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5A canyon attraction in Hohhot where the Yellow River and the Great Wall meet, with dramatic meanders, ancient village relics, and a suggested 4-hour visit.
Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourism Area lies in the southwest of Qingshuihe County, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. It sits in the core section of the Shanxi-Inner Mongolia Yellow River Grand Canyon and the hinterland of the Yellow River’s giant “J”-shaped bend. It was awarded national 5A-level tourist attraction status in 2024 and is also a national geopark. The area is celebrated as the unique site where the Yellow River and the Great Wall “shake hands”. Over millions of years, the Yellow River cut through the Loess Plateau, forming steep precipices and magnificent river meanders. It is nicknamed the “Little Three Gorges in the North” and “The First Bay of the Yellow River in the World”. Visitors can explore Laoniuwan Ancient Village, the ruins of Ningbianzhou Ancient City, Taijiwan with its 270-degree river loop, and ancient Great Wall relics. River cruises are available to admire the grand canyon landscape, and visitors can also explore the ancient cave dwellings. A suggested visit lasts about 4 hours.
Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area lies in the southwest of Qingshuihe County, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, sitting in the core section of the Shanxi-Inner Mongolia Yellow River Grand Canyon and the hinterland of the Yellow River’s giant "J"-shaped bend. It was awarded national 5A-level tourist attraction status in 2024, also a national geopark.
It is celebrated as the unique site where the Yellow River and the Great Wall “shake hands”. Over millions of years, the Yellow River cut through the Loess Plateau, forming steep precipices and magnificent river meanders. Nicknamed the “Little Three Gorges in the North” and “The First Bay of the Yellow River in the World”, it ranks among China’s top ten most beautiful canyons.
The scenic area contains Laoniuwan Ancient Village, a well-preserved traditional historic village, ruins of Ningbianzhou Ancient City, Taijiwan with a spectacular 270-degree river loop, and ancient Great Wall relics. Visitors can take river cruises to admire the grand canyon landscape and explore the ancient cave dwellings.
Laoniuwan is celebrated as the unique site where the Yellow River and the Great Wall “shake hands”.
The Yellow River cut through the Loess Plateau over millions of years, creating steep precipices and magnificent river meanders.
See Taijiwan, known for a spectacular 270-degree river loop within the scenic area.
The scenic area contains Laoniuwan Ancient Village, ruins of Ningbianzhou Ancient City, and ancient Great Wall relics.
Awarded national 5A-level tourist attraction status in 2024, the area is also a national geopark.
Opening hours are subject to official notices.
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It lies in the southwest of Qingshuihe County, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, in the core section of the Shanxi-Inner Mongolia Yellow River Grand Canyon.
It is celebrated as the unique site where the Yellow River and the Great Wall “shake hands”, with steep precipices and magnificent river meanders.
The suggested visiting time is about 4 hours.
You can explore Laoniuwan Ancient Village, Ningbianzhou Ancient City ruins, Taijiwan’s 270-degree river loop, ancient Great Wall relics, and cave dwellings; river cruises are available to admire the canyon landscape.
Yes, it was awarded national 5A-level tourist attraction status in 2024 and is also a national geopark.
You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.
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