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The Most Beautiful Scar on Earth—Yucha Grand Canyon

🏞️Ganquan Grand Canyon is located in Yucha Gou, Xiashiwan Town, Ganquan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. It is a red sandstone geological formation, formed by millions of years of wind and sand erosion and water dissolution and scouring. Due to the different water content of the red sandstone in different seasons, the absorption and refraction of light also vary, so the Ganquan Grand Canyon displays different colors throughout the year. With the change of sunlight, taking photos at different times and angles, you will find that the colors of the red rocks are also different. Water, sunlight, and moss intertwine, with changing light and shadows and vibrant colors, earning it the titles of "Living Danxia of the World, Dream Valley of China," and "Natural Crevice Wonder of the Loess Plateau." ⛰️Ganquan Grand Canyon is located in Ganquan County, Shaanxi Province, consisting of scenic spots such as Huashu Gou, Huabao Gou, Longba Gou, Mudan Gou, and Yixiantian, with Huashu Gou being the most spectacular. Hundreds of millions of years ago, a strong earthquake split this loess mountain into a large crack, and after hundreds of years of rainwater erosion, it slowly formed into such a canyon. The magical geological landscape here is known as China's "Antelope Canyon," attracting countless photography enthusiasts. When you walk into this magical canyon, the intertwined lines flow smoothly, the light and shadows change unpredictably, and the stunning beauty makes one marvel at the craftsmanship of nature.
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Posted: Sep 2, 2024
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