Yumen: Gobi and the wind

Yumen is a must-visit stop in the hometown of petroleum. One day, between Laojun Temple and the oil fields, encounter the unique atmosphere of Yumen.

Upon arriving at Yumen, Laojun Temple immediately took the lead. In the morning light, it quietly spreads out like the first calling card handed to this place, making people unconsciously slow their pace.

Leaving half a day for the oil field was the most cost-effective decision for this trip to Yumen. Details unfold at your fingertips and before your eyes, more satisfying than any check-in.

Changma is a gift from Yumen to slow walkers. When you are willing to pause for a beam of light or a gust of wind, it gives up its softest part.

The Shule River at dusk is full of the warmth of everyday life. Find a nearby small restaurant and enjoy a slow drink under the night sky of Yumen, retelling the daytime scenery again over each cup.

The beauty of Yumen is something you only slowly savor after you leave. When you suddenly think of Laojun Temple elsewhere, you'll understand: some places are meant to be missed repeatedly.