Top 10 Best Things to Do in Yulin
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Yulin

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  • The Wave Valley Scenic Areatop_1
    󰺂7.4
    21.58
    Jingbian County>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yulin
    Highlights:
    󱓊Wave-like red sandstone canyon
    340-meter 3D bridge spans Wave Valley
    󱨠Saved by 400 users󱨠1280 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Overall, it was a pretty good experience. Jingbian Wave Valley: Featuring Danxia landforms sculpted over 96 million years, with red rocks undulating like waves.

  • Hong Shi Xiatop_2
    󰺂5.9
    Yulin.Yulin Old Town/Confucius Temple Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street5.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yulin
    Highlights:
    󰀆Cliff glass walkway & canyon views
    󱓊Famous calligraphy & Song-Yuan caves
    󱨠210 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    M52***83M52***83

    Hongshi Gorge is located 3 kilometers north of Yulin, Shaanxi Province. It is named after the red rocks on the mountain. The excavation of Hongshi Gorge can be traced back to the Song and Yuan Dynasties. It was once the territory of the Western Xia Kingdom. In the Ming Dynasty, Hongshi Gorge became an important military fortress due to its dangerous geographical location and was closely connected with the Great Wall. In the modern revolutionary struggle in northern Shaanxi, Hongshi Gorge played an important role and became one of the important revolutionary activity sites of the CPC Central Committee in northern Shaanxi. The cliffs on both sides of the river valley are covered with cliff carvings and caves. There are more than 160 stone carvings in total, including regular script, cursive script, official script and seal script, which are called "Forest of Steles on the Frontier".

  • Erlang Mountaintop_3
    󰺂5.7
    5.02
    Shenmu88.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoA Poetic and Hidden Gem of Shenmu Erlang Mountain in Fall and Winter | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yulin
    Highlights:
    󱓊Mountains & waterfalls & forests coexist
    󰀆Unique caves & 600-year courtyard
    󱨠115 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    M36***99M36***99

    Erlang Mountain in Shenmu, Shaanxi Province: Commonly known as West Mountain, also known as Penholder Mountain and Camelback Mountain, it lies one kilometer west of Shenmu County. The mountain's winding, undulating terrain is majestic and precipitous, with the Kuye and Qin Rivers converging in front and the Great Wall running through behind. Over a hundred temples dot the mountain's ridges. It is a key cultural relic protection site in Shaanxi Province and a national 4A-level tourist attraction, making it a worthwhile visit.

  • Zhen Bei Tai
    4
    󰺂5.4
    Yulin.Yulin Old Town/Confucius Temple Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street5.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Yulin
    Highlights:
    󰋄Ancient frontier life light show
    󱓊View Yulin & six beacon towers
    󱨠124 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    jyayoijyayoi

    It is worth a visit for history lovers, especially those who love the Great Wall and Ming Dynasty frontier history. The fortress itself is a modern construction, with only a few remaining beacon tunnels and city walls in the far west and east.

  • Tongwancheng Archaeological Site Park
    5
    󰺂5.3
    Jingbian County84.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜42 sq mi ruins & amenities
    󰀆Explore ancient Hun capital ruins
    󱨠31% positive reviews
    4.3/5
    M25***82M25***82

    Most people might just visit the Corner Tower ruins and leave. My family of three walked around the west city for about an hour. The path was relatively easy to follow (there were some dirt roads), not crowded, and we even saw the archaeologists at work. It was a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed the site and it deepened my understanding of the Sixteen Kingdoms period.

  • Baiyun Mountain
    6
    󰺂5.3
    7.53
    Jia County74.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Yellow River & Loess Plateau views
    󰀆Fusion of Taoism & Buddhism
    󱨠110 positive reviews
    4.4/5
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    If you are interested in religious culture, especially Taoism, or are a believer, you will definitely visit this place. People who exercise regularly will also be happy to visit this place. If you want to broaden your horizons and learn about folk customs, it will be more popular during special festivals. The mountains are high, the water is long, and the trees are shady. Climb to the top and you can see all the small mountains!

  • Yulin Old Street
    7
    󰺂5.1
    Yulin.Yulin Old Town/Confucius Temple Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street2.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Yulin
    Highlights:
    󱨜The world-renowned Liu Lou Qi Street
    󱨜A world-famous ancient architectural complex
    󱨠82% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Abigail Van Der HovenAbigail Van Der Hoven

    This street is beautiful to visit during the day and especially at night. It has a vibrance of locals in the evening, and lots of stores and restaurants. Lots to see and do here. A very night street to slowly walk along and enjoy!

What Best Things to Do are there in Yulin?
These are all Best Things to Do in Yulin:The Wave Valley Scenic Area, Hong Shi Xia, Erlang Mountain, Zhen Bei Tai, Tongwancheng Archaeological Site Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yulin?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yulin include:The Wave Valley Scenic Area:4.6, Hong Shi Xia:4.5, Erlang Mountain:4.8, Zhen Bei Tai:4.6, Tongwancheng Archaeological Site Park:4.3
At what locations in Yulin can Best Things to Do in Yulin be found?
The Best Things to Do in Yulin are mainly located in:The Wave Valley Scenic Area:Jingbian County, Hong Shi Xia:Yulin, Erlang Mountain:Shenmu, Zhen Bei Tai:Yulin, Tongwancheng Archaeological Site Park:Jingbian County
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