Stunning Snow Mountain Photography Guide

It’s truly breathtaking, a day trip back and forth If you don’t want to just lie around this weekend, just go for it and start a one-day tour around Lanzhou! This Lanzhou - Maya Snow Mountain - Wushaoling Viewing Platform - Kushui Danxia - Lanzhou route is absolutely amazing. You can see snow mountains, grasslands, and Danxia landforms all in one day—super impressive! [RoundNails] First stop: Maya Snow Mountain Depart from Lanzhou in the morning, it takes about two hours to get there. From afar, the peaks are sharp like horse teeth, really cool. The altitude here is a bit high, so take it slow and don’t rush. While hiking, you’ll be accompanied by wildflowers all over the hills and grazing cattle and sheep—super relaxing~ At the top, the endless snow mountains and vast grasslands stretch out before you. The scenery is simply beyond words! [RoundNails] Second stop: Wushaoling Viewing Platform From Maya Snow Mountain, it’s a short drive to Wushaoling Viewing Platform. This is the gateway to the Hexi Corridor. Standing on the platform, you can see the distant Qilian Snow Mountains rolling endlessly, boundless grasslands, and the ruins of the Han Ming Great Wall. When the mountain wind blows and prayer flags flutter, the weight of history hits you, making you forget all your worries. [RoundNails] Third stop: Kushui Danxia From Wushaoling to Kushui Danxia, the drive isn’t long. Once there, you’ll be stunned by the colorful mountains, like stepping into God’s paint palette—every shot is a masterpiece. The sunlight shining on them adds layers and depth; the unique landforms are incredibly charming. 📝 One-day trip tips: 1. Route: Lanzhou → Maya Snow Mountain → Wushaoling → Kushui Danxia → Lanzhou, a loop with no detours, about 200 km total. 2. Timing: Recommended to start at 8 AM, catch the morning light at Maya Snow Mountain, and wait until after 3 PM at Kushui Danxia for the most vivid colors. 3. Gear: Down jacket + snow boots (some sections have snow), sunglasses (to prevent snow glare), hand warmers (stick on your phone to prevent shutdown). 4. Food: On the way back, you can have a bowl of niangpi (fermented cold noodles) in Kushui Town, or head straight to the night market in Lanzhou for some dazzling barbecue—perfect! No need for long-distance travel or multi-day planning, you can experience the grandeur of the Hexi Corridor just 2 hours from Lanzhou! Don’t hesitate this weekend, grab your buddies and drive off—your social media grid won’t be enough to post all the photos~