Jingbian County

At the junction of the northern Shaanxi Loess Plateau and the Mu Us Sandy Land, featuring the shocking ruins of the ancient Xiongnu capital Tongwancheng and the wave-like patterns of Longzhou Danxia.

Jingbian County is located in southwestern Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Mu Us Sandy Land, with the Great Wall and ancient border ruins scattered throughout. The Tongwancheng Ruins are the remains of the capital of the Great Xia state, built by Helian Bobo of the Xiongnu during the Sixteen Kingdoms period; its white walls stand on the barren plains, exuding a desolate grandeur. The Wave Valley (Longzhou Danxia) is famous for its undulating textures of red sandstone, making it a highly popular geological landscape for photographers in recent years. Late spring to autumn offers the best weather, though care should be taken to avoid slipping on the clay surfaces after rain. The Taiyuan-Zhongwei-Yinchuan Railway has a Jingbian Station, and the Qingdao-Yinchuan Expressway passes through, or visitors can transfer by road from Yulin.

Destinations

• Jingbian
• Yulin (Shaanxi)

Itineraries

• Northern Shaanxi Yellow River & Loess Plateau 10-Day Grand Loop – Drive north along the Yellow River on the eastern route, head west at Yulin to see the Danxia landforms, and travel sou…