The Wave Valley

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.

D1: Pick up from Taiyuan Airport, then the first stop is Yanmenguan, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, and stay overnight in Yingxian. About 200 kilometers, driving for approximately 2.5 hours. D2: Hanging Temple, Datong Ancient City, then stay overnight in Datong. About 180 kilometers, driving for approximately 2.5 hours. D3: Yungang Grottoes, then Luya Mountain, stay overnight at Luya Mountain. About 220 kilometers, driving for approximately 3.5 hours. D4: Wannian Ice Cave, Hanging Plank Road, Yellow River Gallery, stay overnight in Qikou Ancient Town. About 260 kilometers, driving for approximately 4 hours. D5: Qikou Ancient Town, Lijiashan, Heilong Temple, stay overnight in Wave Valley. About 220 kilometers, driving for approximately 3.5 hours. D6: Wave Valley No. 6 Uninhabited Area, Water Danxia, No. 4 Crocodile Lake, stay overnight in Wave Valley. D7: Main scenic area of Wave Valley, then the cultural and geographical Yaodong customs, stay overnight in Wave Valley. D8: Maoxiang Canyon, Yongning Ancient Fort, stay overnight in Yucha Canyon. About 280 kilometers, the whole journey takes about 4 hours. D9: Yucha Canyon, Heart-shaped Canyon, stay overnight at Hukou Waterfall. About 290 kilometers, driving for approximately 4 hours. D10: Hukou Waterfall, Wang's Grand Courtyard, stay overnight at Wang's Grand Courtyard. About 260 kilometers, driving for approximately 3.5 hours. D11: Mianshan, Pingyao Ancient City, stay overnight in Pingyao Ancient City. About 120 kilometers, driving for approximately 2 hours. D12: Pingyao Ancient City, Jinci, then drop off at Taiyuan Airport. About 100 kilometers, driving for approximately 2 hours.

The Wave Valley is located in Yanjiazhai, Longzhou Township, Jingbian County, Shaanxi Province. Millions of years ago, it was a dune landform. After crustal movements, compression, and water erosion, the minerals in the water condensed within it, forming red sandy rock layers. Subsequently, shaped by wind erosion and flood scouring, it now presents a geological wonder with crisscrossing ravines, stacked stone walls, clear textures, and beautiful curves. It is like the annual rings of time, the fingerprints of the earth, recording the imprints of millions of years of wind and sand cleaning, and also accumulating the profound history and civilization of the Loess Plateau. The Wave Valley consists of various areas such as the Water Danxia, Flame Danxia, Red Cliff Danxia, and Earth's Heart Danxia, with the Liusha River meandering and embedded within. The main attractions include: Zhenbeitai, the Ming Great Wall, and Water Danxia After crossing the glass suspension bridge, you enter the Flame Danxia area. Surrounded by the reddish-brown sandstone landform, you can see the brightly colored red sandstone textures like the flowing Yellow River, or like rolling waves... With diverse shapes, undulating heights, beautiful curves, and layers upon layers, they present different colors under different lighting, unpredictable and enchantingly beautiful. The valley, shaped by millions of years of wind and water, is a masterpiece of nature. The Wave Valley has a unique landscape with a variety of Danxia landform types, rare in the country, making it a tourist destination that combines photography, sketching, adventure, research, and sightseeing.

Famous tourist destinations in Shaanxi include Mount Hua in Xi'an, Hukou Waterfall, and the great bend of the Yellow River in Yan'an. However, Jingbian Wave Valley, the Water Danxia, and the Ganquan Grand Canyon are also natural wonders bestowed upon us, offering breathtaking and unique landscapes. The Jingbian Wave Valley unfolds a magnificent tapestry reminiscent of the Flaming Mountains, with undulating waves layered upon each other like the rings of the earth. The flame-like color of the soil contrasts with the blue sky and white clouds, while the valley's meandering streams and swaying reeds create a truly unique scenery. The scenic area is divided into several parts: Flame Danxia, Red Cliff Danxia, Earth's Heart Danxia, and the Kilometer Gallery, where one can easily spend a whole day exploring. 📝Note tips: Check the weather forecast to avoid rainy and windy days. 🚉Travel strategy: If you are not part of a tour group or driving yourself, it's easy to hire a nearby car. Wave Valley Wave Valley Water Danxia Wave Valley Xiao Yang's Farmhouse Wave Valley Yu Ji's Farmhouse

