At 9 a.m., I flew to Xi'an, the ancient capital of the thirteen dynasties, and immediately called a car rental company to pick it up. We rented the Baowo BX7 for the first two days and replaced it with the BX5 on the last day. Both were new cars within half a year. Although the latter is smaller and has a 1.4T engine, it is much easier to drive.

The light rain forecast for today is getting heavier and heavier and more willful. The airport is more than 60 kilometers from the Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors Museum. When we arrived at the scenic spot, it was almost noon and we decided to have dinner first. There are many places to eat outside the museum, but we can only satisfy our hunger. We should go to the city for quality.

After deceiving his stomach, the rain had no intention of stopping at all, so he had to visit the Imperial Mausoleum in the rain. In the square in front of the entrance, there stands a majestic statue of Qin Shihuang, which is too heavy to take photos. Xi'an's two most popular scenic spots-Terracotta Warriors and Shaanxi Bo-have no off-season and are always crowded with people.

After entering the door, take a battery cart on the left (one way only) to the museum, where you can learn about the past and present lives of the Terracotta Warriors. There is a saying,"Look at Shanxi on the ground, look at Shaanxi on the ground." Especially Xi'an, as the capital of thirteen dynasties, although most of the civilization on the ground was destroyed by war, the cultural relics underground are so rich that it is possible to dig something of value with a casual shovel.

The Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin is far away from the Terracotta Warriors, but the rain is getting heavier and heavier, so it is a pity that I decided not to go at the last minute.

The next stop is Hukou Waterfall, known as the "One Pot Harvest of the Yellow River in the World". It is a total of nearly 300 kilometers. On one side of the road is a section of national highway, and then you will be on the Yellow River Highway. The Yellow River Highway is known as China's "Highway 1". It runs along the west side of the Yellow River, starting from Yulin in the north and reaching Huashan in the south. It has a total length of more than 800 kilometers, connecting more than 50 scenic spots and historic sites along the way. Along the way, the Yellow River has beautiful scenery and infinite scenery. It can be said that the road is full of scenery and beautiful. At regular intervals, there is a viewing deck on the roadside for tourists to stop, look at, or overlook. The most beautiful scenery is always on the road.

In the evening, passing through the Qilangwo Yellow River Bridge, you will find the boundary of Xiji County. There are two options for viewing Hukou Waterfall, or on the west side of Yichuan, Shaanxi Province, where the famous "Yellow River Cantata" stage is located. Either it is on the east side, where the view is wide and you can see the panoramic view of the waterfall pouring down.

On the side of Ji County we chose, the "Grain Fish Farm" booked in advance is a farmhouse run by local people. It started operating last year. It has meals on the first floor and accommodation on the second floor. It is clean and sanitary. The boss and his wife were very enthusiastic and took the initiative to drive us up the mountain and overlooking Hukou Waterfall at the highest point. If we were with a group, we would never have been so lucky. This made us happy that our choice was extremely correct. In the evening, the special Yellow River carp cooked by the boss was particularly delicious, and we swept it away by the wind and clouds.

Early in the morning, we drove to Hukou Waterfall. The early birds caught the insects, and we saved a hundred yuan in the scenic fare. The iron general in the scenic area opened the door, but he did not encounter the legendary situation of forgetting to lock the door. Haha, you can't save on tickets.

After going to work, we were the first to enter the scenic spot and were immediately shocked by the scene in front of us. Like thousands of horses galloping, or like the earth moving and mountains shaking, the Yellow River runs here, and the river surface suddenly narrows. The rolling river water pours down, swallows mountains and rivers, changes color, and the sun and moon lose light. The Yellow River is now full of water, but the river water is carried with sand and mud, gathered by the Hukou, and roared down. It splashed stormy waves, stirred up smoke and clouds, shocking the world and weeping ghosts and gods.

There was originally a "dragon cave" under the viewing platform. In dry seasons, you can enter it to view the waterfall. The highest drop can reach more than 50 meters. Now it is temporarily closed due to the strong water potential. Across the river is the stage of the "Yellow River Cantata". Eighty years ago, the "Yellow River Cantata" composed by Guang Weiran and composed by Xian Xinghai played the strongest voice of resisting Japan and national salvation, inspiring the Chinese people to sacrifice their lives, go forward and save the nation. It can be said that the Yellow River is the soul of our nation.

Like all scenic spots in China, commercialization is inevitable here. Some local people, wearing white sheep tripe on their heads, wearing "kid skin tubes", hold donkeys. Tourists can change into special costumes and ride on the donkeys, leaving a domineering picture of "same frame as the waterfall." No, donkeys are petty, but tall and big horses are better.

After visiting Hukou Waterfall, we drove more than 160 kilometers to the Huangdi Mausoleum Scenic Area. The Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is the tomb of the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, the ancestor of the Chinese nation. It is a sacred place for Chinese people to worship their ancestors and seek their roots. It is located in Huangling County, Yan 'an City. The scenic area is divided into two parts, Xuanyuan Temple and Huangdi Cemetery.

Walking 200 meters from the parking lot, you will reach the entrance of Xuanyuan Temple. When you enter the scenic area, the first thing to stop is a huge cuibai tree that towers into the clouds. There is a stone tablet under the tree. It is said that it was planted by the Yellow Emperor himself. It has been more than 5,000 years since then, which is amazing. In front of the main hall, there is also a densely covered "hanging armor Bai". According to records, Liu Che of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty came back from his northern tour of Shuofang to hang armor on this tree. There are more than 50 ancient and modern stone tablets in the stele pavilion. Sun Yat-sen and Mao Zedong once erected steles here to commemorate them. The last part of Xuanyuan Temple is the magnificent public memorial hall, where many dignitaries and celebrities once paid homage to their ancestors, the Yellow Emperor.

