When you mention the Yellow River, you will think of the loess all over the sky, but in fact, the Yellow River has a long history, which has existed for more than 6,543.8+0.6 million years and has many very atmospheric landscapes. At the junction of Yonghe County, Shaanxi Province and Chuan County, Shaanxi Province, there is a Gankun Bay, which is the natural landscape of the Yellow River and enjoys the reputation of "Fifty Scenes of the Yellow River in China", and has been listed as a 4A-level scenic spot. The Yellow River has formed a special geographical structure here, and it has an S-shaped turn, which is called "snake-shaped curved landscape" by local people. This is the largest and densest snake music group in China, which is similar to the Hutuluo book with the water of the Yellow River in its arms. It is called "the first bay of the Yellow River in the world".

Gankun Bay is 68 kilometers long and covers an area of about 170 square kilometers. It is located in the middle section of the Qin-Jin Gorge of the Yellow River, starting from the Vortex Bay in the north and passing through Yanshui Bay, Fusi Bay, Gankun Bay and Qingshui Bay in the south, among which Gankun Bay with the largest curvature can reach 320 degrees. The muddy water of the Yellow River is dotted with the surrounding mountains and green waters, which adds a bit of mystery to the Yellow River and makes it more magnificent.

There is an old fairy tale circulating in Gankun Bay. According to legend, in ancient times, Fu watched the stars here and lifted a hill from the ground through the left waterway of Gankun Bay. This mountain looks like a shoe, and it is called the shoe island. Xiedao is a rare oasis in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. There are many birds in Xiedao, which has not been disturbed by human factors and has become a paradise for countless birds. Until now, the bird species in Xiedao have yet to be investigated.

When observing the astrology, Fuxi happened to find that there was an Atai red map paved with big stones at the foot of Gankun Pavilion, which coincided with Gankun Bay at the foot of the mountain, thus discovering the theory of Yin and Yang of Taiji Bagua. Later generations often worship their ancestors here and pray for happiness. There is also a local rumor that Gankun Bay is a place where Gankun can be reversed, and good luck will come after going there. Gankun Bay observation deck is divided into several places, and Gankun Pavilion is the best one. It is located on a piece of loess and slowly walks into the pavilion along the steps. When you board Gankun Pavilion, you can have a panoramic view of the Yellow River and appreciate its majestic momentum.

Qingshui Bay is another scenic spot for watching snake songs, and the water quality is relatively clear. There is also a tool called sheepskin raft. After sitting on it, you can walk slowly on the river and slow down to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Yellow River. Near Gankun Bay, there is a snake song of geological museum and the Yellow River. The museum introduces the customs, culture and natural landscape of Yanchuan. It consists of four exhibition halls: Order Museum, Geological Science Museum, Historical Cultural Museum and Folk Museum. You can learn more about the address, loess culture and folk customs of the Loess Plateau.

Speaking of folk customs, there is a special cultural activity in Gankun Bay called liquor-turning. Whenever night falls, 360 oil lamps in the nine-way array will light up, and people will follow the sound of gongs and drums into the array and turn around to find the exit. It is said that turning nine songs can eliminate disasters and exorcise evil spirits. Gankun Bay is rich in red dates, and the local red dates are well known. They are big, thick meat, small stones and sweet wounds. After eating, a long candy can be produced, especially in Hehuili Village near Gankun Bay Scenic Area, which can produce100000 Jin of red dates every year.

Gankun Bay ticket to 90 yuan, valid for three days, covers many scenic spots. It is a famous wonder of the Yellow River Gorge in China, but it is little known. If there is an opportunity, you can come to Gankun Bay, taste the red dates in Yanchuan, watch the magnificence of Gankun Bay and experience the amorous feelings of loess.