before travel

This travel note involves long play dates, many attractions, detailed records, and contains a large number of photos (some of which have been pieced together using Photoshop software), which requires patience to read.

My future mother-in-law and handsome mother invited me to visit Xi'an. It was a private customized group from April 14 to 19. At first, I refused because I had been to Xi'an three times, but then I looked at the itinerary and found that it was different from the attractions I had visited before. This time, it included Hukou Waterfall and Yan' an, as well as Qianling and Famen Temple. I had never been to, so I made a 360-degree turn and readily agreed.

The 13 of them took the bullet train from Jiaxing to Xi'an via Shanghai. In order to use the "China Eastern Airlines' Weekend Flight" package, I decided to go to Xi'an first on the 11th (Sunday). However, Sister Ping from Xi'an was on a business trip, so I decided to go to Yinchuan for two days the next day. My college classmates did not work there.

On April 11, 2021 (the first day), a person flew from Hangzhou to Xi'an

Flying from Hangzhou to Xi'an was delayed by 1 hour and arrived at 8 p.m. I find that there are many more people traveling far away now.

I made a guide before my trip and accurately calculated the time. I first went to the Yintai Store of Kaiyuan Mall to collect samples of various famous brands of cosmetics I had snatched on Meow Street, and then returned to the North Railway Station Store of Home Inns Huayi Hotel that I booked on Ctrip. It wouldn't be more than 11 o'clock. Because the subway is direct, I went to the Bell Tower first.

In "Quick Hug" of Hangzhou's "Metropolis Express", Miss Muzi often led us to collect wool and apply for free samples of various famous brand cosmetics on Meow Street. As many people know about it, it is difficult to get it, so I tried to choose "Xi'an Kaiyuan Bell Tower Store", haha, I got a lot of it.

Traveling and collecting wool are both right.

April 12, 2021 (the second day), Xi'an to Yinchuan, half-day tour of Shahu

Here's a reminder to everyone: Be careful when booking a hotel: Does the room have a window? Does breakfast include? Is there a car?

The train I took was from Xi'an to Yinchuan, with only one Qingyang Station in the middle and lasted three hours.

After lunch, Mrs. Liu accompanied me to play Shahu, which was about a 40-minute drive.

Shahu Tourist Scenic Area is located in Pingluo County, Shizuishan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction with natural landscape as the main body and the organic combination of the five major scenic sources of sand, water, reed, birds and mountains. It is known as a "rare cultural tourist attraction in the world."

When we arrived at Shahu at noon, the sky was still cloudy. As a result, when we entered the Shahu by boat, the sun would come out and show our face from time to time. I think this kind of weather is also good.

It is said that it is more fun to come to Shahu in summer. You can watch birds, ride camels, live in egg houses, and watch stars

On April 13, 2021 (the third day), visit the "Shuidonggou Scenic Area"

Mrs. Liu is a full-time housewife, so during the two days I was in Yinchuan, she accompanied me to play with her children.

Ben Wu was very busy with work, so he asked Ma, a little girl in his office, to accompany the three of us, old and young.

Shuidonggou is the earliest Paleolithic cultural site excavated in China. It is known as "the birthplace of prehistoric archaeology in China" and "a historical witness of cultural exchanges between China and the West." It is a national key cultural relic protection unit, a national AAAAA tourist attraction, and a national geological park. It is listed as one of the 100 major sites under national cultural relics protection by the state and one of the "100 archaeological discoveries of the most significant significance for Chinese civilization." Won the silver medal of "The 50 Most Valuable Places for Foreigners in China".

In the form of sculptures, display boards, projections, cultural relics exhibitions and explanations, the site museum can understand the origin of human evolution, the rise of Shuidonggou culture, and the process and results of the five archaeological excavations of the Shuidonggou site.

Visit the "Zhang San Store", which is the story of the three-person sculpture mentioned in the museum earlier

Bumping, screaming, excitement

The general can only sleep on the ground

Zangbing Cave is still very interesting. It is like a deep and continuous tunnel. It is full of traps, traps, and hidden weapons. It is hard to guard against and quite exciting. However, it is best to ask a tour guide to explain it to know where there is something to see. It is very dark inside.

I insisted on watching the "China-Arab Axis" in the evening. It was very beautiful when I saw it online

April 14, 2021 (fourth day), Yinchuan-Xi'an, climb the Xi'an City Wall

I patted around the Drum Tower

It's still early, so I'll visit the "Nanguan Mosque" again. Last time I went to Lanzhou, I couldn't visit the "Dongguan Mosque"

I bought some fruits and packed breakfast. It was exactly eight o'clock. No classmate came to pick me up for breakfast. I was proud of my ability to control time.

Today, I left Yinchuan and went to Xi'an to meet my handsome mother and the others. There were more than a dozen partners on the subsequent journey.

I accidentally looked out of the car window and found a lot of snow on the mountain. It turned out to be in Lingwu.

I originally wanted to meet Shuai Ma and the others at the North Railway Station, but I had to go to the Kaiyuan Mall Yintai Store to get a sample, so I decided to go to the hotel myself. Anyway, our hotel is near the Bell Tower.