Keep moving forward, and you will soon see a high platform. This is the "Hanwu Immortal Platform". From ancient times to the present, people's most persistent wish is to live forever and be ranked in the immortal class. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is no exception. It is said that this high platform can extend your life by one year every time you climb it. Further forward, we are the tomb of the Yellow Emperor, the "ancestor of humanity". The incense is full of smoke and smoke is lingering here. It can be seen that people often come to worship on weekdays. The ancient trees here stand tall and solemn, giving people a feeling of profound cultural heritage.

In the morning, I went to Xianyang Airport alone to exchange for a BX5, and then went straight to Maoling. "Liu Lang in Maoling is a guest in autumn wind, but I hear horses howling at night." Maoling is the mausoleum of Liu Che of the Han Dynasty. It is the largest tomb of the Western Han Dynasty and the richest burial objects. It has been stolen many times in history. It is a pity that Emperor Wu was a hero in his life, but he was so blasphemed by a villain behind him.

Maoling is 30 kilometers away from the airport. There are many Emperor Mausoleum in Xianyang. The famous ones are the Changling Mausoleum of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, the Yang Mausoleum of Emperor Jing, the Zhaoling Mausoleum of Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and the only tomb where the monarch and queen were buried together in history-the Qianling Mausoleum of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty and Wu Zetian. The reason why I only went to Maoling was all due to the admiration of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's civil governance and martial arts.

The scenic area is divided into two parts: the museum and the ancient garden of the imperial tomb, which are one kilometer away from each other. I went to the museum first. I was the only tourist in the huge scenic area. The core of this place was the "Huo Qubing Tomb". Huo Qubing, the most favored general of Emperor Wu, was only twenty-four years old when he died, but his achievements can be said to be shocking in the past. Ban Gu commented in "Han Shu","Champion of the hussar cavalry, with diverse courage. Long drive and six lift, electric shock and thunder. Drinking horses in the sea, sealing wolves in Xu. In the west, the river is regulated, and the counties are praying for it." In front of Huo Qubing's tomb, incense continues, and fourteen stone carvings are also displayed, represented by "Horse Stepping on Xiongnu", embodying the short and glorious life of the "Champion Marquis". It can be said that he is a genius that is rare in a century. If he had not died young, the Xiongnu would not have known where he would drive him to.

I heard that Wei Qing's tomb was also here, but I couldn't find it everywhere. I asked the staff and found out that it turned out to be in a wild field across the wall. Wei Qing was born in a humble background and was originally a slave of Princess Pingyang. Later, his sister Wei Zifu was favored and favored by Emperor Wu. Only then did he get appointed by his younger brother and his elder sister, and he made many extraordinary achievements in attacking the Xiongnu in the north. However, Huo Qubing is also a famous soldier of a generation, and he is also Wei Qing's nephew. Why is his treatment so different after death? It was not that Emperor Wu was mean and ungrateful, but that the Wei family violated the emperor's most intolerable bottom line and became involved in the battle for the crown prince. As for Wei Qing's death, it was called illness, but many historians believe that he died due to Emperor Wu's suspicion and worry. One is full of incense and endless, and the other is overgrown with weeds and no one cares about it. It is sad and regrettable. As the saying goes,"accompanying your monarch is like accompanying a tiger."

The Maoling Ancient Garden is one kilometer away. It is surrounded by the original city wall. It has long been destroyed by tomb raiders in successive dynasties. Now only two stone monuments remain to show the owner's illustrious identity. Needless to say, Emperor Wu's life was a civil and martial arts official, but in his later years, he had mixed praise and praise. Countless treasures were buried with him, which naturally attracted the covet of many people. Especially in the late Han Dynasty, Dong Zhuo not only stole treasures, but also exposed Emperor Wu's body to the sun in the wild. It is really hateful.

It was already noon when I returned to Xi'an, and I went to the "Mutu Ji" next to the "Guanzhong Inn" for dinner with my family. This restaurant is also famous locally. It mainly features Shaanxi cuisine, including gourd chicken, Gaoling oil cake, Guanzhong four treasures, Ziyang steamed basin, etc. Authentic and authentic, worthy of recommendation.

In the afternoon, I decided to go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The other Tang Furong Garden are all modern buildings and are not interesting. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located in the "Dacien Temple" in the south of Xi'an City. It was built by Master Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty after returning from the scriptures. Since then, he compiled Buddhist scriptures and preached Dharma here for eleven years. In the center of the square in front of the temple, there is a statue of Xuanzang. When entering the temple, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is at the back. You can buy a ticket to visit the pagoda.

After having dinner at the nearby "Yuanjia Village Guanzhong Impression Experience Site", night fell and the lanterns were on, and the Tang Dynasty's Sleepless City became lively at this time. Everywhere is full of colorful lights, trees and silver flowers, and tourists. This place is as down-to-earth as the Hui Street we visited last night.

We will fly back to Nanchang tomorrow morning. In more than ten days, we will cover four provinces. The most beautiful scenery is always on the road. There is not only sorrow in life, but also poetry and distance.