Under the administration of Yulin City, Shenmu is endowed with plentiful resources, especially coal, such as the three earth sovereigns coal fields of Huojitu, Yujialiang and Shagoupen which makes it the richest county in Shaanxi.

[1] Shenmu county is also known for the Shimao archaeological site, the largest Neolithic settlement in China, and a city with evidence of trade networks stretching from the Eurasian Steppe to Southern China.

[2] The toponym of city can trace its history back to the Song dynasty.

There were three giant pine trees, which were said to be planted since Tang dynasty, close to the fort located at Yangjiacheng.

[3][4] Shenmu has a large coalfield which should meet future demands for China's power growth.