2025 Baiyin Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

#chinatravelitinerary Baiyin, located in Gansu Province, is a peaceful city with stunning desert landscapes, historical sites, and natural beauty. This 3-day chill itinerary keeps things easygoing while letting you enjoy the highlights! ✨🚆 🌟 Day 1: Beijing → Baiyin (Arrival & City Exploration) 🚄🏙️ Morning: Travel to Baiyin 🔹 8:00 AM – Take a high-speed train from Beijing to Lanzhou (6-7 hours) 🚄. 🔹 2:00 PM – Transfer to Baiyin (1-hour drive). 🚗 🔹 3:30 PM – Check into your hotel and rest. 🏨 Afternoon: Easy City Walk & Local Markets 🔹 5:00 PM – Explore Baiyin People’s Park, a quiet spot for a stroll and people-watching. 🌳🏞️ 🔹 6:30 PM – Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, trying hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodles. 🍜 Evening: Night Lights & Relaxation 🔹 8:00 PM – Walk around Baiyin’s city center, enjoying the lights and relaxed atmosphere. ✨🚶♂️ 🔹 9:00 PM – Head back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep. 😴 🌟 Day 2: Yellow River Stone Forest Adventure 🌄🐪 Morning: Scenic Nature Escape 🔹 7:30 AM – Have a delicious breakfast. ☕🥐 🔹 8:30 AM – Drive 1.5 hours to Yellow River Stone Forest (黄河石林). 🚗 Afternoon: Desert Vibes & Relaxation 🔹 10:00 AM – Explore the unique rock formations and desert landscapes. You can also take a camel ride! 🐪🏜️ 🔹 12:30 PM – Lunch at a local restaurant, tasting fresh lamb skewers and local Gansu dishes. 🍢 Evening: Sunset & Return to Baiyin 🔹 4:00 PM – Drive back to Baiyin and rest at the hotel. 🚗 🔹 6:30 PM – Enjoy a relaxing dinner, perhaps spicy hotpot or more beef noodles! 🍲 🔹 8:00 PM – Leisure walk along the Yellow River in Baiyin before heading back to rest. 🌙🌊 🌟 Day 3: Slow Morning & Return to Beijing 🚄🏡 Morning: Local Temple & Last Stroll 🔹 8:00 AM – Have a slow breakfast and enjoy the morning vibes. ☕🥞 🔹 9:30 AM – Visit a local temple or scenic park to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. 🏯🌿 🔹 11:00 AM – Take some last-minute photos and grab a snack before leaving. 📸🍡 Afternoon: Travel Back to Beijing 🔹 12:30 PM – Depart for Lanzhou, then take a train back to Beijing. 🚄 🔹 7:00 PM – Arrive in Beijing and relax at home! 🏡 ✨ Final Tips! ✅ Best time to visit: Spring (🌸) ✅ Pack comfortable shoes & sun protection for exploring the desert! 👟🧢 ✅ Try the famous Lanzhou beef noodles & lamb skewers! 🍜 #china #travel #travelingchina

Baiyin, a city named after a precious metal, seems to have a noble and mysterious aura. Located on the banks of the Yellow River, it boasts beautiful mountains and rivers, fertile land, and a rich historical and cultural heritage. It is the site of the Great Yu's water control relics and one of the origins of the legends of Fuxi and Nuwa. When you enter Baiyin, you will feel the overwhelming historical and cultural atmosphere. Even though time has passed like water, the ancient and mysterious aura still permeates every corner of the city. 🏨 The Red Army Meeting Building witnessed the hardships and glory of the revolutionary years, while the Yongtai Ancient City takes you back to the era of war and horses. The Long March Victory Park, with its miniature landscapes, recreates the hardships and tragedies of the Long March, making you feel as if you have traveled through time and space to relive that glorious era. 🌲 The Yellow River Stone Forest shows us the grandeur of Baiyin. The towering stone pillars, each with its own unique shape, are like works of art carved by Mother Earth, each telling a story of a thousand years. Entering this magical land is like stepping into Pandora from Avatar, with surprises at every step and awe at every turn! 🌌 In addition to the scenery, there are many interesting experiences waiting for you! For example, you can try riding a camel through the stone forest, feeling the sound of camel bells and the wind and sand on your face, which is simply too cool! 🐪 The Yellow River Stone Forest is not just a scenic spot, but more like a heavy history book, waiting for us to read and savor. 📚 🪐 In Baiyin, you can not only feel the magic of nature, but also appreciate the profoundness of human civilization. Especially when you stand on top of the stone forest and look down at the surging Yellow River, you will understand that all the fatigue and troubles have been healed by this magical land. At that moment, you will feel that all the waiting and anticipation are worth it! 🌟

