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Guide to Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon. What attractions does Ganquan Grand Canyon include?

Scenic area introduction, other itinerary arrangements and transportation suggestions

Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon is also very famous. A scenic spot, this scenic spot is very shocking. It is very magical that nature can make a canyon look like this. Friends who are interested can go there. This canyon is in Shaanxi.

Scenic Spot Introduction

1. Ganquan Grand Canyon

Located in Yucha Village, Xiasiwan Town, Ganquan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, it was about hundreds of millions of years ago Not long ago, there was a strong earthquake in northern Shaanxi. A large loess mountain opened a large crack, and after millions of years of rain erosion, it slowly formed such a canyon, which is very similar to the Antelope Grand Canyon in the United States.

Before entering the canyon scenic area, a tourist service center has been built. You must buy a ticket and transfer to the scenic area bus to enter. Self-driving cars have been prohibited from entering since May 2018. The gate control is very strict and there is no possibility of sneaking in. After entering the entrance of the scenic spot, there are still more than 20 kilometers of dirt roads. The road conditions are very bad, and various excavators are repairing the roads. Recently, only the Huashugou Canyon with the best scenery and the closest distance has been opened to the public. The other four canyons (from far to near are Huabaocha Canyon, Longbagou Canyon, Mudangou Canyon, and Fenghuanggou Canyon) have recently been closed due to lack of road construction. Open to the outside world.

Tips:

The most suitable season for visiting is from March to May. If you come during the rainy season, if it rains, the valley will be closed and you will not be able to visit. There is a big temperature difference between inside and outside the valley, so you need to wear a thin coat in the valley. If you don’t bring high rain boots, it is recommended to rent rain boots at the entrance of each valley for 5 yuan a pair. There is indeed deep muddy water in the valley.

We visited Longbagou Canyon and Huashugou Canyon.

2. Longbagou Canyon

Longbagou is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. In some places, you need to use your hands and feet to climb forward. The round trip to Longbagou Canyon is about 5 kilometers, with the outbound journey at the bottom of the valley and the return journey on the dirt road next to the canyon. There is the only exit about 800 meters into the valley. If you are not in good physical condition, you can turn back at this time. The deeper you go, the harder it becomes. It takes about 2 hours to walk around and take photos. The advantage of Longbagou is that there are fewer people, and the scenery is slightly worse than that of Huashugou. Not recommended for the elderly and children.

3. Huashugou Canyon

Huashugou is the most beautiful and most essential canyon, with a total length of about 300 meters. There are many tourists in the canyon, so many that it is difficult to walk. The light is best from 11 noon to 2 pm, because the top of the canyon is narrow, and if there is no light, it will be dark inside. Birch Valley is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. Contrary to Longba Valley, the rocks have more curves and textures, and the colors are richer. With the right light, you can definitely create a big picture.

Tips:

It is recommended to go during non-holidays. The official opening time of the scenic spot is 8 a.m., but people will actually be released around 7:30. Be sure to go early in the morning when no one is there. When taking photos of Birch Valley, you can use long exposure if there is no light! When the light is good at noon, you can visit and shoot Birch Valley again.

In addition, there are many local people who take photography groups. You can hire them to lead the way to many local wild canyons. The scenery is definitely not inferior to the scenic spots, and there are no tourists. Don't save money and think about finding it yourself. Wild canyons are all in places with poor road conditions, and the entrance to the canyon is also very inconspicuous, so you can't find it by yourself. Spending money is safe and efficient, just support local development~

Others

1. Photography suggestions

It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens, telephoto is of no use here , you may also need a tripod and light-reducing mirror. If you want to take creative photos, you can bring your own light sources such as flashlights, headlamps, etc.

2. Accommodation situation

You can choose to live in Ganquan County or Xiasiwan Town near Yucha Canyon. Ganquan County is more than 30 kilometers away from the scenic spot. In order to enter the scenic spot early in the morning, you can avoid the large number of tourists. Tourists are advised to stay in Xiasiwan Town. There are currently few regular hotels here, and there are family hotels to choose from, which are not expensive.

