Laoniuwan Grand Canyon Viewpoint (Inner Mongolia side)
老牛湾黄河大峡谷观景台（蒙侧）
A high cliff viewpoint on the Inner Mongolia side, in Qingshui River County, overlooking the Yellow River's great bend and the ancient fortress on the Shanxi side. It offers the most spectacular panorama.
The Yellow River forms a U-shaped great bend near Laoniuwan. On the Inner Mongolia side, in Qingshui River County, there is an observation platform and walkway overlooking the whole canyon, the Laoniuwan Fort and the Wanghe Tower on the Shanxi side. It is the main vantage point for photographing the 'First Bend of the Yellow River'. The viewpoint charges a separate fee of about 30 to 50 yuan, subject to on-site confirmation. Reaching it from the Shanxi side requires a detour around the Wanjiazhai Dam area, which takes about 1 hour by car. It is advisable to set aside half a day on each side, Shanxi and Inner Mongolia.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00