In autumn, you must come to see the yellow terraces of Huining Sifangwu Town and Sanfangwu Village 😍! Most of the terraces in Huining are located on the inner side of the valley, and the scenery is absolutely amazing 👏. "The desert on the top of the mountain wears a hat, the terraces in the mountains wrap around the waist, and the embankment and pasture lock the edges." The terraced fields in the style of the Loess Plateau are like stepping into a western American movie, full of romance 💕. The terraces of the Loess Plateau under the light and shadow are like giant ships, carrying the good fields of the people, which are the lifeline of everyone 🥰. Walking among them, feeling the unique and shocking beauty, is really pleasant. You can take great photos 📷, and I strongly recommend you to check in~ The most interesting thing is to follow the farmers to plow the land and be a cute farmer!

| Unveil the mystery of history and culture. Baiyin Museum, located in Baiyin City, Gansu Province, is a comprehensive museum that integrates history, culture, and art. With a rich collection of exhibits, it is an important window to learn about the history and culture of Baiyin. Visitors can explore the historical relics from prehistoric culture to modern times in Baiyin Museum. The museum features several exhibition areas, including prehistoric culture and art, calligraphy and painting, and paleontological fossils, with a special focus on paleontological fossils and ceramics. As for travel tips, it is recommended that visitors start from the first floor and visit each exhibition area one by one to experience the history. There is a souvenir shop in the museum where visitors can buy special souvenirs. There are various dining options near Baiyin Museum, where visitors can taste local specialties after the visit. In addition, Baiyin City also has other attractions worth visiting, such as the Red Army's Huining Meeting Site and the Yellow River Stone Forest. Admission to the museum is free, but group visits require advance reservations. For transportation, self-driving visitors can take the G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway to the Baiyin exit, and then take the urban roads to the museum. Non-self-driving visitors can take a bus or taxi from the city center, which takes about 20 minutes. Baiyin Museum is not only a treasure trove of history and culture, but also a great place for family trips and study tours, where you can gain knowledge in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

It is a clean and leisurely small city with a charming historical atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. The museum is quiet, with few visitors but a rich collection of exhibits. Visitors can also enjoy hands-on experiences. According to the staff, the exhibits are changed regularly, which sounds quite interesting. [Baiyin Museum] Baiyin Museum is located at No. 330, Chang'an Road, Baiyin District, Baiyin City, Gansu Province. It is a modern comprehensive museum integrating multiple functions such as display, exhibition, education, scientific research, and cultural relic protection. The museum covers an area of 5,240 square meters and is a national second-class museum. Baiyin Museum has a rich variety of exhibits, covering various cultural relics from the primitive society to the Ming and Qing dynasties, mainly including ceramics, bronzes, jades, stone tools, bricks and tiles, fossils, coins, and calligraphy and painting works. Among them, there are some precious collections, such as the double-handled painted pottery pot with circular net pattern of the Banshan type, the six-handled painted pottery jar with four large circular patterns of the Machang type, the single-handled painted pottery cup with rhombus pattern, the red pottery jar with human head knob and lid of the Qijia culture, and the bronze lamp of the Jin dynasty. Baiyin Museum has several basic exhibitions, including "Baiyin Prehistoric Culture and Art Exhibition", "Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition of Baiyin", "Paleontological Fossils and Fossil Treasures Exhibition of Baiyin", "By the Yellow River: Local Life in Baiyin - Baiyin Folk Customs Exhibition", and "Baiyin Folk Oil Mill Exhibition". These exhibitions showcase the rich and profound historical culture of Baiyin from different perspectives and in different ways. Every museum is a complete textbook. China is vigorously building national museums to help people learn more about history and keep up with the times.

