Yongdeng, China｜Journey Through Lanzhou's Ink-Wash Danxia

A hidden gem city beside Lanzhou, where the Danxia is more vivid than an oil painting, and the scent of roses fills the streets and alleys. Spend 5 days exploring without any missteps✨ Grab your camera📷 and capture the beauty of nature! Day 1 First Encounter with Yongdeng · The Warmth of the Old Town's Everyday Life Upon arrival, head straight to the Shangkayou Hotel to drop off your luggage. Convenient parking and breakfast included make it super hassle-free📍 In the afternoon, visit the Yongdeng Museum to admire the brilliant patterns of Majiayao painted pottery and feel the millennium-old ink fragrance of the Dunhuang scriptures that touches your heart📜 In the evening, dive into a local street eatery for a steaming bowl of saozi noodles paired with freshly baked Dingwa sesame flatbread. The moment the crispy sesame crust crumbles, happiness explodes😋 At night, take a stroll in People's Park, where the evening breeze carries the refreshing spirit of Northwest China～ Day 2 Danxia Feast · Nature’s Palette Early morning, head straight to the Ink-Wash Danxia Scenic Area🌅 The 600-square-kilometer colorful hills resemble a splattered ink painting. Capture the panoramic view from the Danfeng Viewing Platform and watch your social media light up! In the afternoon, check into Youyou Xinsu inside the scenic area. Lie back in the panoramic glass room and watch the sunset dye the rivers and mountains red🌇 On the way, stop by Longwangchi Cultural Park to see the golden inscriptions flowing across the hundred screens of the Analects, and listen to the bell and chime sounds echoing around the jade pond, fully immersing yourself in the atmosphere of traditional Chinese culture📚 Day 3 Rose Homeland · The Romance of Kushui Town Start your day with a bite of fresh rose flower cake, the sweet fragrance of Kushui roses spreading across your tongue🌸 In the morning, venture into the Kushui rose fields, where over 50,000 acres of selenium-rich plateau roses form a pink ocean. Every snapshot looks like a French art film (the blooming season lasts only 20 days, so don’t miss it!) In the afternoon, climb Zhuduo Mountain. The 20-meter-tall ancient golden Buddha stands solemn and majestic. Looking west, the Danxia landscape spreads out like "five-flower pork," so spectacular it leaves you speechless🙏 At night, enjoy a bottle of Yuefen rose drink, refreshing and cleansing your palate～ Day 4 Culture and Grassland · A Double Healing Experience In the morning, visit the Liancheng Lu Tusi Yamen, where flying eaves with copper bells and carved wooden windows hide stories of Han-Tibetan integration. The moonlight on the blue bricks seems to still reflect the Ming and Qing dynasties🌙 In the afternoon, drive to Shijiatan Grassland, where the green grass is like a carpet, gesang flowers bloom everywhere, and cattle and sheep graze leisurely. Every photo looks like a Windows desktop wallpaper🖼️ In the evening, rush to Wushengyi Food Street. The hand-pulled lamb is fatty but not greasy, paired with a bowl of covered tea, the Northwest’s everyday flavors soothe the soul🍵 Day 5 Return Trip Shopping · Bring Yongdeng’s Flavors Home Sleep in naturally, then head to the specialty store for one-stop shopping: • Rose flower tea/sauce: perfect for brewing or spreading on bread • Monk’s Head Longevity Noodles: pure grain with a chewy texture • Yinger fragrant vinegar: zero additives, great for salads • Soft pear gift box: a classy gift choice Take home a suitcase full of fragrance and memories. This Yongdeng trip is truly worth it! Quickly escape life’s troubles and embrace nature’s gifts!