"You know, there are dozens of bends in the Yellow River in the world, dozens of bays, and dozens of boats...", a "Yellow River Boatman Song" resounded Along the Yellow Highway for dozens of miles, standing In front of the inscription "Ninety-nine Bends of the Yellow River in the World", behind me is the endless flow of the Yellow River. The road is full of Yellow River red dates. This is the first time I have appeared here in a month since the opening of the Yellow River Highway.
Along the Yellow River Highway and the west bank of the Yellow River, more than 50 scenic spots in Hancheng, Weinan, Yan'an, and Yulin 4 cities, 12 counties, 72 towns are connected in series. Heyeping Village is one of them. The famous northern Shaanxi folk song "Yellow River Boatman" Song" even comes from here. The red dates all over the mountains and plains, the clean and tidy villages, and the hospitable villagers all highlight the tranquility and peace here, as if a paradise appeared in front of me.
htmlOn the morning of September 23, nearly a hundred self-driving enthusiasts participated in the "Journey Along the Yellow River" self-driving experience event sponsored by the Propaganda Department of Yulin Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Yulin Municipal Tourism Foreign Affairs (Overseas Chinese Affairs) Bureau, and Yulin Municipal Sports Bureau. The fleet of more than 30 self-driving cars seems to indicate that this "trip" is unique. But as an out-and-out Yulin native of northern Shaanxi, I am used to seeing the ravines and ravines on the Loess Plateau, so I didn’t have much expectations for this trip. However, what happened next was beyond my expectation. The anticipation also made me feel from the bottom of my heart that the trip was worthwhile. html The autumn weather in northern Shaanxi in September is crisp and the sky is clear. To the right is the rolling Yellow River, and to the left is the cliff within reach. A mighty motorcade passes between the cliff and the river. The contrast between stillness and movement at this moment is... So intense. The first stop is Wubao Stone City. Wubao Ancient Stone City is the most complete thousand-year-old ancient county town in the northwest region so far. It is located on the east border of the Yellow River Plateau, on the west coast of the middle reaches of the Yellow River, and is the hub of transportation between the Qin and Jin Dynasties. The head rests on the Yellow River, the Yellow River serves as a pond in the east, the ravine serves as a chasm in the west, the official road leading to the city goes down to the river bank in the south, and outside the north gate is a choke point connecting to the back mountain. It is a dangerous place, and it is located on a rocky mountain on the Yellow River, so it was known as the "Tongwu Fort" by the ancients.
After seeing the ancient stone city, we will go forward to the "Second Moraine of the Yellow River". The first moraine of the Yellow River refers to Hukou Waterfall . The second most spectacular one is this section of Shangguai Village in Wubao County , so it is known as It is called "the second moraine of the Yellow River in the world", and the local people also call it "the second moraine" for short.
Beside "Er Qi" is the Yellow River Strange Stones Museum. The total construction area of the museum is more than 1,200 square meters, and more than 1,500 Yellow River Strange Stones are divided into "Geological Paleontological Fossils Exhibition Area", "Scenery, Animals and Strange Stones Exhibition Area", "Character Characters and Strange Stones" Exhibition Area" three major sections. Through the display of early geological paleontological fossils and natural rocks in Wubao, the history of Wubao Yellow River stone culture is condensed, and a window for viewing, experiencing, excavation, and interpretation of Wubao stone culture is opened.
Besides scenic spots, the greatest fun is picking up stones. Since the beginning of this year, the discovery of a large number of high-quality jade stones in the ancient Wubao river has become news. And picking up jade on the Yellow River beach has become a hobby for many people. Along the road, there are strange rocks, strange rocks, There are countless jade stones, and every time you find them, you feel like you have found a treasure.
There are many "ravines" that can be penetrated along the way. The cliffs and rugged rocks are the true portrayal of this place. Perhaps only powerful off-road vehicles dare to walk in this stone forest, and only by going to the deepest point can you see nature. Magical and powerful.
The mountains and plains here are full of rocks, but for the off-road people, this is their feng shui treasure land, and they can enjoy the fun of off-roading among the mountains and rivers.
Before evening, the "Journey Along the Yellow River" came to a jujube forest outside Heyeping Village, jia County . After setting up the tent, we went to the west and climbed up the mountain to watch the sunset, taking in the endless scenery. Camping in the jujube forest, you can pick the crispy and sweet Yellow River jujubes with your hands. You can pick them at will with the permission of the local villagers.
When night falls, the warm and hospitable villagers of Heyeping bring us an unforgettable bonfire party, singing, dancing, and Yangko . Such a joyful atmosphere may be the first time in thousands of years to come to this deep ravine. .
Camping, bonfires, and picnics all bring different feelings to us who have lived in the city for a long time. Time seems to stand still here, and long-suppressed emotions burst out in an instant on the bank of the Yellow River. The turbulence in our hearts is like the rushing water of the Yellow River.
With the beautiful night sky, clean air, crisp and sweet red dates, fragrant mutton, gorgeous bonfires and enthusiastic people, this trip is indeed worth it. The two-day trip is actually very short, only a small part of the 828.5 kilometers along the Yellow River Highway. Along the Yellow River Highway is known as China's "Highway 1". For many people, perhaps the "journey" has just begun.
In addition, we should also be grateful to this road. It is not only a "golden highway" that helps residents along the road get rid of poverty and become rich. It will also benefit more than 2 million people along the route, and will play a positive role in promoting tourism development, ecological environmental protection, and poverty alleviation in poor areas along the Yellow River.
Along the Yellow Road, you can travel through the mountains and rivers of Yulin, see the local customs and customs of northern Shaanxi, and pick up bits and pieces of your soul among the ditches and maomao.
(Some pictures come from Toutiao Weiyou Yulin)