Baiyin Shuichuan Wetland Park is located in Shuichuan Town, Baiyin District, Baiyin City, with a superior geographical location, adjacent to the Yellow River, and has become an ideal habitat for plateau fish and waterfowl. This wetland, like a natural scroll, shows different colors and rhythms every season. The Shuichuan Town around the wetland has a strong rural atmosphere, and the ancient Huapichuan Village and Jinfeng Village witness the changes of the years. The scenic spots such as the curved bridge, fishing pool, and landscape corridor here incorporate traditional cultural elements, allowing tourists to feel the profound rural feelings while appreciating the natural beauty. Baiyin Shuichuan Wetland Park is a perfect blend of nature and humanities, and a beautiful example of ecology and tourism. In this wetland, people can feel the miracles of nature, experience the tranquility of the countryside, and appreciate the profoundness of the Yellow River culture. May this wetland become a symphony of the voice of nature, play a brilliant chapter of ecological civilization, and leave a green, healthy and beautiful home for future generations. Baiyin Shuichuan Wetland Park looks forward to more people entering this natural paradise and feeling the wonders of nature and the depth of humanities.

⛱️Must-see attractions: Yinmagou Grand Canyon, with twenty-two turns, eight ditches including Qikou Valley, Panlong Valley, Xiwang Valley, and dozens of caves such as Panlong Cave and Qianmi Cave. 🌄Travel guide: You can drive 58 kilometers from Baiyin City to the Yellow River Stone Forest Geopark Scenic Area. The scenic area is close to the bank of the Yellow River and consists of the Yellow River, Longwan and Meandering River. The scenic area has farmhouse "Western Countryside Tour" and entertainment projects sheepskin raft The sheepskin raft is a major feature of the scenic spot. It is also the most primitive and oldest ferry tool along the Yellow River in the northwest region. You can experience the Yellow River culture. animal-drawn cart The round trip mileage from Yinmagou to the foot of the Observation Deck Mountain is 9 kilometers in total. Animal-drawn carts are the best means of traveling around the stone forest. Here you can feel the simple folk customs of the local villagers and sing a northwest ditty when you feel like it, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the stone forest. Come from the rough cultural atmosphere of the west. Overview of the scenic spot The steep cliffs in the scenic area are soaring in the sky, and the scenery changes with each step. Most of the stone pillars and stalagmites are between 80 and 100 meters high, and the highest can reach more than 200 meters. Their shapes are created in heaven and are uncanny in workmanship, just like the dream masterpieces of sculptors. Film and television base After the TV series "The Granary of the World", "Hot Land of the West", "Sweaty Horses", "Shocking Legend", "Dunhuang in the Desert" and other TV series filmed here were broadcast, the Yellow River Stone Forest became famous all over the world. 🏨Accommodation guide: There are many farmhouses around where you can stay. In Baiyin City, if the conditions are better, the Baiyin Jinwo Kaidi Mandarin Hotel is very good, cost-effective, and the environment is excellent. The service is considerate and the environment is good. 💗Other tips: gourmet food, special food, special food Sha scallion vegetables, large plate chicken, Yellow River carp, stuffed skin, fried donkey meat, etc. Entertainment activities: Bonfire party The river breeze blows, the wine is fragrant, the roasted lamb is glowing in the bonfire, the oil drips in the fire, an arrow of flame shoots up with a "pop", the music echoes in the wilderness, and the passionate Ethnic girls and boys will lead you to sing and dance. This is a bonfire party with various styles on both sides of the Yellow River.

