I found my own 'Altay' in Caochang Valley, which is a 2-hour drive from Lanzhou

This year's film 'My Altay' has made Xinjiang's summer tourism a hit again, with many tourists flocking to the filming locations. As someone who doesn't like to follow the crowd, I naturally wanted to avoid this peak period. Perhaps there is a place around the city we live in that can be our own 'Altay.' This trip to Gansu made me fall in love with a super niche destination. Especially during the summer when high temperatures are common across the country, a trip to escape the heat is really needed. Entering nature is the only remedy for escaping the heat. Sometimes, absorbing the joy of nature is so simple. You can reach a happy, niche secret garden in just 2 hours from Lanzhou—Linxia Kangle County's Caochang Valley Scenic Area. Matcha green is really healing. Life should be wasted in such places: blue sky, white clouds, grasslands, forests, cattle. No matter from which angle you look, it looks like a beautiful painting, as if you have stepped into a Hayao Miyazaki anime world. 📍 Linxia Kangle County Caochang Valley Scenic Area 🎫 Free attraction 🚗 Driving is the best way to get there, there is a parking lot, but you need to transfer to the scenic area's shuttle bus to reach the cabins. 🌲 TIPS 1️⃣ Plan your time reasonably for self-driving trips 2️⃣ If you want to stay in the cabins, it's best to book in advance 3️⃣ The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so adjust your clothing accordingly 4️⃣ This place is very photogenic, so it's recommended to use a telephoto lens for shooting