Living in a Cave Dwelling B&B by the Yellow River: A Guide to Jia County, a Small Town in Northern Shaanxi

Mao Mao Dad's Version of Northern Shaanxi's Small Town - Yulin Jia County Living in a Stunning Cave Dwelling B&B by the Yellow River Three Days and Two Nights Guide First Day Departing from Xi'an, heading all the way north We passed through Yan'an and entered Yulin Driving onto the road along the Yellow River The scenery before us began to become majestic and vast As we approached Jia County, On one side were steep cliffs, and on the other, the surging Yellow River, Driving on the winding road ahead The self-driving experience was truly amazing In the afternoon, We stopped by the vast and boundless Yellow River bank Sitting by the riverbank, watching the sunset slowly sink below the horizon It's hard not to feel a sense of loneliness The ancient poets' 'Yellow River Sunset Round', Probably describes this kind of mood Tonight we stayed at a cave dwelling B&B - Hidden in the Countryside: Jujube Blossom Fragrance The B&B is right by the Yellow River Built in a small village in Northern Shaanxi full of jujube trees Each cave dwelling has a unique design They only made 7 small courtyards Even the names are interesting, Jujube Nest / Sand Fruit / Against the Dam... All are Northern Shaanxi dialects I stayed in Courtyard No. 5, It has a living room, dining room, and 2 spacious and bright large rooms Can accommodate 4 adults + children, Especially suitable for a family vacation Each courtyard is equipped with a dedicated housekeeper aunt Who cooks authentic Northern Shaanxi home-cooked dishes The lamb stew with radish was incredibly delicious~ Second Day Waking up in the morning We can stroll around the small village Walk the paths, wander the alleys Go to the village coffee shop for a drink Chat with the strolling Northern Shaanxi grandpas Talk about the stories of the jujube orchards Feeling completely relaxed, It has a very slow-paced countryside life vibe Then we headed to Jia County This small county town by the Yellow River Is actually built on the cliff top of a whole mountain The entire county's east, south, and west sides are sheer cliffs, Below is the turbulent Yellow River Very spectacular Jia County is a place with very dense attractions, I recommend you visit Xianglu Temple and Baiyun Mountain Xianglu Temple echoes with the Yellow River Standing on a giant rock suspended on the mountain It is a very thrilling temple Extremely magnificent The scenery at sunset is particularly beautiful, You will definitely marvel here At the wonders of nature creating such a spectacle Baiyun Mountain has the largest ancient architectural complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties in the northwest You can drive directly to the mountainside, The temples on the mountain, Feel the tranquility of burning incense and worshiping Buddha Third Day We went to the Yellow River Culture Museum It just opened last year This is a relatively niche but completely beyond expectations place It is currently the first Yellow River culture-themed museum in the country The Yellow River flows through Shaanxi Entering Shaanxi from Qiangtou Village, Fugu County, Yulin City, And among them, the length of the Yellow River within Jia County accounts for 10% of the Yellow River's Shaanxi section The museum is particularly large You can see inside Yellow River elephants/dinosaur fossils from tens of millions of years ago Pottery jars from thousands of years ago As well as the hydrology, ecology protection, and folk customs along the Yellow River And so on Very detailed understanding of the culture and stories of the entire Yellow River basin Highly recommend you to take a look If you drive fast You can complete this route in two days But I still suggest you Slow down Really feel the magnificent scenery along the Yellow River in Northern Shaanxi Yulin