Yulin, prefecture-level city in Shaanxi, China
Yulin is a city in northwestern Shaanxi Province where the Loess Plateau meets the Mu Us Desert. The terrain varies from flat plains with grass and sand in the north to hilly areas with deep valleys and small rivers in the south.
Yulin has a history spanning thousands of years, once part of the Qin State and later called Shangjun during the Qin Dynasty. The city was long an important trade hub and border defense point, with remains like Zhen Bei Tai tower from the Ming Dynasty that belonged to the Great Wall.
The name Yulin refers to a historic region. The city maintains traditional festivals and folk arts like Yangge dances and Daoqing music, performed during local celebrations and showing how people here preserve their roots.
The best time to visit is summer and autumn when temperatures are more comfortable, while winters can be cold and spring often brings dust storms. The city has an airport with connections to major cities, while trains and buses link Yulin with other regions and make exploring easier.
Hongjiannao Lake is the largest freshwater lake in China's desert region and formed about a hundred years ago through heavy rains and land changes. The shores are covered with ancient stone inscriptions showing poems and calligraphy from past generations.
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