🏜 This is Jingbian Wave Valley, likened to China's 'Antelope Canyon'; it's about 2 hours by train from Ordos to Yulin; Xi'an, Taiyuan, Hukou Waterfall and other places are also not far, making it convenient for weekend and short holiday travel; 🐑Day1 In the evening waiting for the sunset, encountered a flock of sheep, the sheep rushed down from the mountain top bathed in the sunset, picturesque and incredibly surprising; 🌈 Around eight o'clock, the sunset slowly turned pink-purple, like a maiden draped in purple gauze; 🏔Day2 Climbed to the high points of the scenic area, where the oasis and Danxia blend together, as if in a landscape painting; 🐾 There are many caves on the cliffs, which were used to store food during wars; some old cave dwellings remain in the surrounding villages, telling stories of the mountains... . 🌠 We watched a sunrise at around 4 am, and a sunset around 8 pm; the sunrise was quite ordinary (perhaps due to the location); 🌅 the sunset was a surprise, pink-purple, and gave the illusion of a multicolored sunset; . 🎪 There are quite a few steep slopes in the scenic area, remember to be careful; . 🚊 Specific public transportation route for non-self-driving: Wave Valley is located in Jingbian County, which has a train station. Depending on your departure location, choose Jingbian/Yulin train station. 1⃣️ From Yulin city direction: Choose the Yulin bus station closest to the train station, there are more buses, take a bus to Jingbian bus station (fare 49 RMB/person) 2⃣️ Since the bus from Jingbian bus station to Wave Valley has recently been suspended, after arriving at Jingbian bus station, you can call a car or phone the accommodation hotels in Wave Valley to arrange a carpool, usually 15-20 RMB/person, online taxi reference is 40 RMB/car (if it exceeds, it is recommended to choose hotel carpool, cost is at personal discretion)

🌟🌟 A forgotten Martian secret land, with a Martian-like peculiar landform, as if traveling to outer space! 🚀🚀 ✨✨Tourist route: 1️⃣ Scenic entrance: Enter from the scenic entrance, first you will pass a glass landscape bridge, as if walking in the sky, spectacular! 2️⃣ Flame Danxia: After visiting the glass landscape bridge, you will go to the Flame Danxia area, where there are multiple scenic spots such as Fenjing Platform, Red Cliff Danxia, as if you are in the flame, it's beautiful! 3️⃣ Red Cliff Danxia: Continue to move forward, you will come to the Red Cliff Danxia area, where there are multiple scenic spots such as Yanjia Village, One Line Sky, each place is full of mystery and surprise! 4️⃣ Earth Heart Danxia: Finally, you will come to the Earth Heart Danxia area, where there are multiple scenic spots such as Shiguang Platform, Shentree Bridge, go deep into the earth and feel the wonder of nature! 👉The overall tour duration is about 2.5-3 hours, and the whole journey is about 5.8 kilometers. 💰💰: 1️⃣ Transportation costs: The bus fare from Yulin city to Jingbian county is unknown, and the taxi or charter fare from Jingbian county to Wave Valley scenic area is unknown. It is recommended to plan and budget in advance. 2️⃣ Other costs: There may be other additional costs, such as photography, catering, etc., tourists need to decide whether to pay. 💖In general, Shaanxi Wave Valley is a mysterious place worth visiting!💖

👉 Northern Shaanxi is really too low-key. If it weren't for the recommendation from National Geographic, I wouldn't have known that this Loess Plateau hides such beautiful places. For those who haven't decided where to go for the holidays, let's go to Northern Shaanxi~ Off-the-beaten-path secret spots! Few people, beautiful scenery, and lots of fun!!! • ⛳ Earth's textures that you can see without going abroad—— ⛳ A crevice wonder that only allows one person to pass through—— ⛳ The world's only golden waterfall—— ⛳ S-shaped big bend—— - And also💋 Ancient castles from the Ming Dynasty, cave dwellings unique to the northwest, and the passionate and bold waist drum🥁 Northern Shaanxi is more fun than you think👣 - 💥6 days and 5 nights travel guide 🙋< Departure> Day1: Yan'an - Wave Valley - Tofu Town Folk Hotel Day2: Xi'an - Hukou Waterfall (Shaanxi side) - Shaanxi Paper-cutting and Flower Bun Experience - Stay in Cave Hotel Day3: Sunrise at Qiankun Bay + Visit Qingshui Bay - Red Stone Gorge Scenic Area - Stay in Yulin City Day4: Mahuangliang Geological Park - Gaojiabao Ancient City - Stay in Wave Valley Day5: Wave Valley Scenic Area - Free tour in Yan'an City Day6: Yan'an - Yucha Grand Canyon (Natural crevice wonder of the Loess Plateau) - Return to Xi'an · 📸 Photography Tips - 🔅 Yucha Grand Canyon ✅ Birch Tree Valley is more suitable for taking great photos, with richer lines, stronger layering, and more stunning! ✅ Longba Valley has green moss, the canyon is relatively narrow, but the uphill road is not easy to walk ‼️ Do not go to Yucha on rainy days‼️ The road is slippery and difficult to walk, and you can't take good photos · 🔅 Wave Valley ✅ The best spot for photos is Yixiantian (the third fork of Danxia, don't miss it) ✅ The heart-shaped lake of Water Danxia is really beautiful, it looks good no matter how you shoot it ‼️ Be sure to go in the morning to shoot‼️ The light is good · 🔅 Hukou Waterfall ✅ Be sure to let your friend who knows how to take photos find a high position for an overhead shot/long shot, you might capture a rainbow🌈 -

