Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourist Area lies in the southwest of Qingshuihe County, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, sitting in the core section of the Shanxi-Inner Mongolia Yellow River Grand Canyon and the hinterland of the Yellow River’s giant "J"-shaped bend. It was awarded national 5A-level tourist attraction status in 2024, also a national geopark.
It is celebrated as the unique site where the Yellow River and the Great Wall “shake hands”. Over millions of years, the Yellow River cut through the Loess Plateau, forming steep precipices and magnificent river meanders. Nicknamed the “Little Three Gorges in the North” and “The First Bay of the Yellow River in the World”, it ranks among China’s top ten most beautiful canyons.
The scenic area contains Laoniuwan Ancient Village, a well-preserved traditional historic village, ruins of Ningbianzhou Ancient City, Taijiwan with a spectacular 270-degree river loop, and ancient Great Wall relics. Visitors can take river cruises to admire the grand canyon landscape and explore the ancient cave dwellings.