Grotesque colorful rocks at Kylin shoal in Shanxi, C China

（People's Daily Online） 11:19, March 13, 2013

Scenery of Kylin shoal in Shanxi province. (Photo source: Chinapic.people.com.cn)

Kylin shoal, named after Kylin, an auspice creature in ancient Chinese legends, is situated at the foot of the Lijia Mountain in Shanxi province. In addition to soft sand, the Yellow River rocks and stones on the bank makes Kylin shoal a wonderful destination for hiking and adventure. The Yellow River stones vary in shape and color.

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