A Trip to Northern Shaanxi is a Must-Do in Your Lifetime (National Geographic Never Lies)

Best Travel Destination for the May Day Holiday (Northern Shaanxi) ✅ Ganquan, Yan'an The Ganquan Grand Canyon in Ganquan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, is a must-visit place in northern Shaanxi. It is easily accessible, about 1.5 hours by car from Yan'an, or 3.5 hours from Xi'an. The entrance fee is CNY 119 per person, including the sightseeing bus fee. Parking is convenient, but a parking fee of CNY 10 is required. The tour lasts about 3 hours, but please note that the viewing effect will be greatly reduced on cloudy days, so it is recommended to go on a sunny day. Another highlight nearby is the Wave Valley, located in Longzhou Town, Jingbian County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province. It is the filming location of The Road to Life, and the entrance fee is CNY 90 (including the 3D glass bridge, an additional CNY 50 is required). It is a 4–5 hour drive from Xi'an, and the best time to visit is from 3pm to 7pm. The recommended route is to start from the scenic spot entrance, and visit the Red Stone Wall Danxia, Time Tunnel and other attractions in turn, and finally go to the Flame Danxia to photograph the sunset. In Ganquan Grand Canyon and Wave Valley, there are many photo spots. Such as the Red Stone Wall Danxia, Geocentric Danxia, and Flame Danxia in Ganquan Grand Canyon, as well as the Red Stone Wall Danxia and A Thread of Sky in Wave Valley. When shooting, it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and pay attention to safety. You can choose denim overalls, red long skirts, etc. for dressing, and adventure hats, geological hammer models and other props are optional. In addition, Hukou Waterfall is also one of the must-see attractions in northern Shaanxi, located in Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. The water volume is huge, giving people the feeling of "the water of the Yellow River comes from the sky". However, please note that you need to keep a safe distance when viewing the waterfall. In summary, northern Shaanxi has many natural landscapes and cultural landscapes, which are worth a visit. During the tour, please be sure to pay attention to safety and respect local customs.