Beautiful Ping'an Grassland.

Summer and grassland are a perfect match. In the summer, the grassland is full of blue sky, white clouds, green grass, gurgling springs, and streams. The natural landscapes such as forests, grasslands, and streams form a beautiful picture, making it a great place to escape the summer heat. Among the many grasslands in Shaanxi, some are alpine meadows in the Qinling Mountains, while others are far away and expensive. In fact, there is also a grassland in Zhangjiachuan County, Tianshui, Gansu, which is more than 300 kilometers away from Xi'an. The key is that it has not been overdeveloped, giving you a different sense of relaxation... Zhangmian Township and Liubao Town in the north of Zhangjiachuan Hui Autonomous County, Tianshui, Gansu, belong to the same area as Guanshan Grassland in Longxian County, Baoji, Shaanxi. Not only is there a legend about Zhang Qian, a diplomat of the Western Han Dynasty, who was sent to the Western Regions, but there is also wind power generation that sounds like a dragon's roar and a tiger's howl. Guanshan Grassland in Zhangjiachuan County is known as "North Guanshan Grassland". The North Guanshan Grassland scenic area, which is adjacent to Guanshan Grassland in Longxian County, Shaanxi, has 1.04 million mu of natural forest, 350,000 mu of grassland, and an altitude of about 2,200 meters. The annual average temperature is around 18°C. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction with European-style scenery, mainly alpine meadows. More importantly, the Guanshan Ranch on the Zhangjiachuan County side is free to visit. Zhangjiachuan County actually has another grassland, which is not well known to the world. This is Ping'an Grassland, which is only 60 kilometers away from Guanshan Grassland. It is one of the most primitive alpine grasslands in Gansu Province, like a green gem embedded in the southeast of Longnan. Ping'an Grassland Scenic Area is a national 3A-level tourist attraction, mainly alpine meadows, with a variety of natural landscapes such as canyons, grasslands, and mountain streams. It is the only shallow grassland protection area in Zhangjiachuan County. Ping'an Grassland is 17 kilometers away from Zhangjiachuan County. Compared with Guanshan Grassland, the grassland here is wider and purer. Because of the high altitude, the middle mountains are full of shallow grass, and this is a natural alpine pasture. It is boundless and completely different from the scenery of Guanshan Grassland. It is still worth a visit. Visitors can experience a variety of outdoor activities here, such as horse riding and bonfire parties. Because it is close to the county seat, and the temperature of the grassland on the mountain at night is relatively cold, it is more convenient and comfortable to stay in the county seat. In addition to the beautiful grassland scenery, Zhangjiachuan County also has a rich ethnic culture. The traditional ethnic dishes are "Thirteen Flowers", Zhangjiachuan Beef Noodles, and ten series of forty-five varieties of local snacks such as Sanzi, Guo Kui, You Tuo, Lao Zao, Tian Pei, and Cu Fen. It has to be said that Zhangjiachuan County's unique ecological culture, coupled with the beautiful and vast grassland scenery, is indeed a great place to escape the summer heat and relax. Many self-driving enthusiasts have already checked in. What are you waiting for? Zhangjiachuan Grassland Travel Guide: If you are driving from Guanshan Grassland in Longxian County, Baoji, Shaanxi, you do not need to purchase tickets, but you must pass through the 39-kilometer scenic area within one and a half hours. Ping'an Grassland is very close to Zhangjiachuan County and is easily accessible by car. The grassland is at a high altitude, the weather is changeable, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Please prepare raincoats and cold-proof clothing in advance. There are no gas stations in the core scenic area of the grassland in Zhangjiachuan County, and it is a certain distance from the county seat. Please check the fuel gauge before driving up the mountain.