Xitan Scenic Area

　　The mighty Yellow River, flanked by valleys and carrying gorges, rushes forth from Hukou and bursts through Longmen, galloping all the way for thousands of miles, until it converges with the Fenhe, the mother river of Shanxi, on the vast and fertile land between the Yellow and Fenhe rivers. Here, in the expansive middle reaches of the Yellow River, a wetland expanse of nearly one million mu has formed, creating a world-renowned spectacle known as China’s Yellow River Wetlands. “Riding at Fengling, gaze toward the Han Pass; three peaks tower high above the white clouds. A stream from the west, the Kunlun waters, cleaves through the Zhongtiao and Taihua Mountains.” The valley here is broad, the terrain flat, with extensive river floodplains dotted with vast marshes and dense reed beds, providing habitat for hundreds of rare waterfowl species. Blessed with an exceptional geographical location and enchanting natural scenery, this is a new, fashionable tourist destination that combines sunshine, sandy beaches, lakeshores, reed marshes, wetlands, and hot springs—all in one—offering experiences such as camping, wild adventures, barbecues, birdwatching, rafting, and lotus picking. The charm of the Yellow River, the beauty of the wetlands, and the richness of the natural ecology all showcase the unique magic and allure of Xitan.

　　The overall planned area of Xitan Scenic Area is 30,000 mu, with the first phase covering a completed construction area of 12,000 mu. This includes 5,000 mu of Fenhe-Fenhu ecological forest, 3,000 mu of water surface, 1,000 mu of sandy beach, 2,000 mu of reeds, and 1,000 mu of lotus ponds. Currently developed tourism projects mainly include eight leisure and recreation zones such as the Virgin Mary Lake and Maiden Spring.

　　Xitan is a sea of green, a flowing poem, a soaring song. It possesses the charm of the sea, the passion of poetry, and the exuberance of song. It has the elegance of the south, the vastness of Sanya, and the wonder of Qiandao Lake. It is serene and unpretentious, open and profound, fashionable and natural. Let us together admire this blue sky and oasis, feel the eternity of nature and the true essence of life. Let us join hands to adorn this untouched land, millions of years in the making, into a true sacred, pure, and joyful homeland for the people—a shining jewel embedded in the northern landscape.

　　Tel: 0359-5528957

　　Address: Wanrong County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province