Yulin (Shaanxi)

Yulin was a garrison town along the Great Wall of China. The town now survives on the extraction of oil found locally.

By plane

There is daily flight connection to Beijing, Xi'an, and a new Airport has been in place since 2007 which is around 17KM to city center. You can take shuttle bus (25 RMB) or Taxi (40RMB+) to go to city center.

By train

Direct train is connecting to Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and surrounding cities now.

By bus

Location - corner of Yuyangzhong Road and Xinjian South Road.

• Shenmu - takes about 3 hours
• Xi'an - takes about 8 hours
• Yan'an - takes about 4 hours
• Yinchuan - takes about 8 hours

• Hongshi GorgeHouses 44 cave dwellings, lush garden-like atmosphere, pagodas and massive inscriptions on the cliffsides.

• Yulin Old TownWell preserved with all the old hutongs and courtyards still preserved. Fragrant Cloud Temple (Xiangyun Si) and Bring Gladness Temple (Daixing Si) are hidden in among the hutongs, like jewels among the flowers.

• Zhenbei PlatformOne of the largest guard towers on the Ming Great Wall.

Budget

• Puhui Hotel

  phone: +86 912 3260605
  address: Xinjian North Road

• Xiangrui Hotel

  address: Caolarouzhong Lane

• Yingbin Hostel

  phone: +86 912 3282635
  address: 123 Diyi Road

Mid-range

• Ruixiang Hotel

  phone: +86 912 3254366
  address: Sifangtai Lane

• Yuylu Hotel

  address: Shanglang North Road

Splurge