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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2024

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon

呼和浩特市老牛湾黄河大峡谷旅游区

Inner Mongolia, Hohhot★ 4.4Designated 2024·40.7416°N, 111.7129°E

Ticket Price

CNY 80

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.4 / 5.0

Designated

2024

About Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon

On the Inner Mongolia–Shaanxi border, Laoniuwan is where the Great Wall meets the Yellow River: an old castle, Ming watchtowers, and terraced cliffs overlook a deep, slow-bending canyon beloved of photographers.

Highlights

Where the Great Wall meets the Yellow River; highlights include the dramatic canyon, the Laoniuwan castle and Ming watchtowers, and the confluence scenery. A photographer's spot.

Suggested Route

Walk the canyon rim, visit the old castle and towers, view the river bend; allow 2-3 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Inner Mongolia yellow-river fish and millet; stay in Qingshuihe or Hohhot.

Facilities

Restrooms, shuttle from parking, boardwalks; cliff paths, limited accessibility. Signage Chinese (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

8:00-17:00.

Getting There

Located in Qingshuihe County, ~180 km SW of Hohhot; drive via S29 Huda Expressway + Yanhuang Highway (~2.5h); official direct shuttle from Hohhot. Nearest airport: Hohhot Baita (~180 km).

Reservation

Real-name online reservation required via official WeChat mini-program (3-day advance, daily cap 20,000); no phone booking.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Huhehaote City Qingshuihe County Dantaizi Township Laoniuwan Village

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

呼和浩特市老牛湾黄河大峡谷旅游区

呼和浩特市清水河县单台子乡老牛湾村

Huhehaote City Qingshuihe County Dantaizi Township Laoniuwan Village

40.7416, 111.7129

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