Located in the north of Baiyin City, it is convenient to eat around. The hotel strictly requires one out of three choices, why do I remember that Wanfeng always provides breakfast? The breakfast was terrible, the worst among all the Marriott hotels I have stayed in. The hotel didn't have suites, and they said we were upgraded to the best room. When we checked in, there were rooms nine and ten above, but it didn't matter. The room was of normal size, with the bathroom partitioned right in the middle of the room, so when someone was using the bathroom, the people inside couldn't get out. The window glass is not clean, which affects the vision. There was no welcome fruit, so I asked the front desk if there was any. I was surprised to hear that I had asked the western restaurant to send one, and it turned out to be a peach and three small tomatoes. This price includes breakfast and midnight snack, which is very cost-effective. Compared with some hotels that charge 5,600 yuan but do not open their executive lounges and have no alternative options, it is much better. The midnight snack was quite rich, including grilled fish, spicy hot pot, kebabs, ice cream, pastries and pizza. It was quite hearty. The gym and restaurant are both on the 3rd floor. If you don't have time to exercise when you go out, just take a quick look. The price of Baiyin Wanfeng is really good. The overall recommendation is 4.5. It is also convenient to come from Lanzhou. If you are lucky enough to pass by, you can come and check in. It is also a good choice if you want to book a room. This time I took a train from Chengdu West Station to Lanzhou, had a quick tour of Lanzhou, and then took the high-speed train to Baiyin. Prices are still cheap there. There are no tourist attractions in Baiyin itself. There is a Turtle City and the Yellow River Stone Forest. The disadvantage is that it is far from the city and is suitable for self-driving.

#chinatrip Located in the heart of Baiyin Downtown, Fairfield by Marriott offers a blend of comfort and convenience. The hotel features modern rooms equipped with everything you need for a pleasant stay, including comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast and access to a fitness center, ensuring a refreshing start to the day. With its central location, guests have easy access to local attractions and business centers. Whether traveling for business or leisure, Fairfield by Marriott Baiyin Downtown provides a welcoming environment with friendly service and a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Standing by the window on the upper floor, one can also see the beautiful scenery, with the spring light being endless and thought-provoking. However, to step into nature, to walk on the lush green trails in the woods, that feeling must be the most beautiful. You can always see a variety of flowers in full bloom, savor their fragrance, admire their beauty, and you can also sit for a while in the pavilion, look around at the surrounding scenery, let yourself go, and immerse in the embrace of nature. Visit the cherry blossom path

Although it's said that spring comes a bit late in the northwest, one can still find signs of spring while walking in the park. Look, the willows by the lake have already shown their green tendrils, and if you wander to the side, you'll see peach blossoms and green willows, exceptionally enchanting. The sun is bright, the spring breeze is refreshing, and it's a splendid spring scene.

According to the stone stele in the Red Mountain Temple, the grottoes were carved and Buddha statues were made during the Northern Wei Dynasty. They were renovated during the Song Dynasty. The local villagers expanded the grottoes and built the Great Buddha Hall during the Ming Dynasty. In the twelfth year of Wanli (1584), the grottoes were reopened and it took more than ten years to complete. Inside the grottoes, there are three Buddha statues of the Three Worlds, six Dharma Protectors, known as Kaiyuan Temple. In the second year of Qianlong (1822), it was renovated again. During the "Cultural Revolution", the statues and the door of the hall in the grottoes were all destroyed. After 1983, the local villagers raised funds to repair them, and the statues and the door of the hall have been restored. On September 13, 1936, Peng Dehuai led the Western Expedition Army to meet at Dalachi, and the headquarters was set up in the Great Buddha Hall of the Red Mountain Temple. Therefore, the grottoes were listed as a provincial cultural relics protection site in Gansu, with extremely high cultural research value.

In the deep winter, the weather is freezing cold. The wind is chilly, and the water turns into ice. I heard that the surface of the artificial lake has frozen, and the park has prepared various skating tools and marked out safety warning lines, so you can go skating with ease. So I happily went there. When I got close, I saw that the ice surface was smooth and the ice was thick. People were coming and going on the ice. Adults were taking their children to sit in various sleds, playing and having fun. Seeing this scene, I also thought of the skating scene when I was a child, but that was all a distant memory.

Winter in the Goldfish Park seems to have lost a lot of vitality, but when the warm sunshine shines, the park suddenly becomes lively. People gather in groups to stroll around, take photos, and many opera lovers even play drums and gongs, sing a few sections of Qin opera to enjoy themselves, and ticket friends also come to join in the fun. For a time, people come and go in the square, this time is the best time of the day.

