Westward Journey: Linxia - Driving on Provincial Road S105

A Zen Journey in a Sea of Golden Flowers 🌸 Along Yongjing's Provincial Road S105 lies the most healing summer scenery, with bright yellow rapeseed fields paired with ancient Tibetan Buddhist temples. Every snapshot looks like wallpaper material! 🌼 Must-Visit Spots Recommended: 📍 Rapeseed Flower Sea along Provincial Road S105 (Free) Starting from Yongjing County, drive along S105 where rapeseed fields stretch for kilometers on both sides. The best time to shoot is between 9-10 AM when the sunlight is soft. Remember to wear light-colored clothes for better photos~ 📍 Bingling Temple (Entrance 60 RMB/person | 08:30-17:30) This 1600-year-old Tibetan Buddhist sacred site is nestled by the Yellow River. The murals and sculptures inside the grottoes are well preserved. The hillside behind the temple offers an excellent vantage point to overlook the rapeseed fields meeting the Yellow River 📸 📍 Luojiaodong Temple (Free | 08:00-18:00) A little-known secret temple! It requires a 15-minute hike uphill, passing through layers of terraced rapeseed fields. The temple with red walls and golden roofs surrounded by a sea of flowers looks like a scene from a Studio Ghibli animation ✨ 🚗 Travel Tips: 1. It’s recommended to hire a car (round trip from the county town costs about 300 RMB) for flexible stops to take photos. 2. Yongjing Bus Station has rural buses to various attractions (limited schedules, inquire in advance). 3. Provincial Road S105 has many sharp turns; please pay attention to speed limit signs when driving. 🥘 Food Highlights: After enjoying the rapeseed flowers, be sure to try Yongjing’s three treasures — Yellow River carp (recommended at "Liujiaxia Fishing Village"), sour noodle slices ("Old Street Sister Ma’s Noodle Shop"), and sweet fermented rice (available freshly brewed at roadside stalls). ⚠️ Notes: • Please keep quiet and do not touch the Buddha statues in temple areas. • When photographing in the rapeseed fields, be careful not to trample the crops. • The peak blooming season is May to June, but UV rays are strongest then, so be sure to use sun protection.