Where does the Yulan Expressway run from and to?
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Yulan Expressway refers to the expressway from Yulin to Lantian, with the route number G65E, and is one of the two parallel routes of the national G65 Baomao Expressway. The main control points of the Yulan Expressway are: Yulin, Suide, Qingjian, Yanchuan, Yichuan, Huanglong, Baishui, Pucheng, Weinan, and Yushan. According to China's highway engineering technical standards, expressways are multi-lane roads exclusively designed for directional and lane-based vehicle traffic, with full access control. The average annual daily design traffic volume for expressways should exceed 15,000 passenger car units, with a design speed ranging from 80 to 120 kilometers per hour. Based on their functions, expressways can be categorized into two main types: urban expressways and intercity expressways.
I've driven the Yulin-Lantian Expressway many times, starting from Yulin City in Shaanxi Province and heading all the way to Lantian County as the destination, covering a total distance of about 385 kilometers. This road runs between the Loess Plateau of northern Shaanxi and the Guanzhong Plain, passing through several places in Yan'an along the way, with quite a change in scenery. For someone like me who frequently travels long distances, this road saves a lot of time and is much smoother than the old national highway. However, some sections of the expressway have many curves, and the northern Shaanxi segment is prone to icing in winter, so it's important to slow down. The entire journey takes about 4 to 5 hours, and the service areas along the way are generally adequate, but it's best to bring some snacks. During holidays, the increased traffic can easily lead to congestion, so planning ahead can help avoid trouble.