Baiyin Jinling Park is located in Baiyin District, Baiyin City, Gansu Province, and is a natural ecological park. The park is south of Beijing Road, north to Jianshe West Road, east to West Ditch, and west to the nursing home and the Red Army convalescent base. Baiyin Jinling Park was established in 1986, originally named Zhangjialing Park, and was renamed Jinling Park in 2009. Unconsciously, it's autumn in the world. The leaves are fully rendered in the autumn wind, crossing the cheerful colors, light and shadow freely combine here, presenting a touching picture.

There is Taodu in Jingdezhen in the south. In Gansu in the northwest, there is also a small town known as ceramics--Pingchuan. Pingchuan Ceramics (formerly Jingyuan Ceramics) can be traced back to 3000 BC. It is an important station on the ancient Silk Road. The output ceramics are transported along the Silk Road to Persia and North Africa. Today's ceramics factory is presenting in front of everyone with a new look of cultural innovation, understanding the production of ceramics, admiring the unique porcelain of the world, and making beautiful photos on the background of ceramics.

There are thousands of trips and there are thousands of scenery, but how can we play new ideas? Be the director of your own life! In fact, everyone is the protagonist in their own world. When people are on the road, the small world is closely related to the big world. Lets open up the brain and connect the two worlds organically. Incarnate as the master of the whole world and lead a movie that belongs to him. Since the identity has changed, the mind has to follow the upgrade, the perspective is switched from ordinary visitors to director, and the unknown travel is treated with a new concept. First, you have to identify a topic. Just like a professional photographer before departure, he will know the relevant information of the destination in advance, and form an "anticipation" in his mind according to the subject matter, content and purpose of the shooting. With the big direction, you can do your best and plan your mind. Second, determine the style based on the theme you have set. Of course, there is a little trick here, you can choose according to the specific situation: if it is a romantic destination, you can choose the beautiful style; if you are mainly leisure, you can choose a brisk wind; if it is a human atmosphere comparison Thick and heavy, can be biased towards the literary style. It should be noted that once a certain style has been chosen, it has to be consistent in the end, and it must not change. Otherwise, it will cause a split before and after, like schizophrenia. When these macro things are fixed, you can choose a matching music. The film is actually the art of audio-visual combination. When the music is chosen, the film is half successful.

Gansu Baiyin Baidunzi Salt Pool White World, crystal clear and pure beauty The lake is silent, walk up and rustle at the foot This is the perfect match of ice and salt, This is the magic of nature. Baiyin City Jingtai Baidunzi Salt Marsh National Wetland Park is located in the northern part of Jingtai County, with a total area of about 2,700 hectares. The wetland park is an inland salt marsh wetland ecosystem. It is typical in the arid northwestern region and unique in the country. It is an important station for the migration route of Central Asian-Indian migratory birds.

Gansu Silver: In the winter, the Baidunzi Salt Marsh National Wetland Park in Jingtai County, under the influence of the salt marsh, everything here is desolate and lonely, and all the vitality is unknown... Maybe, in front of nature, Hiding and avoiding are the best choices. Only the soil, with its extremely shocking "crack" face, as if to tell a story of a strong and guardian...

"Daping Pastoral Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Zone" is a national agricultural science and technology park approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology. It is the birthplace of the solar greenhouse in the province. Create a Tianguo complex that integrates agricultural tourism, leisure experience, and demonstration of cultural tourism. In the winter, I came to Dapingtian to experience farming in the agricultural recreation area and pick up sightseeing.

The Yellow River Stone Forest is a peak forest and a peak cluster composed of many cliffs and rock pillars. It is distributed in a narrow strip shape within a range of 10 square kilometers. From the heights, you can feel the grand scene and magnificent scenery. Along with the flowing water of the Yellow River, the Yellow River Stone Forest has no idea how many years have existed. The exposed rock mass of the Yellow River Stone Forest is warm red in the morning and evening, and the light and dark contrast caused by the light and shadow effect is very stunning. The Yellow River Stone Forest also holds a three-dimensional myth on this land because of its non-stone and non-rock characteristics.