3. Recommended food

We recommend the "Luohechuan Cured Pork" in Xiasiwan Town. It is a local specialty of cured pork, including pork stew, farm tofu, grilled pork skewers, etc. It's cheap and delicious, and it only costs 150 yuan to feed 6 people.

Tips:

Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon Scenic Area and nearby wild canyons are very suitable for photography enthusiasts and hiking adventure enthusiasts. Generally, a full day is enough for tourists, and they can just pick 2 to 3 canyons to visit, and the scenery will be similar. If it is for filming, it is recommended to spend at least 2 days, one day inside the scenic area and one day outside the scenic area, for an in-depth and detailed tour. It is understood that recently some photographers have also discovered many canyons such as the Heart-Shaped Canyon, Zhidan County Canyon, and Ansai County Canyon on Qinzhidao.

Itinerary and transportation suggestions

Most of the self-driving vehicles seen in Jingbian and Yucha are vehicles from relatively close areas such as Shaanxi, Xi’an, Ningxia, and Shanxi. If If you are coming from a farther place, you can take a train to Yan'an, Shaanxi Province, and then rent a car directly from the train station and drive there. The car rental fee ranges from 200 to 500 per day to avoid the fatigue of long-distance driving. Just drive and follow the navigation to the specific scenic spot location. There are many places to visit nearby, such as Hukou Waterfall, Qikou Ancient Town, Qiankun Bay Scenic Area, etc. You can arrange to visit together according to the total number of days.

The distance between the two scenic spots, Jingbian Wave Valley and Yucha Grand Canyon, is 220 kilometers and takes about 3 hours to drive. If your itinerary is tight, you can visit one first and head to the other in the evening. At present, both scenic spots are still not fully developed and are not saturated with tourists. If you are interested, please come quickly!

Qin Jin Tour No. 11: Exploring Ganquan and Shekou Grand Canyon in Northern Shaanxi

Author/Photographer: Mo Guoliang

According to the arrangement of the travel agency, after enjoying a meal in Jingbian to enjoy the rising sun in the Wave Valley, I hummed the tune "Xintianyou" and got on the bus to start another day. travel. The destination is a tour of the "Yucha Grand Canyon" in Ganquan, Yan'an.

At noon, we finally arrived in a small town in Ganquan County and had a simple lunch. Then we got on a car prepared by a local guide and headed deep into the mountains in small groups. Since they were all small cars hired at short notice, the drivers couldn't find the road soon after the car started driving, so they all used their mobile phones to ask for directions. In view of this situation, a fellow traveler in the car with me became confused and chatted with the driver of our car about the Yucha Grand Canyon attractions.

During the chat, I learned that the scenery of the Yucha Grand Canyon in the Ganquan area is comparable to the "Antelope Canyon" landscape in the United States. This caused travelers from all over the country to rush there to try it out. After the local villagers in Ganquan saw this money-making effect, they developed the ditches and ridges in their village into tourist attractions, and called them "Yucha Grand Canyon", resulting in a mixed situation. Moreover, the canyon we are going to is also in the same situation. Its real name should be "Shekou Valley". The car drove for about half an hour and stopped at the top of a high mountain.

The mountain guides in the village took the woodcutter and shovel and asked us to put on the wellies they had prepared. Follow him all the way from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the ravine. Along the way, it was really not easy for the mountain people. With such a large group of people of varying ages and physical conditions, building roads across mountains and building bridges over water would feel very risky.

After about half an hour of going down the mountain, everyone fulfilled their mission. After hard work and hard work, they finally reached the bottom of the Grand Canyon safely and smoothly.

In fact, the section where we reached the canyon after all the hardships happened to be in the middle of the canyon. It is also the lowest section. In the canyon, one meter of sunlight fell from the sky. The reflection on the cliffs, trees and grass in the valley brings primitive tranquility to the deep canyon.

The cliffs on both sides of the bank look like scattered bushes, but if you look closely, they feel so orderly, making the Grand Canyon even more profound. This is the natural law in the natural world, and it is also the law that humans must abide by.