Jingbian Wave Valley is truly a miracle to have such a stone landscape in the loess-covered area of Northern Shaanxi. The name 'Wave Valley' was given by photographers who came here, and it does differ from Arizona's Wave Valley: Arizona's Wave Valley features red with interspersed white stripes, a red and white mix, while Jingbian's Wave Valley is predominantly red. Here's a set of panoramic photos to experience the wonders of nature. Visiting the Wave Valley, there are attractions such as the Flame Danxia, Red Cliff Danxia, One-Line-Sky, and Earth's Heart Danxia.

| The Most Unearthly Place in Shaanxi. Xi'an Vicinity | The Most Unearthly Place in Shaanxi ✌️ If you want to explore the charm of nature, then Wave Valley is definitely the perfect choice. This area's Danxia landform is diverse and rare in the country. If it weren't for photographers, who would have thought that there's a place like 'Mars' here? ⛳ Shaanxi Yulin Jingbian Wave Valley 🚘 About 4 hours drive from Xi'an, there's a newly opened high-speed train from Xi'an Railway Station that takes about 4.5 hours to Jingbian, one trip per day (C984) 🎫 Ticket: 90 RMB per person (half price 45) 3D landscape bridge/elevator ticket sold separately 8:00-18:00 🚃 Tour route: Entrance glass walkway → Flame Danxia → Viewing platform → Red Cliff Danxia, Earth's Heart Danxia, One-Line-Sky → Dragon Heart Rock exit 👍 Flame Danxia is the place that most resembles Mars, and is also the most representative of the wave-shaped Danxia landforms. Here you can roam the seas of waves, and also explore the secrets of Mars. A 360-degree snapshot is a masterpiece. Watching the sunset here is also very suitable!! Red Cliff Danxia is the second area of the circular tour. This place is simply a summer retreat and a must-visit for fantasy photography. 👐 Here, on one side is the Danxia cliff, and on the other is the loess plateau landform, giving a strong visual impact. 😂 Earth's Heart Danxia has attractions like One-Line-Sky, Kilometer Gallery, Dragon Heart Rock, and you definitely shouldn't miss them! 🙆 Photo tips: Definitely wear black or red clothes! They match perfectly with Danxia! Especially Hanfu, it has the beauty of a fantasy film! Bright green, pink, blue, yellow dopamine colors also stand out. Western cowboy attire for photos, say you're in the Antelope Canyon in the US, and no one will doubt it. ✌️✌️Tips: 1. The scenic area is very large, especially the roads to Danxia No. 5 and No. 6 are not easy to find, it's recommended to hire a local guide with a car. 2. It's advised to stay within the scenic area, otherwise, you won't have enough time to play. 3. When the weather is good, wait for a sunrise or sunset over the water Danxia. Sunrise on the mountain, sunset by the water's edge. 4. Wear anti-slip breathable shoes, the sandstone is not very hard, and the surrounding soil is soft and slippery. Plus, some areas are undeveloped, and it's dangerous to slip off the cliff. 5. You can fly drones, but avoid times with strong winds, or the consequences can be serious. 6. The colors of Danxia after the rain are the most beautiful, but they are unpredictable. 7. The scenic area has only recently opened, and the surrounding facilities have not yet caught up, accommodations are a distance from the scenic area.

Travel Guide to Northern Shaanxi Shanghai Pudong - Yuyang Airport Depart from Pudong Airport, head north to Yuyang Airport. The airport parking fee is unbelievably low, only 2 yuan! 🎼 Shaanxi Northern Folk Song Museum, Zhenbeitai Arriving in Yulin, the first stop is the Shaanxi Northern Folk Song Museum, where you can feel the strong Northwestern style. Zhenbeitai is a witness to history. Standing on the high platform, overlooking the entire Yulin, it seems to hear the echo of history. 🏞️ Gaojiabao, Red Stone Gorge Gaojiabao hides many stories, every stone, every inch of land seems to be telling ancient legends. Red Stone Gorge is a red world, picturesque. Mahuangliang Loess Geological Park This is a free geological park, the loess landscape is spectacular, it's a paradise for photography enthusiasts. It is recommended to buy a sightseeing car ticket for easy touring. 🏞️ Qing Shui River Grand Canyon Heading north, come to Qing Shui River Grand Canyon. The natural landscape here is shocking, the canyon is deep, and the river is clear. Self-driving to Jingbian Jingbian, a mysterious place. Water Danxia, Crocodile Lake, although they are undeveloped scenic spots, the natural scenery is unforgettable. Remember to pay attention to safety! 🏞️ Wave Valley 1, 2 (Flame Danxia, Red Cliff Danxia, Earth Heart Danxia) Coming to Wave Valley, it's like entering a red dream. Flame Danxia, Red Cliff Danxia, Earth Heart Danxia... Each name is thought-provoking. The scenic parking lot charges 5 yuan. Return to Shanghai Pudong End the wonderful trip to Northern Shaanxi, return to Shanghai Pudong. Along the way, it seems to have traveled through time and space, experiencing the historical vicissitudes of a thousand years. Northern Shaanxi, a place worth visiting again and again!