Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon Nanny-Level Guide

🌄 Special Forces Style Deep Tour Itinerary: 1️⃣ 07:30-08:30 Depart from Zhangye city center, self-drive or charter a car to Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon 🚗 2️⃣ 09:00-12:30 Canyon hiking adventure: Take the sightseeing bus to Viewing Platform No.1 (Nine Dragons Converging Sea, General Rock) 📸 Hike to One Line Sky and Cloud Ladder (requires using hands and feet, not recommended for those afraid of heights) 🧗 View Couple Peak and capture panoramic shots of the canyon 🌄 3️⃣ 12:30-13:30 Light meal inside the scenic area or bring your own snacks 🍜 4️⃣ 14:00-17:00 In-depth experience: Take an adventure vehicle through the canyon interior (included in the deep tour package) 🚙 Ride a camel across the sandy area 🐫 Hike along the valley floor to Viewing Platform No.4, then return by sightseeing bus 🌿 5️⃣ 17:30-19:00 Return to the city, dinner recommended at Ganzhou Night Market (lamb with pancake rolls, stir-fried bola) 🌃 Accommodation: Zhangye Danxia Pearl Hotel 🏨 🌿 Deep Relaxation Tour Itinerary: 1️⃣ 08:30-09:30 Depart from Zhangye city center, charter a car to Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon 🚗 2️⃣ 10:00-12:00 Easy hiking: Take the sightseeing bus directly to Viewing Platform No.4 for a panoramic view of the canyon 📸 Walk along the wooden boardwalk to visit Auspicious Sacred Tree and Tortoise Asking for Longevity 🌳 3️⃣ 12:00-13:30 Lunch at Karkar Town: Recommended "Grassland Starry Sky Restaurant" for hand-pulled lamb and sand scallion pancakes 🍖 4️⃣ 14:00-16:00 Experience special activities: Ride a camel cart through the canyon 🐫 5️⃣ 16:30-18:00 Return to the city, free time (recommended to stroll at Runquan Lake Park) 🌳 Accommodation: Zhangye Huachen International Hotel 🏨 🍜 Restaurant Recommendations 1️⃣ Ma Family Old Brand Beef Noodles Specialty: Handmade pulled noodles + beef shank, about 15 RMB per person, popular with locals 2️⃣ Ganzhou Night Market Must-try: Lamb with pancake rolls, stir-fried bola, full of local flavor 🌃 3️⃣ Grassland Starry Sky Restaurant Recommended: Sand scallion scrambled eggs, camel meat skewers, exotic atmosphere 🚗 Transportation Arrangements Self-drive: Zhangye city center → Pingshan Lake 🚗 Charter: 5-seat SUV round trip (including driver and guide), cost about 400 RMB per vehicle 💡 Notes Wear non-slip shoes! The valley floor is slippery, some sections require climbing Showers may cause falling rocks, avoid taking photos near cliff edges Deep tour package includes adventure vehicle + camel cart, better value for money 🌟 Highlights Special Forces Style: Compactly check in core attractions, suitable for young backpackers. Deep Tour: Combines cultural experience and natural scenery, suitable for families or photography enthusiasts.