Dingbian Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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The Essence of the Great Wall at Dingbian~Liushujian Fort
Dingbian Liushujian Fort, on this ancient land, once nurtured a prominent figure—Zhang Xianzhong, whose legendary life began here. Yulin, as an ancient military stronghold, was once one of the nine important border towns of the Ming dynasty, with thirty-six military forts built along the line, guarding the peace of this land.
These ancient military forts have witnessed the vicissitudes of history; some still maintain the prosperity of a market town, while others have been abandoned, becoming relics of time. Zhang Xianzhong, a famous rebel leader at the end of the Ming dynasty, was born in this very Dingbian Liushujian Fort. He left this land to write a magnificent chapter in history with his life.
Today, as I set foot on this land, Liushujian Fort is no longer as bustling as it once was. The fort has become a slope, with buildings hard to find, only a few small houses and rammed earth walls telling of the past. The fort is located on the hillside of Liushujian Village, and the mountain stream suggested by its name is nearly dry, becoming a paradise for cattle and sheep to frolic. The former stream bed is now covered with lush grass, as if narrating the passage of time.
To commemorate this legendary figure, a statue of Zhang Xianzhong has been erected by the locals, perhaps with the hope that tourism will allow more people to understand the story of this hero. Sitting by the city wall, gazing into the distance, the rich colors and beautiful scenery are intoxicating. The blue sky, white clouds, green trees, green grass, and yellow land weave together into a beautiful tapestry, allowing one to feel the magic and charm of nature.
Although from the perspective of mass tourism, the location here is not advantageous, being dozens of kilometers away from the county town. But for those who like to explore historical and cultural sites, this place is a treasure. Feeling the ancient fort's changes under the setting sun, one can almost hear the echoes of history whispering in one's ear. Such an experience is intoxicating, making one linger and forget to return.
Dingbianyanhu Sceneic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Yulin | Dingbian Salt Lake, Shaanxi's eyeshadow palette
| Dingbian Salt Lake, Shaanxi's eyeshadow palette.🌟The first stop into Shaanxi after passing through Ningxia is Dingbian, where Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, and Inner Mongolia intersect.
♦In the northwest of the small town, there is a colorful salt field which is very special. It is the only salt production base in Shaanxi - Dingbian Salt Field. It's not as vast as Chaka Salt Lake,
♦but it's a series of colorful small squares.
From the air, it looks like a palette on the land of Shaanxi. Its colors are like a colorful eyeshadow palette with pink, rose, coffee, gray algae and different mineral components,
making different squares present different colors.
♦Because it has not been developed into a scenic area,
so it is more natural and primitive, without a neat planning. But there are parking places and toilets, basically no tourists.
♦Low-key salt field's brilliant red history]
The low-key Dingbian Salt Field, although few people know, but in history, it has a brilliant past.
It started in 1941, built by the soldiers of the 359 Brigade. At that time, 620,000 loads of salt were produced a year,
which strongly supported the financial situation of the border area at that time.
🌟The huge contrast between the air and the ground]
When you come here, you must fly a drone. Only from the air can you feel its beauty and shock.
If you just look from the ground, it's just a big pool with dirty water and piles of salt. But at sunset, with the setting sun as a backdrop, it should also be good.
💰Tour guide ticket: free
🚙Transportation: self-driving or take a taxi from Dingbian County
🕗Tour time: It's better to visit in the morning or evening.
❤Other: You can walk along the edge of the salt field, but the road is not very good, be careful.
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