple, Silver Elephant Mountain viewing platform. About 15 minutes by car: Thousand-year-old temple - Buddha Hall Temple, Golden Lion Mountain viewing platform. 40 minutes to 1 hour by car: Incense Burner Temple, Baiyun View, Yellow River Museum, Dongfanghong Cultural Industry Park, Chiniu Folk Culture Village, traditional village of Northern Shaanxi - Moutouyu..

It's hard to choose where to go during the National Day holiday, with famous historical sites overcrowded and holiday hotels raising their prices. The recommended travel destinations can indeed be a headache, but Yulin in Shaanxi is a good choice. 📍Jia County, known as Jiazhou in ancient times, is located southeast of Yulin, adjacent to the Yellow River, and to the north is the vast desert. The beautiful landscape here is intoxicating, with rivers and towering mountains complementing each other, making people linger. 🌟Accommodation recommendation: Zao Hua Xiang Rural Resort, located in Nihegou Village, Jia County. There are 7 cave courtyards to choose from, with suites suitable for family trips and standard rooms suitable for couples' vacations. The design is warm and comfortable, allowing you to enjoy a quiet and leisurely rural life. 🌸Surrounding play: ✅After arriving in Jia County, you can first visit the Incense Burner Temple, Baiyun Taoist Temple, Yellow River Museum, Dongfanghong Cultural Industry Park, Chiniu Folk Culture Village, Shanbei Traditional Village Mutouyu and other attractions to experience the local culture and history. ✅From Jia County, it is about a 40-minute drive to Zao Hua Xiang Rural Resort. After dropping off your luggage, a 10-30 minute walk will take you to the Non-Heritage Thousand-Year-Old Jujube Forest, River God Temple, Silver Elephant Mountain Viewing Platform to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. 👉It's worth mentioning that the jujube tree's fruiting season is from September to October each year, and during the National Day holiday, you can also experience picking jujubes yourself and feel the joy of harvest. ✅If you want more leisure time, you can drive about 15 minutes to visit the Thousand-Year-Old Buddha Hall Temple and Golden Lion Mountain Viewing Platform to appreciate the ancient temples and magnificent mountain views of Jia County. The natural and cultural landscapes of Yulin, Shaanxi will give you an unforgettable National Day holiday.

Recently, I went to Yulin, Shaanxi Province, and I found this newly opened cave homestay, Zaohuaxiang Countryside Resort Homestay. Their family is also secluded in the countryside. They are from the same family as the Liuba Loufanggou, Daobansu, and Huapo Po in Ziyang that I visited before. The main feature is a comfortable stay. The homestay is in Jiaxian County, Yulin, right by the Yellow River. The cave renovation is particularly design-oriented. There are only 7 small courtyards in total. The names of the courtyards are very interesting, Zaohuahua, Shaguoguo, Geliangliang... They are all in the Shaanxi dialect. There is also a Zaohua Coffee Shop. There is also a housekeeper who makes authentic Shaanxi cuisine. The homestay is located in a small village, which is very quiet. You can be in a daze and take pictures here... It feels like a secluded and slow life. Take a walk in the countryside, take a look at the intangible cultural heritage thousand-year-old ancient jujube forest and the River God Temple, and go to the Yinxiang Mountain Observation Deck to enjoy the beautiful scenery. It makes people feel very relaxed. There are many places to play in the surrounding area. I recommend Xianglu Temple, Baiyun Temple, Yellow River Museum, and Yanhuang Highway. It’s no problem to play together for 2-3 days.