2025 Zizhou Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#earthdayjourney We visited the Zizhou Loess Plateau Ecological Park, and it truly left a lasting impression. We explored peaceful walking trails made from natural, locally sourced materials and admired the native vegetation being carefully restored. The eco-education center showed us how the land is being protected from erosion and how important it is to preserve these fragile soils. It’s a place where you can really feel your connection to the Earth. I would definitely recommend spending a quiet afternoon here to reflect and recharge, especially around Earth Day. A perfect spot for eco-lovers! Address: Zizhou Ecological Park, Near G210 Highway, Zizhou County, Yulin, Shaanxi, China We explored the Gaojiawan Terraced Fields, and it felt like stepping into a living classroom for sustainable farming. The local farmers still use traditional, eco-friendly methods that protect both the soil and water resources. Watching these techniques in action gave us a deep appreciation for how nature and agriculture can thrive together. Visiting here during Earth Day was a beautiful reminder of how ancient practices can still lead the way in modern sustainability. I’d absolutely recommend a tour for anyone passionate about food systems and the planet. Address: Gaojiawan Village, Zizhou County, Yulin, Shaanxi, China We stopped by the Zizhou County Clean Energy Wind Farm, and wow—it was both peaceful and powerful. Surrounded by sleek white turbines gently turning in the breeze, we learned how this site is helping reduce carbon emissions across the region. We spoke with local engineers and discovered how wind energy is creating jobs and cleaner air for nearby communities. It felt amazing to see renewable energy working at such a large scale. I highly recommend coming here if you’re passionate about green energy or just want a deeper connection to Earth’s future. Address: Zizhou Wind Farm, East of Zizhou County, Yulin, Shaanxi, China

This ancient land is located in the south of Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, and is a treasure land on the Loess Plateau. It is bordered by Mizhi County to the north, connected to Suide County to the east, bordered by Zichang County and Qingjian County to the south, and adjacent to Hengshan County to the west, forming a regional feature of multi-cultural integration. Geographical location and coordinates: The geographical coordinates of Zizhou County are 37°26' to 37°57' north latitude and 109°57' to 110°25' east longitude. This is the intersection of the Loess Plateau and the Yellow River Basin. It has both the gully landforms unique to the Loess Plateau and the rich water system of the Yellow River Basin. Topography: Zizhou County is high in the west and low in the east, high in the north and low in the south. The main landforms are composed of loess hills, gullies, terraces and mountains. These landforms constitute the changing natural landscape of Zizhou County and provide local residents with rich land resources. Climate characteristics: Zizhou County has a temperate continental monsoon climate with distinct seasons, windy in spring, hot in summer, cool in autumn, and cold in winter. The annual precipitation is concentrated in summer, and such climatic conditions are suitable for the growth of crops, especially the traditional crops of the Loess Plateau, wheat and corn. Water resources and rivers: Although Zizhou County is located on the Loess Plateau, it has relatively abundant water resources. The main tributaries of the Han River, such as the Dan River and Shenmu River, flow through the county, providing valuable water sources for local agricultural irrigation and residents' lives. Natural resources and ecological environment: Zizhou County not only has fertile land, but also has rich mineral resources, such as coal, iron ore, limestone, etc. In recent years, Zizhou County has paid attention to ecological protection and environmental governance, implemented measures such as returning farmland to forests and soil and water conservation, effectively improved the ecological environment, and enhanced the service function of the ecosystem. The geographical advantages and rich natural resources of Zizhou County bring it unique development potential. In the future, Zizhou County will continue to protect its historical context and natural environment, show the world the unique style and charm of the Loess Plateau, and rejuvenate this ancient land.