Blue and white butterflies can be seen everywhere in the valley flying freely among the flowers, which is a unique style. The canyon, wild flowers and butterflies form a beautiful scenery like "Zhuang Sheng dreamed of butterflies at dawn, and the Emperor's spring heart rested on cuckoos". It is also a good choice to name the Grand Canyon "Butterfly Valley".

Wandering in the canyon, the river valley is long and narrow, as if I suddenly turned into a little frog and accidentally fell into the bottom of the well. Looking up, there are cliffs on both sides lined with strange rocks. In the huge blue sky, large trees are inserted across the cliffs. It is a rare primitive ecological environment. Wandering in the deep canyon, you will fall into the quagmire if you don't pay attention, and you will feel a sense of adventure. The colorful cliff patterns exude a charming style.

The name "Shekou Valley" appropriately reflects the topography of the canyon with "wide head, thin body and horny tail". When we reached the "Tail Sheep's Horn", a seemingly man-made jumble of rocks blocked our progress like a roadblock. Looking around, the canyon is even deeper and the cliffs on both sides are even steeper. It also highlights its quiet environment and gives people a peaceful enjoyment.

After climbing over the rocky embankment, we arrived at the tip of the horn. The situation inside was completely different from the scenery outside. The cracks in the narrow passages are illuminated by a ray of sunlight above the cliff, hanging exaggeratedly in the cliff's recesses, showing the alluring charm of the canyon cliffs one by one.

After exploring Sheep Point, we returned the same way and crossed the mountain road where we entered the valley bottom, and then went uphill again. My eyes suddenly became brighter, and the color of the mountain turned red. As we approach the entrance and exit of the valley, the red sandstone that can be seen everywhere is the ore used to make "cinnabar" in ancient times?

After leaving the Shekou Canyon, the charm on the loess slopes is different from the scenery in the canyon. The setting sun on the green mountains is mixed with the loess land, and the sheep are leisurely looking for the green grassland. The setting sun reflects on the cashmere on their bodies, creating yet another transparent color. It seemed like white clouds were falling on the green grass again.

End the day’s trip on a loess slope with the setting sun. I felt the unique charm left to the people by the birthplace of the Chinese nation. Thank you for the beautiful China!

Recite a poem to commemorate:

Qilu · Leisure exploration of Ganquan and Shekou Valley

Leisure exploration of Ganquan and Shekou, Huangniba Go up the narrow ravine.

It has a wide head, a thin tail and a sheep's horns. It has steep cliffs, deep forests and secluded canyons.

Entrust Meng Zhuang to send butterflies away, and their eyes are dazzled by the fluttering shadows.

The beautiful trees are everywhere in the wilderness, and the wildness is leisurely and free.

Qin-Jin Travel No. 9: "The Eternal Mystery of the Huns' Imperial City "Tongwan City"";

Qin-Jin Travel No. 10: "Ruby Inlaid on the Loess Slope- Wave Valley (Area A)";

The Ten Tours of the Qin and Jin Dynasties: "Ruby Inlaid on the High Loess Slope - Wave Valley (Area B)";

The Ten Tours of the Qin and Jin Dynasties: "Ruby inlaid on the high loess slope - Wave Valley (Area C)";

Qin-Jin Travel No. 10: "Ruby inlaid on the high loess slope - Wave Valley (Area D)";

Qin Jin Tour No. 11: "Explore the Shekou Grand Canyon in Ganquan, Northern Shaanxi";

Qin Jin Tour No. 12: "Check out the beautiful body curves of the "Yucha Grand Canyon" in northern Shaanxi."

Are Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon and Jingbian Wave Valley worth visiting?

It’s worth going, very worth going, so worth going. If these two places are not worth visiting, there won’t be many places to visit in the world.

These two scenic spots, Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon and Wave Valley, are all located on the Northern Shaanxi Plateau.

Yucha Grand Canyon is located in Zhangjiagou Village, Xiasiwan Town, Ganquan County, Yan'an City, and Wave Valley is located in Longzhou Town, Jingbian County, Yulin City. The distance between the two is a little more than 200 kilometers.