After arriving at Xi'an North Railway Station at 2:30, the handsome mother and the others went directly to the Hui Street to play and returned to the hotel after dinner. I had visited Hui Street before, so I went to visit Xi'an City Wall alone.

Qin Opera in "Chonrenfang"

I turned to the right and looked inside the city wall, and then turned to the left and looked outside the city wall

When I came out of the west gate, I felt that the gate was too inconspicuous, so I asked the officer on duty which gate was the main gate? He told me about South Gate, there was a performance at South Gate at night.

There is no need to buy a separate ticket to enter the south gate, just show the ticket purchase certificate.

Walking from east to west feels like walking half a marathon. Inside and outside the city wall, there are completely two worlds. Many ancient buildings remain inside the city wall, and everything you can see outside the city wall is modern buildings

I measured the city wall with hard steps, entering the east gate-exiting the west gate-entering the south gate.

If you go to climb the city wall in the afternoon, I suggest going from Jianguomen. In this way, we are moving forward with our back towards the sun. If we go from the east gate, we are walking towards the Jianguomen facing the sun to bask in the sun. It's best to rent a bicycle so that you can watch while riding it and take pictures whenever you stop.

On April 15, 2021, visit the Huangdi Mausoleum and Hukou Waterfall

Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River, a national scenic spot. Hukou Township, Yichuan County, southeast of Yan 'an City.

flowing from

Regardless of the tiredness of the night, everyone took a taxi to Baota Mountain to see the pagoda.

I was surprised that there was an Anlan City Gate in Yan 'an City. I don't know where it comes from, but I can't find any introduction on the Internet

On April 16, 2021, visit the Yan 'an Revolutionary Memorial Site Scenic Area

The tour guide said in the car that there was a performance called The Legend of Camel Bell, with 20 real camels and dozens of real wolves participating in the performance. This attracted me. Then, most of our members decided to go to the show. We bought tickets for the show at 298 yuan, and there were also three classes at 248, 348 and 398.

Real camels and real wolves made their debut, and the audience was filled with screams

Beautiful girl under the stars

Overall, the performance was grand and realistic. Real camels and real snow wolves participated in the performance. It was very exciting and good.

In the evening, handsome mother and handsome aunt went to visit their friends in Xi'an. For me, I went to Yongxing Square alone.

I really want to thank Edison for inventing electricity. Under the outline of the lights, Yongxing Square is particularly charming. There are also many specialty snacks, which dazzled me and made me have difficulty in choosing.

On April 17, 2021, visit Famen Temple and Qianling Mausoleum

From Famen to the "Namaji Shira Pagoda", there is a long avenue called "Foguang Avenue", which is 1230 meters long and 108 meters wide. 1 means that the only Sakyamuni finger bone relic in the world is enshrined here, 2 means that the old and new are two pagodas, 3 represents the design plan that represents the Three Treasures of Dharma monks, and 0 means all living beings. As for 108, for example, the number of beads held by the mage is 108. Every time a bead is dialed, it means seeing through and letting go of an annoyance.

See? The sign on the tower is "Real Pagoda". What is its origin?

The real body pagoda is named after the relics of the Buddha's real body are hidden under it. It was originally a "sacred tomb". A fourth-level wooden pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty and a brick pagoda was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. This tower is found in ancient records, and is called the "Four-story Ancient Tower" and the "Four-story Wooden Pagoda".

On August 24, 1981, half of the Ming Tower collapsed, leaving half of the tower in ruins. The tower base of the Tang Dynasty was excavated in the spring of 1987 and confirmed to be square in shape with a side length of 26 meters. It has a wooden structure with 4 load-bearing columns and 20 return columns. It has a pavilions structure. There are four flowing eaves with high arches and flying eaves. Referring to the description of the inscription, it can be inferred that its structure is similar to the copper pagoda unearthed in the underground palace. In April 1988, the construction and restoration were carried out according to the measured drawings of the Ming Tower before the collapse. It was made of reinforced concrete as the skeleton and blue bricks. The shape is the same as the Ming Tower, with the eight trigrams orientation, thirteen levels, forty-seven meters high, and majestic. A platform has also been built in the tower for tourists to climb and view.

Today, Shuai Ma and the others went to visit Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and the Huaqing Pool. I have been there before. Besides, I had to catch a plane in the afternoon, so I didn't go with them. I went to visit the Hui People Square myself.

Let's visit the "Drum Tower" first

Mosque, admission is 25 yuan.

The buildings here are so beautiful. I like them very much. I can't stop taking pictures and taking pictures

The worship hall is a representative work of Muslim painted decoration art in mainland China.

Xi'an Mosque: The only Chinese garden-style mosque in the world

I bought a joint ticket for the Bell and Drum Tower. I have seen the Drum Tower and have to go to the Bell Tower quickly. I have to catch a plane at 2 p.m.

Photo taken on the second floor of the Bell Tower

Photo taken on the second floor of the Bell Tower

The woodcuts on the doors of each floor of the bell tower are all familiar historical allusions.

I flew back to Hangzhou. My handsome mother and the others took the bullet train back to Jiaxing on the 19th. They also boarded the Ming Great Wall in Xi'an the next day, learned my lesson, and took a sightseeing bus.