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Welcome to travel in Gansu Transportation: about 800 RMB Accommodation: about 1000 RMB Food and drink: about 600 RMB Tickets and others: about 600 RMB

Welcome to travel in Gansu Transportation: about 800 RMB Accommodation: about 1000 RMB Food and drink: about 600 RMB Tickets and others: about 600 RMB Spare/shopping: about <100 RMB Day 1: Lanzhou — City Cultural Experience **Transportation:** Arrive in Lanzhou (high-speed train/plane), use city bus or taxi Attractions: Yellow River Iron Bridge: Experience the grandeur of the "Mother River" Baita Hill Park: Overlook Lanzhou city, take photos Zhongshan Bridge (Yellow River Iron Bridge): Feel the century-old history **Food:** Lanzhou Beef Noodles (economical and affordable) **Accommodation:** Budget hotel or youth hostel (about 200 RMB) Day 2: Lanzhou — Tianshui Day Trip **Transportation:** Train or bus to Tianshui (about 2 hours, about 50 RMB) Attractions: Maijishan Grottoes: World Cultural Heritage, admire Buddhist art (ticket about 100 RMB) Fuxi Temple: Learn about the legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation Return to Lanzhou: Return in the evening, enjoy local specialty snacks **Accommodation:** Same as Lanzhou before Day 3: Depart Lanzhou — Zhangye Danxia Landform **Transportation:** Early high-speed train or long-distance bus to Zhangye (about 4 hours, about 150 RMB) Attractions: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park: Colorful hills, a photography paradise (ticket about 150 RMB) **Accommodation:** Budget hotel in Zhangye city (about 200 RMB) Day 4: Zhangye — Jiayuguan **Transportation:** By car (about 2 hours, 50 RMB) Attractions: Jiayuguan Great Wall: An important pass on the Silk Road, feel the weight of history Hanging Great Wall: Climb the wall, overlook magnificent scenery Return to Zhangye: Return in the evening, taste local specialty food **Accommodation:** Zhangye city Day 5: Return or Continue Exploring Depending on your return time, you can stroll around Zhangye city, experience local markets or snacks If time allows, visit the Rainbow Danxia (if budget permits, consider additional tickets and transportation) Tips: Transportation: It is recommended to book train or long-distance bus tickets in advance to save budget Accommodation: Choose budget chain hotels or youth hostels for cost-effectiveness Food: Try more local specialty snacks, both affordable and authentic Tickets: Some attractions offer discounts for students and seniors, remember to bring relevant documents Budget Summary (Estimate): Item Budget (RMB) Transportation (including high-speed train, long-distance) about 800 Accommodation (5 nights) about 1000 Food and drink about 600 Tickets and others about 600 Spare/shopping about <100 Total about 3000 RMB Yellow River Iron Bridge Hope this guide helps you explore the beautiful scenery of Gansu easily and happily! Have a pleasant trip to the Yellow River Iron Bridge!
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