These two attractions are niche attractions that have been discovered by travel enthusiasts in recent years and instantly became popular through self-media. After becoming popular, they were developed by relevant local departments.

The reason why Wave Valley and Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon became popular quickly is because they look so much like two world-class attractions in the United States.

The Wave Valley corresponds to the Wave Valley in the United States, and the Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon corresponds to the Antelope Canyon in the United States.

I went to these two places during the National Day last year. Below, I will give a brief introduction to them respectively.

1. _瓴瓴泶笙笙

The Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon is rarely known as China's Antelope Valley. Their slogan is "World's Living Danxia, ??China's Valley of Dreams".

There are seven canyons in the Grand Canyon, namely Huashhugou, Mudangou, Yixiantian, Snakehegou, Fenghuanggou, Huabaogou and Longbagou. Currently only the first three are open.

We went during the National Day, and there were so many people there. The visitor center is in Zhangjiagou Village, Xiasiwan Town. As soon as we arrived at the village, we saw several miles of traffic and could not enter the parking lot.

We stopped on the side road in front of Zhangjiagou Village Committee, waiting for Guixing to enter the scenic parking lot. At this time, a middle-aged man stood in front of our car and gestured like a traffic policeman to direct us to drive to the square in front of the village committee. We looked at him hesitantly and a little uneasily. He became more anxious, and the strength and frequency of his gestures increased, but he just didn't speak. It turned out that he was a deaf mute and could not speak. Through his simple and anxious eyes, we followed him and parked the car in front of the village committee. Thanks to the honest and kind-hearted deaf-mute old man, the place he pointed out to us is really a parking area where we can divert traffic. But as outsiders, we generally don’t dare to believe this kind of thing and worry about being fooled. The old man's advice saved us dozens of minutes of waiting time for the car, and there was no parking fee.

Yucha Grand Canyon does not charge tickets now, but you have to take their scenic transportation bus, which costs 70 yuan. Because there were too many people, the tourist route was divided into Line A and Line B in those days. The scenery of the two lines was different, but the difference was not too big. As a first-timer, I couldn't tell which one was better and which one was worse. We went to the line where it is easier to buy tickets, and it should be the second line.

I won’t talk about the scenery, but look at the photos. If you want to take good photos in Yucha, you have to be lucky. The weather is good and there is sunshine. The photos you take will definitely look like a computer desktop. The best time is noon when the sun is shining directly downwards.

2. Wave Valley

Wave Valley is located in Longzhou Town, Jingbian County, Yulin City. This is known as the Antelope Valley of the United States. To be honest, Wave Valley does not yet have a unified name. Some are called Flame Danxia District, Shuishui Danxia District, and some are called District 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The current one is more accurate. The method should be the Longzhou Danxia landform. This scenic spot is very large and is divided into several independent areas, all of which have different names.

Currently, Longzhou Danxia Landform is closed, and the No. 1 scenic spot with the best scenery is under closed construction. However, the pilgrim-like influx of tourists from other places caused headaches to the relevant local departments and they were unable to stop them. During the holidays, traffic police, civilian police, and special police were dispatched to stop and divert the tourists. But the local villagers are happy. They open hotels and farmhouses, act as tour guides, solicit customers on the roadside, and charge parking fees on a piece of land. The business is booming.

Tourists visit some of the more beautiful "wild" attractions. Although it is a wild scenic spot, outsiders still cannot enter. There are people blocking it at every intersection. Do you want to go in? Someone must lead the way. The cost of leading the way is 50 yuan per scenic spot. Regardless of the number of people or the number of people, it is only calculated based on the number of times. Take people by your side to sit in your car before your car can go in.

We booked a farm hotel in advance and talked with the owner about food, accommodation, travel and other matters. We visited three attractions and he was responsible for picking up and dropping off.

We went from Yan'an. After arriving at the boss's house, around four or five o'clock, he immediately sent us to a scenic spot. It gives people a very good feeling.