On the morning of October 1, 2023, at 11:05, we drove past Nanfeng Shengjing in Zizhou County and entered Zizhou County town. Nanfeng Shengjing is a national 3A tourist attraction, located in Miaojiaping Town on the south side of Zizhou County, with unique peaks and beautiful scenery in Nanfeng Mountain. There are temples such as the Ancestor Hall and Guandi Temple on the mountain, and the Tai Xuan Saint Tower, which is hexagonal and nine-story high, more than 30 meters high, makes people yearn for. Zizhou County is located in the southern part of Yulin City, Shaanxi Province. The county town is distributed along the Dali River. There are only two main streets in the city, namely Renmin Street and Dali Road. Looking at the map, the streets of the county town are like a ladder, Renmin Street and Dali Road are the two legs of the ladder, and the small streets and alleys connecting the two main streets are like many steps. The highway exit is right across from Dali Road, and Dali Road is very lively at this time. On our way to the central square of Zizhou County, we saw several restaurants with banners for weddings, and there were people dancing yangko at the entrance of each restaurant. We also saw a wedding procession on the way, with the groom riding a horse, the bride in a sedan chair, and a yangko dance team following. National Day is the best time for people to hold weddings. Usually, people have to ask a feng shui master to choose a day for the wedding, but it is not necessary to choose a day for the wedding during national holidays, and Zizhou County is no exception. Zizhou County is a 'new' county. In 1944, in order to commemorate the sower of the Northwest Revolution, the founder of the Shaanxi Communist Party, the creator of the Shaanxi Red Army, and the mentor and guide of martyrs Liu Zhidan and Xie Zichang - Martyr Li Zizhou, parts of the area were carved out from Suide, Mizhi, Qingjian and Hengshan counties to establish Zizhou County. Zizhou County is now one of the only seven counties in the country named after a martyr. Today, on the north side of the central square of Zizhou County, there is a statue of Martyr Li Zizhou. According to relevant records, the original statue of Martyr Li Zizhou was officially unveiled at the intersection of Renmin Street/ Shuanghu Street in Zizhou County on July 2, 2001. The former Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Ma Wenrui, inscribed the words: 'Inherit the noble revolutionary spirit of Martyr Li Zizhou, strive for progress, and revitalize Zizhou County.' The inscription by the then Governor of Shaanxi Province, Cheng Andong, was: 'Shine through the ages, set an example for future generations.' This statue has stood at the intersection of Shuanghu Street and Renmin Street for more than 20 years, becoming one of the most important landmark buildings in Zizhou County. In January 2023, due to the renovation of the old city, the statue of Martyr Li Zizhou had to be demolished, and soon after, a new statue was rebuilt for him on the north side of the central square of Zizhou County. Martyr Li Zizhou, a native of Suide County, was born in 1892. In early 1923, he joined the Communist Party of China at the introduction of Li Dazhao and Liu Tianzhang, and was ordered to return to Shaanxi to develop party organizations. After that, he used his position as the principal of the Fourth Normal School of Shaanxi Province to develop more than 400 party members inside and outside the school, making the Fourth Normal School the source and command center of the Shaanxi Revolution. In 1927, he served as the executive committee member of the Shaanxi-Gansu District Committee, and in July he was elected as the standing committee member, organization minister, and military commission secretary of the Shaanxi Provincial Committee. In November 1928, he served as the acting secretary of the Shaanxi Provincial Committee. He was arrested in early 1929 and died of illness in prison in June, at the age of 36. In 1942, the coffin of Martyr Li Zizhou was moved back to Suide from Xi'an. Zhu De inscribed on the tombstone 'Tomb of Martyr Li Zizhou', and Mao Zedong's inscription was: 'The founder of the Shaanxi Communist Party.' We stayed in the central square of Zizhou County for a while. In addition to paying tribute to the statue of Martyr Li Zizhou, we also saw the famous archway of Zizhou County. This stone archway was designed and carved by Li Zhigang, a master of stone carving art from Zizhou. The archway is exquisitely designed, finely carved, majestic, and rich in cultural flavor, and is known as the 'leader of the world's buildings'. At 11:40 in the morning, we walked into a meat soup Hele shop, and each of us ordered a bowl of local specialty - meat soup Hele. Everyone thought it tasted good, especially Mengmeng, who ate a large bowl by herself and still felt unsatisfied. After the meal, I bought 10 Zizhou specialty fruit-filled mooncakes across the street. They are not big in size, not cheap in price, but they taste okay. At 12:45 noon, we drove away from Zizhou County.