A press tour group visited the Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Qingshuihe county, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Sept 19.

The canyon is located at the junction of three regions: Qingshuihe county in Hohhot, Pianguan county in Xinzhou city (Shanxi province), and Juungar Banner in Ordos city (Inner Mongolia).

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon. [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Media]

Members of the press tour stood on the Laoniuwan viewing platform, taking in the scenery and reflecting on the area's long history. Homestays are scattered throughout the area surrounding the scenic zone.

Qingshuihe county weaves Yellow River culture, Great Wall culture, and the history of ethnic exchange and integration into tourism products and cultural experiences, carrying out awareness and educational campaigns through guided tours, themed events, and study tours.

Residents of all ethnic groups in surrounding areas are encouraged to participate in catering, accommodation, cultural and creative products, and agricultural product sales, aligning tourism development with income growth for local communities.

The magnificent scenery of Laoniuwan. [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Media]

In 2025, the Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon Tourism Area received 1.98 million visits and generated 620 million yuan ($92.51 million) in tourism revenue, helping more than 120 households of all ethnic groups increase their average annual income by 15,000 yuan.

The stone tablet reads "the First Bay of the Yellow River". [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Media]