Northwest Secret Realm Unlocked｜The Millennium Horse Ranch and Silk Road Pearl at the Foot of the Qilian Mountains!

**Encounter Qilian | Unlock the Romance of the Great Northwest** 🍁 Today, let's explore a hidden fairyland in the Great Northwest—**Shandan Military Horse Ranch**! This is not only the world's largest horse ranch🐎 but also a royal horse breeding base with a history of two thousand years!🏰 📍 **Location** Shandan County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province (Navigation: Shandan Military Horse Ranch Scenic Area) 🚗 **Itinerary** Depart from Yongchang County → 2.5 hours to Shandan Military Horse Ranch → Take the scenic shuttle bus to Luan Bird Lake → Pass through Biandukou and Ebao → Final stop Qilian County ⏰ **Visiting Time** It is recommended to spend a whole day; the last scenic shuttle bus is around 4 PM --- 🏇 **The Past and Present of the Millennium Horse Ranch** ✨ **121 BC**: Huo Qubing defeated the Xiongnu, and Emperor Wu of Han established the royal horse ranch, making this place the cradle of imperial warhorses! ✨ **Modern Transformation**: From a military horse base to a tourist attraction, the snowmelt water💧 and grasslands of the Qilian Mountains still nourish this land~ --- 🌄 **Must-Visit Scenic Spots Along the Way** 1️⃣ **Biandukou Gorge** 📍 Border of Minle County, Zhangye, Gansu and Qilian County, Qinghai ✨ A steep gorge in the Qilian Mountains and a crucial choke point on the Silk Road! 2️⃣ **Ebao Grassland** 📍 Eastern Qilian County, Haibei Prefecture, Qinghai ✨ The intersection of the Tang-Tubo Ancient Road and Qiangzhong Road, known as the "North Gate of Qinghai"🏔️ --- 🎒 **Travel Tips** ✔️ **Food & Drink**: No supplies inside the scenic area! Remember to bring at least 1L of water + high-energy snacks🍪 ✔️ **Gear**: Windbreaker, sunglasses🕶️, sunscreen, hiking shoes👟 (The weather in the Qilian Mountains is changeable!) ✔️ **Horse Riding TIPS**: You can pay to ride horses into the scenic area🐴 (ticket purchase required first) 📸 **Photo Inspiration** ✔️ Luan Bird Lake reflecting the snow-capped mountains🏔️ ✔️ Galloping on horseback in Ebao Grassland ✔️ Scenic shots of the Biandukou Gorge highway ---