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View Plans & PricingArea: 42,920 km² (Shaanxi)
Population: ~3.6 million (2020)
Yulin means "elm forest" in Chinese. It is located in northern Shaanxi at the edge of the Ordos Desert and is famous for its ancient city walls and energy resources.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Yulin Yuyang Airport (UYN) has domestic flights. Yulin Railway Station and Yulin South Station connect to Xi'an and other cities. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Yulin University and Yulin Vocational and Technical College are the main institutions.
Yulin lies on the edge of the Mu Us Desert and the Loess Plateau with a continental climate. It has coal, oil, and natural gas resources, and is a major energy base.
Visit the Yulin Ancient City Wall, Zhenbeitai (Great Wall tower), Hongshixia, and the Yulin Cave Temples.
Day 1: Yulin Ancient City and Zhenbeitai.
Day 2: Hongshixia and cave temples.
Try Yulin tofu, mutton soup, Shaanxi-style noodles, and local desert-edge cuisine.
Buy Yulin jujubes, local crafts, and energy-themed souvenirs. Main shopping is in Yuyang District.
Local Vibe: Yulin (玉林) is riverside and easygoing, with Zhuang culture, rice noodles, and karst mountains that make every commute look like a postcard. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Yulin tofu shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Yulin is home to the Yulin Ancient City Wall, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Yulin tofu is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Yulin have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
吃米粉 (chī mǐfěn) — Eat rice noodles.
好耍 (hǎo shuǎ) — Fun.
慢点 (màn diǎn) — Slow down.
• Liu Sanjie — The legendary Zhuang folk singer is celebrated across Guangxi.
• Li Zongren — The Guilin-born general and vice president of Republican China.
• Bai Juyi — The Tang poet served as an official in the Guangxi region.
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