On the banks of the Yellow River between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, there is a hidden, stunning ancient town

On the banks of the Yellow River between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, there is a hidden, stunning ancient town that is free to visit but little known to tourists! Curious friends might ask, where exactly is this beautiful ancient town hidden on the banks of the Yellow River between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces? What unique scenery does it offer? With these questions and curiosity, let's talk about the ancient town of Qikou today. Qikou (pronounced qi) is located in the middle of the canyon of the Yellow River between Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, 48 kilometers south of Lin County. It is named after the Datong Shoal of the Yellow River and is adjacent to the ancient town of Mengmen to the south. The Yellow River flows from the north, and the Jiu River comes from the east. Wohu Mountain stretches across the north of the town, and Heilong Temple stands majestically to the east of the river. The mountains and rivers form a magnificent landscape where the mountain's grandeur and the river's majesty converge, creating the spectacular scene of 'Tiger Roaring at the Yellow River, Dragon Singing at Qikou.' From the Ming and Qing dynasties to the Republic of China, it became a major commercial town in the north, thanks to the water transportation of the Yellow River, earning the reputation of 'the first town on the Nine Bends of the Yellow River.' It is one of the birthplaces of Shanxi merchants. Qikou Town is a town under the jurisdiction of Lin County, Lüliang City, Shanxi Province, with a total area of 108.45 square kilometers. It is located on the western slope of Lüliang Mountain, 48 kilometers south of Lin County, adjacent to Mengmen Town, a famous Yellow River town in Liulin County to the south, and connected to Linjiaping Town to the east.