In the evening, he asked for our opinion whether to go to the best scenic spot No. 1 tomorrow. He said that there was construction going on there, and to go there, one had to "lurk" in at four or five o'clock before dawn before the workers went to work. Because the weather there was very cold during the National Day, and we had a child, we didn’t go “lurking”.

At dawn, he sent us to Shuishui Danxia District, showed us the way, and told us to go quickly. If we were late, someone would stop us.

This place is also very good.

We were really the first to arrive. When we came out of another place, we found that there was actually a police car blocking the place where we entered in the morning.

Five of us (including one child) stayed in a room and experienced the Datong Kang on the Northern Shaanxi Plateau for one night, which made the child extremely happy. We had two meals, one morning and one night, and took us to three places to play. We paid 600 yuan at the checkout. After leaving, he said he had charged me 20 yuan less for drinks, and I made up for it. That was what we drank in the evening. At dinner time, we asked him if he wanted to drink his home-brewed wine. He gave us a bottle filled with mineral water. It cost 40 yuan a bottle. We said we only wanted half of it, and he let us Drink it yourself and leave half for him. We really only drank half.

In Longzhou Wave Valley, you can not only see magical geographical wonders, but also visit surrounding attractions, such as Jingbian Tongwan City, which is very famous. You can also take a look at Zhenbeitai, which is one of the most grand and majestic buildings in the Ming Dynasty Great Wall ruins. It is one of the three wonders of the Great Wall (Shanhaiguan in the east, Zhenbeitai in the middle, and Jiayuguan in the west).

There is a popular natural scenic spot in Shaanxi, known as the "Valley of Chinese Dreams". What is this place?

When it comes to tourist attractions in Shaanxi, the first thing that comes to mind may be historical relics such as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In fact, in addition to these scenic spots, there are many beautiful natural landscapes in Shaanxi, just because of its reputation. For this reason, it has never been known to everyone. What I want to introduce to you is a tourist attraction with extremely special scenery. It is also known as the Valley of Chinese Dreams. This tourist attraction is the "Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon".

Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon is located in Yucha Village, Ganquan County, Yan'an City. It is a natural scenic spot carved by nature for millions of years. Although there are no mountains and flowing water, there are no winding paths. The secluded but unique Danxia landform is a rare and unique beauty in the world. Walking into the Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon, everyone will be attracted by the steep mountain walls of various colors. Looking up to the sky will give people a strong sense of oppression.

Many friends may be wondering, how was such a unique Danxia landform Grand Canyon formed? In fact, the reason for the formation of the Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon came from a huge earthquake millions of years ago. The magnitude of the earthquake here at that time may have reached more than 8 magnitude. Even the earth was shaken and many cracks were created, and these cracks were also large earthquakes. The original look of the canyon.

Then these cracks were washed away by years of rain, and finally formed such a unique spectacle. Nowadays, when tourists walk into the Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon, they will see that the stone walls on both sides are very smooth. In fact, these are formed by the impact of rainwater, and the various colors on the mountain are also the colors produced by the precipitation of different minerals.

With these unique landscapes, Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon has gained the favor of a large number of tourists in just a dozen years. Especially for those who love photography, this place is simply a place for photography. Paradise, wherever you take a photo, you will find a beautiful scenery.

If you are interested in Ganquan Yucha Grand Canyon, you might as well take advantage of this holiday to bring your family and friends for a sightseeing trip here. After all, there are only a handful of such beautiful scenery in the country. .

The history of Ganquan Village

The first person to settle in Ganquan Village was a family named Ding. The soil in Ganquan Village is mostly slag soil, which is suitable for making porcelain. The Ding family regarded the porcelain industry as the focus of development, and a village - Dingjiagou was gradually formed around the porcelain industry and the Ding family. The porcelain fired was mainly coarse porcelain, including porcelain bowls, porcelain basins, porcelain jars and even later bricks and other daily necessities. A group of people with porcelain skills have gradually been cultivated and gathered here. In the early days, the porcelain industry developed very well and had a wide market. It not only met the needs of nearby residents, but also sold some products as far away as Shangqiu, Anhui and other places. A large number of people who came to Ganquan to buy porcelain not only broadened the economic sources of Ganquan Village, but also brought special products from various places to Ganquan Village. Ganquan became a trading market. Therefore, the ridge where Ganquan is located is called "Wanyaoling", and Ganquan is also known as "Little Luoyang".

