Lanzhou Surroundings Are Legendary! 4 Types of Landforms in 1 Day, My Personal Secret

Local’s Hidden Route Revealed 🤯 Help! Who still says there’s nothing to do around Lanzhou? This treasure route absolutely breaks the ceiling! From the Yellow River all the way to the foot of the snow mountain, in 1 day you get snow mountains, grasslands, the Great Wall, and Danxia landforms. Every snap looks like a geography textbook’s big Northwest hit—perfect for a weekend rush! 📍【Nanny-Level Route】 Depart from Lanzhou city → ❄️ Mayashan Snow Mountain → ⛰️ Wushaoling Great Wall → 🏜️ Kushui Danxia → Return (Road conditions are friendly throughout, even beginners can go) ❄️【Mayashan Snow Mountain】 Who would’ve thought! Just 2 hours from the city to a secret snow mountain realm, the continuous snowy peaks look like God sprinkled sugar frosting on them, and the wind carries a crisp sense of freedom~ ‼️ Must-See Reminder: The temperature difference at the summit is huge! Keep your down jacket, hat, and gloves on, or you’ll freeze and question your life in minutes. ⛰️【Wushaoling Great Wall | Wushaoling Town, Tianzhu County】 A strategic choke point on the ancient Silk Road! The Ming Great Wall ruins carry a thousand years of history. The stone-piled walls are wilder and more original than the Beijing Great Wall. Standing on the beacon tower and looking afar, you can almost hear the camel bells from back then~ ✅ Navigation: Wushaoling Great Wall Viewing Platform ✅ Free! 30 minutes is enough to shoot great photos ⚠️ The wind is strong enough to blow your hat away, so hold your hairstyle tight. 🏜️【Kushui Danxia | Kushui Town, Yongdeng County】 An underrated Danxia secret spot! So few people you can have the entire red Gobi to yourself. The 4 PM sunlight is the best filter; the red sandstone looks like burning flames under the sunset, creating an intense atmosphere~ ✨ Photo Tips: Wear simple white or black outfits, walk along the boardwalk, shoot side profiles and back views, and you’ll instantly look like the heroine of a Western movie. ✅ Key Point: Way less crowded than Zhangye Danxia, no need to squeeze through crowds for a shot. 💡 Local Insider Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ① Very few restaurants along the way! Prepare enough snacks and water in advance, bring snacks and self-heating meals. ② Keep warm! Keep warm! Keep warm! Snow mountain + strong wind at the summit, wearing too little will really make you cry. ③ Don’t slack on sunscreen! UV rays are super strong, bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and masks. This trip will max out your happiness! The purity of the snow mountain, the history of the Great Wall, the passion of Danxia—all unlocking the multiple romances of the Northwest at once. Don’t stay home this weekend, grab your buddy and go!