With Danxia landforms, reeds, and small lakes, head here for a self-drive tour in Lanzhou during the summer

Shuiju Danxia is located in the suburbs of Lanzhou city, close to the main Shuimo Danxia scenic area and is part of the tourism development of the scenic area. It is very close to Lanzhou city center. After driving into the area, we found that some roads have been repaired, but it will take some time to develop it into a scenic spot. Currently, it is a treasure spot for free self-drive tours, suitable for reverse travel during the summer. Shuiju Danxia's topography and colors are similar to Zhangye's 'pork belly', but with the addition of several reed marshes and small lakes, it adds a touch of romance to the vast and magnificent landscape. Driving to the vicinity of Shuiju Danxia, there are simple road signs. According to the signs, turning left leads to Shuiju Danxia, and turning right leads to Xiaodanxia. We decided to go right first and save the best views for later. ❶ Xiaodanxia Upon entering Xiaodanxia, we found that it was not small at all, but rather a 'big Danxia' with high mountains and a considerable scale. The road conditions were decent, and we continued until we reached the end of the good road, where we found a circular platform surrounded by 'pork belly'. Looking around, the layered Danxia peaks were quite spectacular. Xiaodanxia turned out to be a hidden gem we stumbled upon. ❷ Shuiju Danxia Returning to the fork in the road, we headed towards Shuiju Danxia. As soon as we entered the valley, we found it was not as dry as Xiaodanxia. In addition to the Danxia landscape, there was rich vegetation along the way, with some areas forming meadows and tall reeds. Looking closely, we saw many donkeys among the layered grass. The deeper we went, the more surprises we found. Shuiju Danxia has two reed marshes corresponding to two small lakes, and the roads to these two spots are good. The blue sky, the fiery red of the Danxia, the green of the reeds, and the emerald of the lake water complement each other, creating a landscape that is both passionate and romantic. Unfortunately, when we visited, the larger lake was dry, leaving us with a bit of regret and a reason to visit again. 🚙 Practical tips for self-driving tours 📱 Navigation: Set 'Shuiju Danxia'. 🛣️ Road conditions: Good, suitable for sedans. ⛽ Fuel: Refuel or recharge in Lanzhou city before heading out. 🅿️ Parking: Parking lots are available along the way. 🎫 Tickets: No tickets required. ⏳ Time: Half a day. ☀️ Weather: It is dry and hot inside Shuiju Danxia during summer, so it is recommended to hydrate and take sun protection measures in advance. ▶️ All photos are originally taken and produced by Mr. Dog and Cai Cai Juan Er. ▶️ The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive any omissions. ▶️ Due to the timeliness, some scenes may have changed, subject to the current situation. ▶️ Address location information is provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information. 🔸🔹🔸 If you like self-driving tours and prefer the road less traveled, listen to the stories of Cai Cai Juan Er.