Laoniu-wan literally means An Old Ox Bay, is among the ten most beautiful canyons in China. It lies at the border of Shanxi and Inner Mongolia. Its three water bays and valley are nourished by Yellow River. Laoniu-wan is the starting point where the canyon began to extend to the other three neighboring states and the flow of water began to turn into the Province of Shanxi. It is a meeting venue for Yellow River to intersect with inner and external Great Wall that built in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
A magnificent geological sanctuary that features various geological structures of different kinds.
The geological structures that include The Great Canyon, Sapphire-blue Huanghe and yellow loess plateau created one of the most extraordinary valleys in China!
Facing the vast exposure of the great China's Yellow Loess Plateau and awesome Laoniu-wan Canyon along with the Great Yellow River, wandering alone by myself under the sky, I was lost in thought and step!
Unbelievable, Yellow River at Laoniu-wan is no more yellow in color, no more roaring in anger, but stays serene, elegant, calm and smooth like a long blue silky belt twisting within the ragged terrain that jutted into water.
A tranquil landscaped nature !
Awesome!
Picturesque charm of Old Ox Bay at Inner Mongolia!
The unique layering rock formation are every where at site!
Immensely immersed in the exceptionally peaceful and scenic environment, I was free in mind and body, totally forgot who am I!
The hollow brick watching tower built in 14th century, still remained staying at the cliff, silently staring at Yellow River. In year 1467 during Ming Dynasty, Laoniu-wan was set up as a military garrison for the purpose of defensing the attack from northern nomadic tribes.
The hidden charm of Huanghe at this 8km flow of water at Laoniu-wan, the water color changes as it runs down from north towards south. It appears bright turquoise blue at south, followed by soothing grassy green and attractive emerald at north. Gorgeous!
The inherent natural beauty of Laoniu-wan !
Song-Ershuang was the host of our two days home-stay in Laoniuwan. He is a local native and never left the place since he was borne.
The charm of nature.
Inner Mongolia lies at the opposite bank of Yellow River.
The former fortress that dated 5-600 years ago had now turned into a village inhabited by local people.
The point where Yellow River starts to turn into the State of Shanxi was marked on a rock.
Magnificent scenery
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