Before 1958, the industrial activities in Ganquan Village were mainly porcelain making, which was prosperous and famous for a while.

In 1958, the economy was particularly active. In response to Chairman Mao Zedong's "Big Steel Smelting" campaign, Ganquan's porcelain industry, especially the bowl-making industry, was booming. Someone in the village commented that the economic situation at that time was "the per capita income was not lower than now." The prosperity of the industry is evident. After three years of natural disasters, the economy began to recover in 1962, and the development of the porcelain industry continued until about 1993. In the past two or three decades, the development of Ganquan's porcelain industry has encountered obstacles and gradually declined.

First of all, porcelain made by traditional methods has low technological content and relatively backward technological level. Although bricks, one of the important product names, have good heat resistance, they have poor resistance to heavy pressure. It does not have a competitive advantage in the face of other new products with the same purpose; secondly, the price of coal, the material used in the porcelain burning industry, has increased, which has hindered the development of the porcelain industry; in addition, porcelain burning workers often need overloaded labor, and the air in the porcelain kiln is not enough. Well, many people got sick and even died from it. The development prospects of the porcelain industry are bleak. Diseases that may appear at any time make many young people shy away from the porcelain industry, and the technology of porcelain firing is gradually forgotten. According to statistics, there are very few villagers under the age of 50 who can bake bricks, let alone bake bowls, pots, jars, basins and other "treasures" that have been a great success for our ancestors. Now when you walk into the village, you can no longer see the people who fired the porcelain kilns in the past, let alone the glorious scenes brought about by the porcelain kiln industry in the past. You can only see many porcelain kilns standing quietly and lonely in the village. Who will save these "heroes" in the history of Ganquan? How to save it really needs to be thought about and explored.

After the 1990s, contrasting with the decline of the porcelain industry was the establishment of coal mines. Large-scale coal mines appeared in the village, and the living standards of the villagers were able to be maintained. However, due to the long mining life of coal mines, the recoverable coal reserves of many coal mines are decreasing day by day. In addition, the state has closed down small and medium-sized coal mines in recent years. The development prospects of Ganquan's coal industry are not optimistic. Many people who have relied on coal mining income to support themselves for most of their lives have to face the problem of finding a new job. This is another issue worth thinking about and exploring.

Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, Ganquan Village was once called "Ganquan Village Office". It is said that Xin'an County was called the "First District" and Ganquan was called the "Second District" at that time. The old site is on the ridge behind the current village cultural square. It no longer exists, and only the traces of the stone monument hanging "Village Office" can be seen.

The agricultural development in Ganquan Village is not obvious. The main crops are wheat, corn, and soybeans, supplemented by sweet potatoes, peanuts, etc. There was a great agricultural harvest in 1958; from 1960 to 1963, agriculture was relatively backward; after the reform and opening up, farmers' food and clothing problems were solved, and the food problem was completely solved. Historically, Ganquan's agriculture once had a flash of vitality - growing peanuts. The harvest was good at that time. However, because the people's living standards were not high at that time and the food problem had not been solved, they were not very enthusiastic about growing peanuts and did not persist. Go down.

Historically, there were three temple fairs in Ganquan Village, called Shangmiao, Xiamiao and Niuwang Temple. The former site of the Shangmiao Temple is where Ganquan Primary School is now. It is mainly dedicated to the "Kiln God" who brought wealth to Ganquan Village. Temple fairs are held every February 15th and April 15th to pray for the Kiln God's blessings to the villagers. The Lower Temple is located in the old village of Ganquan Village. It mainly worships the God of Earth and other agricultural gods. Temple fairs are held every March 12th and April 18th. This is the only temple fair that has been preserved among the three temple fairs. However, there are only This time on March 12th. The other is the "Cow King Temple". In the past, apart from making porcelain, one of people's sources of income was farming. Cows play an important role in people's lives, so people often worship the "Bull King" with awe.