Myriad weather in a pot: unrestrained, love nature more than anything, pursue the ideal realm of "unity of heaven and man", and yearn for the simple life of "returning to simplicity". ■ Geographical Overview: Hukou Town is located on the bank of the Yellow River in Yichuan County, Shaanxi Province, belonging to the typical Loess Plateau landform, separated by water from Jixian County, Shanxi Province. It is 48 kilometers away from Yichuan County and more than 300 kilometers away from Xi'an, the provincial capital. ■ Click Reason: The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation, nurturing the five thousand years old Chinese civilization. Descendants of Yan and Huang must visit the Yellow River Hukou, where you can see the magnificent scenery of "the water of the Yellow River coming from the sky" and "myriad weather in a pot". Feel the strength and courage that nature has given us. ■ Natural Scenery ★★★★★: The water of the Yellow River originating from the Bayankala Mountain in Qinghai is like an unbridled wild horse, rushing thousands of miles into the sea without returning. Located on the Loess Plateau, Hukou Town, Genghis Khan, is at the throat of the Yellow River. The rolling Yellow River rapidly narrows in the canyon at the boundary between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, forming a huge funnel on the rocky riverbed, with a drop of about 30 meters and a width of 1000 meters, named Hukou Falls. The surging Yellow River water rushes down a hundred-foot cliff with the momentum of thunder, stirring up towering yellow waves, overwhelming mountains and seas, shaking heaven and earth. Such a breathtaking scene, once experienced, will be unforgettable for a lifetime. Looking far from a high place, you can take in the entire ten-mile dragon groove downstream of the Hukou Falls, the winding Yellow River water crossing the Jinshan Canyon, extending all the way to the horizon. Along the mountain road of Hukou Town, cattle and sheep can be seen moving around everywhere. After a snowfall and clear weather, the air is particularly fresh. Under the blue sky and white clouds, layers of terraced fields stretch endlessly. Small villages hidden in the ravines emit wisps of cooking smoke in the morning, exuding a strong rustic atmosphere. The cave dwellings are planted with fruit trees such as apple trees, persimmon trees, jujube trees, and walnut trees. Donkeys eat grass in front of the door, roosters sing on the wall, and the harmony between humans and nature reaches a perfect state. ■ Cultural Landscape ★★★★: Hukou drum battle is a unique feature of northern Shaanxi, more spectacular than Ansai waist drum. The drummers tie white towels around their heads, wear embroidered dragon white battle robes, hang red big drums in front of their chests, line up in rows, and when the drum sounds, hundreds of people jump into the air, raising huge dust, like ten thousand galloping horses, unstoppable. The villagers of Hukou Township are all skilled drum battle experts. When they set up a stage, they are full of spirit and eager to win the championship. During every Spring Festival, Hukou Township is bustling with activity. Villagers come out in droves, men, women, old and young all participate, beating waist drums, dancing yangko, singing Qin opera, performing plays, walking on stilts and other wonderful programs are unveiled one after another. The final grand finale is the drum battle performance. The local people here are very simple and honest. Not only do they not charge a penny for taking photos, but they also take out the best food from their homes and share it with tourists. ■ Travel Suggestions: 1. Hukou Township has picturesque scenery all year round, convenient transportation, and can be visited at any time. Less than 30 meters from the Yellow River, there are luxurious hotels. Staying in the guest room, you can enjoy the Hukou Falls by just opening the window. 2. Hukou in late winter and early spring has even more characteristics. When the whole Yellow River is frozen for thousands of miles, only Hukou has turbulent rapids roaring and roaring. Stepping on hanging ice and watching the Hukou Falls up close is an ultimate pleasure in life. The Spring Festival is a good time to take folk customs pictures. Every household in Hukou Township is festooned with lanterns and decorations, and everyone is cheerful and happy. 3. There are direct buses from Xi'an to Yichuan every day, and multiple buses run back and forth between Yichuan and Hukou. If you want to visit Shanxi, cross the Yellow River Bridge beside the Hukou Falls, and you'll reach Jixian County. 4. Hukou in winter is very cold, with the lowest temperature reaching -20℃. Warm gloves, hiking shoes, and down jackets are essential. When shooting the Hukou Falls, safety must be taken seriously, and you must not cross the warning line arbitrarily. Be careful when walking on ice, try to avoid ice cracks, and avoid falling into the river and being swept away by the water. In severe cold, electronic cameras often malfunction. It's best to bring an additional mechanical camera as a backup, just in case. 5. When staying overnight at a villager's home, remember to follow local customs, respect the host's living habits, and cherish every blade of grass and tree around you. 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