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Must-see autumn travel activities in Lanzhou and other places are amazing

Dear friends! Autumn is the perfect time for travel, and we've put together a comprehensive 8-day guide for Lanzhou and other destinations! This trip not only lets you enjoy the autumn scenery, but in Dunhuang, you can also upgrade to watch large-scale live performances, choosing between "Impression Dunhuang" or "Leaping Dunhuang." The excitement level is off the charts, so save this now! . 🌟Itinerary: 📅DAY1: Gansu Provincial Museum, start your cultural exploration journey and feel the profound historical heritage of Gansu. 📅DAY2-3: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park – Jiayuguan Fortress, first admire the colorful Danxia landform, then climb the Jiayuguan fortress tower to appreciate the grandeur of ancient military defense. 📅DAY4: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake – Mogao Caves, ride a camel across Mingsha Mountain, explore the mystery of Crescent Lake, then head to the Mogao Caves to admire the treasures of millennium-old murals and Buddha statues. In Dunhuang, you can upgrade to watch the large-scale live performances "Impression Dunhuang" or "Leaping Dunhuang"! 📅DAY5-6: Dacaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area – Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park, first enjoy the jade-green Emerald Lake, then explore the unique water Yadan landforms and marvel at nature’s craftsmanship. 📅DAY7: Chaka Salt Lake – Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area, stroll along the "Mirror of the Sky" at Chaka Salt Lake, then head to Qinghai Lake to admire the magnificent lake and mountain scenery. 📅DAY8: Xining ✈️ Departure, pack your bags and return to your warm home, concluding a pleasant northwest China trip! . Recommended attractions: 🌈Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park: The intertwining Danxia and colorful hills create spectacular and charming scenery😍! 🏰Jiayuguan Fortress: The magnificent fortress towers interlace, offering a full view of historical charm👀! 🏜️Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake: The "eye of the desert," with stunning sand dunes and eternally sparkling spring water✨! 🎨Mogao Caves: Dome cinema combined with grotto art, bringing millennium-old Buddhist culture vividly to life👏! 🌊Chaka Salt Lake: Salt as white as snow, reflecting the sky, pure like a mirror🪞! . 🌤️Travel preparation: Complete gear list for Lanzhou travel in November is here! 🧥【Clothing】November in Lanzhou has big temperature differences between day and night! Bring a thin down jacket + fleece sweatshirt, wear a windbreaker during the day, and quick-dry pants are more comfortable for hiking~ 👟【Footwear】Choose anti-slip sports shoes for walking by the Yellow River, lightweight hiking shoes for climbing White Pagoda Mountain, and pack a pair of slippers for relaxing at the hotel—very necessary! 🧣【Accessories】The northwest wind is harsh! Must bring a knit hat + scarf + gloves set, apply moisturizing lip balm and hand cream three times a day without exaggeration~ 📱【Electronics】Use a waterproof phone pouch to capture Yellow River waves, pick a 20,000mAh power bank, use a selfie stick for Zhongshan Bridge night views, and make sure your camera batteries are fully charged! 💊【Medicines】Bring stomach medicine to handle the spiciness of beef noodles, motion sickness patches for Maiji Mountain, band-aids to prevent shoe blisters, and a thermos for hot water anytime~ 🪪【Documents】Keep your ID in a waterproof card holder, don’t forget your student ID for half-price discounts, carry a small amount of cash in a coin purse, very useful when signals are weak in scenic areas! . That’s all for the private Lanzhou group tour guide. If you like it, save it quickly and don’t forget to give a thumbs up! 👍
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Posted: Nov 22, 2025
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