【Scenic Spots in Haichuan Chemical Industry City】Chemical industry workers based in Yulin, have you visited these scenic spots?

Baiyun Mountain in Jia County is located 5 kilometers south of Jia County town, on the banks of the Yellow River. With white clouds drifting over the high mountains, its picturesque scenery is enough to be stunning; moreover, the Baiyun Temple on the mountain holds a rich cultural heritage. Here, the mountains and waters complement each other, with white clouds swirling around, towering pines and cypresses, and numerous temples; it is a nationally renowned scenic spot and a famous Taoist mountain, as well as a key national cultural heritage site. The Baiyun Temple is the largest group of ancient Ming Dynasty buildings in the entire Northwest region, with numerous temples and halls arranged in an orderly fashion. From a distance, it presents a magnificent sight, while up close its elegance is truly stunning. From Baiyun Temple, one can also see the Yellow River Gorge not far away, offering a full view of the rugged loess landscapes of northern Shaanxi. Yunshan Taoist music has also spread far and wide; to this day, these sacred melodies are still sung in the ancient temples, remaining timeless. Over the years, the Taoists of Baiyun Mountain have absorbed melodies and techniques from Buddhism, Jin opera, suona music, and folk songs. As a result, they developed a unique style of Taoist music from Baiyun Mountain, characterized by sacred hymns, sheng and wind instrument music, and percussion instruments. This style has become the one with the strongest local characteristics among the four major schools of Taoist music.

Hongshi Gorge is also known as Xiongshi Gorge. Leave the ancient city of Yulin and head north along the Yu Xi River for 3 kilometers. The Yulin Prefecture Annals state that in Hongshi Gorge, “the mountains are all made of red stone, arranged in a row like barriers; when the sunlight hits them, it resembles clouds rising in the sky.” “On both sides of the mountains, there are rapid streams with water flowing swiftly, and red reflections appear on their surfaces.” “Within the gorge, elm and willow trees provide shade, while ducks and herons make sounds as they move about.” Thus, travelers say that Hongshi Gorge boasts a beautiful scenery, reminiscent of the regions south of the Yangtze River as well as a fairyland, and is known as the most stunning sight along the Great Wall. Hongshi Gorge is renowned throughout the border regions. In ancient times, civil officials, military generals, and scholars who came to Yulin would hold banquets here, compose poems, and exchange verses, leaving behind more than 160 precious works of calligraphy. Thus, it can be regarded as a rare treasure house of calligraphic art. On its eastern and western rock walls, cliff inscriptions are connected to one another; there are over 160 inscriptions, writings, steles, and tablets embedded in caves, temple walls, and other surfaces. The largest characters measure about 6 meters in diameter, while the smallest are only a few centimeters. Various script styles—including seal script, official script, regular script, running script, and cursive script—are represented, with bold and vigorous strokes and elegant expressions that each offer their own distinct charm. There are also rare Mongolian inscriptions, which add to its beauty and make it a truly spectacular sight, resembling a natural gallery of steles. The inscriptions include a couplet written by Zuo Zongtang, a famous general from the late Qing dynasty. The characters written by Du Bin, a revolutionary martyr, with the phrase “Turn the tide of disaster around” are powerful and demonstrate remarkable skill. At sunset, Red Rock Gorge looks particularly beautiful with the red rocks illuminated by the sunlight. ““The Red Mountain Sunset” is regarded as one of the eight scenic spots in Yulin.

Zhenbeitai is located on the top of Hongshan Mountain, 4 kilometers north of Yulin city in Shaanxi Province. Situated on a strategic cliff, it controls the passageways between the north and south, acting like a giant lock that guards the key passages at the border; it is one of the largest fortresses still standing along the ancient Great Wall. The platform is square in shape, has 4 floors, and is over 30 meters high. The platform is 82 meters long in the north, 76 meters long in the south, and 64 meters wide in both the east and west, covering an area of 5,056 square meters. Zhenbeitai is known as the best watchtower in the world; it is a testament to the intelligence and perseverance of the ancient Han people in China. The poet Chen Yunhe described Zhenbeitai as a sturdy backbone of the Great Wall – it has always been there, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties, with actors playing the role of soldiers on and off the stage. The platform is square, four stories high, with brick and stone cladding, covering an area of 5,000 square meters. The first floor is 10.20 meters high, the second floor is 8 meters high, the third floor is 4.10 meters high, and the fourth floor is 4.40 meters high. The inscription \"Xiang Ming\" on Taipei was written by Tu Zong, the governor during the Wanli era. Each level of the platform has stone steps for climbing; it is situated on a mountainous, strategic location, standing tall and majestic. Standing at the top of Zhenbei Terrace and looking into the distance, the golden sands and blue sky, the clear waters of the reservoir, the winding Great Wall, the green forest belts, and the thriving suburban development all come together to create a truly magnificent colorful landscape.

Shimao Village, Gaojiabao Town, Shenmu City – the Shimao site is the largest urban settlement discovered in China from the late Longshan period to the early Xia period. It is located on the hillside to the north of the Tuyou River in Shimao Village, Gaojiabao Town, Shenmu City, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, at the northern edge of the Loess Plateau in northern Shaanxi. It is preliminarily judged that its cultural designation is the Shimao type, belonging to remains from the late Neolithic period to the early Xia dynasty. The Shimao Site serves as a window into the origins of Chinese civilization, and may have been the center of northern China during the early Xia dynasty. According to expert research, it might be Kunlun City, the capital of the Yellow Emperor.

The ruins of Tongwan City are located in Baichengzi Village, Hongdunjie Township, 58 kilometers north of Jingbian County town. It is called Baichengzi by the locals because its city walls are white in color. Since it was built by Helian Bobo, it is also known as Helian City. It is the ruins of the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty, established by Helian Bobo, a noble from the Southern Xiongnu during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It is also the only remaining capital site of the Xiongnu people in human history. Being one of the earliest and most famous capitals in northern China, it has a history of nearly 1,600 years. Tongwan City was built in 413 AD and completed in 418 AD, constructed by transforming the Han city of Shayan. The entire city consisted of an inner city and an outer city, with the inner city further divided into an eastern part and a western part. Thanks to its cultural characteristics, Tongwan City holds great historical research value and cultural tourism significance.

Shenmu Hongjian Nao, a place where chemical industry workers can brag about at the same time