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Danxia Landform Valley in northern Shaanxi -- Group appearance, unique in China
The first joint scientific research seminar on Danxia landform in northern Shaanxi was held in Xi'an a few days ago. At the meeting, many geological experts agreed that the Danxia landform in northern Shaanxi is a unique Danxia landform landscape in China. The experts believe that the Danxia landforms in northern Shaanxi are rich in resources and diverse in types.
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A must-see scenic spot on the Yellow River Tourism Belt, Shaohua Mountain National Forest Park
Shaohua Mountain National Forest Park is a tourism scenic spot with ecotourism, leisure and mountaineering as the theme, located on the gold tourism line in the eastern Shaanxi Province.The scenic area has towering peaks, dense forests, magical huge stones, flowing river ups and downs, spectacular waterfall, green lakes and abundant animal and plant resources. Its altitude is about 530-2,491 meters, and forest coverage more than 90%.
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Hukou Falls of Yellow River is in flood season and shows magnificent waterfalls again
Recently, the main stream of the Yellow River has entered the main flood season due to increased rainfall in the upstream, the main and auxiliary waterfalls of Hukou waterfall are in line, and show the magnificent waterfalls and attract many tourists.
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Oasis of Shaanxi-Huangling National Forest Park
Located in Qiaoshan forest area in the southwest of Huangling County, the upper reaches of the Ju River (known as the Ji River in ancient times), with a total area of 4,358.5 hectares, a south-north span of 14.8 kilometers and an east-west span of 9.8 kilometers, a highest elevation of 1,547 meters and a mean annual temperature of 9.4 degrees Celsius, Shaanxi Huangling National Forest Park is an important attraction on the tourism line of Ziwu Ridge, as well as the juncture of Yellow Emperor Cultural Tourism Circle and Ziwu Ridge Eco-Tourism Line. With more than 750 species of animals and plants and a forest coverage rate of 98 percent, the park features thick forests, peculiar geomorphology, humid climate, rich water resources, and elegant and charming forest ecology.
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Qinling’s most beautiful new symbol-Tianzhushan National Forest Park
With a total area of 50.8 square kilometers, Tianzhushan National Forest Park is located in Shanyang County, Shangluo, Shaanxi Province. Its main peak has an elevation of 2,073.98 meters.The park features quaternary glacial remains and karst landform wonders; stretches of over 200 rare plants including Pinus armandii and Taxus chinensis; amazing phonological sights including sunrise, clouds and soft rime; as well as longstanding Taoism and Buddhism culture dating back to the Sui and Tang dynasties. It is known as the most beautiful new symbol of Qinling.
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Hongjiannao Lake -- a must for tourists in the trip to the Yellow River
The Hongjiannao Lake Scenic Spot is in Jiajialiang Village, Erlintu Town, Shenmu, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province. The word “nao” in Mongolian means water pool, lake. The bay of the lake is red because of high iron content, and the lake water is alkaline. Therefore, the lake named “Hongjiannao Lake”. The outline of the scenic forms a triangle, with a largest breadth of 10 kilometers from east to west, and a largest length of 12 kilometers from north to south. The lake covers 67 square kilometers is typical plateau inner lake, and the largest freshwater lake in dessert.
