[2024 Lanzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Baolong Mountain (Updated Oct)
Mountains
Address:
蘭州市安寧區抱龍山鳳凰嶺
Opening times:
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Recommended sightseeing time:
3-4 hours
A great family hiking route near Lanzhou - Baolong Mountain.
Navigation location: Baolong Mountain Phoenix Ridge Ski Resort Parking Lot
Free to reach the top, the bottom of the mountain is Changqing View, there are 4 temples on the way to the top, the last one is the God of Wealth Temple, the hike after the God of Wealth Temple is more difficult, most of them are stepless trails.
It takes 2 hours to reach the top of the mountain. When the weather is clear, you must do a good job of sun protection. The whole journey is relatively sunny, and there are very few shady places.
You can return the same way down the mountain, or you will encounter a dilapidated house on the way down the mountain. There is a stone bench next to the house (passed by when going up the mountain, some after the God of Wealth Temple), and there is a small road down the mountain on the left side of the road. Follow the trail and come out from the small door to reach the road at the bottom of the mountain. Turn right for about 300 meters to reach the parking lot.
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Lanzhou Summer Reverse Self-Drive, Ascending Baolong Mountain and Strolling with the Breeze
At the border of Lanzhou City and Yongjing County in Gansu Province, there is a Baolong Mountain. Although not very famous, the mountain is surprisingly steep and precipitous. The climbing process is also unexpectedly thrilling and fun, and the scenery on the mountain is also unexpectedly majestic. Therefore, as the summer is approaching, Caicaijuaner recommends Baolong Mountain as a great destination for a reverse self-drive tour around Lanzhou to our friends.
▼Walking with the wind on the dragon's ridge
Baolong Mountain, according to the Qing Dynasty 'Gaolan Mountain Records': 'Baolong Mountain... The mountain's terrain undulates, shaped like a dragon's ridge, with a head held high, hence the name.' The process of climbing Baolong Mountain is truly like walking on the edge of a dragon's ridge. There is a section of the uphill path where the original mountain road carved during construction is still preserved. Although there are guardrails on both sides, the climbing process is still heart-stopping. The halfway point of the mountain seems to be a wind vent, bringing cool breezes and occasional howling. Looking back at the path from the mountain top, besides the narrow 'dragon's ridge,' the surrounding mountains are steep and sharp, the 'dragon's body,' offering a refreshing and invigorating view.
▼Baolong Mountain Summer Experience
Baolong Mountain has a Taoist temple and a sacred tree, with lush forests in between. In summer, the mountains are full of lush greenery, and in autumn, the forests are even more colorful, which is the peak travel season. We went there in summer, so climbing Baolong Mountain at this time is a reverse tour. There were very few people that day, and we walked with the breeze all the way, feeling refreshed and delighted.
🚙Practical Tips for Self-Driving Tour
📱Navigation: Set 'Baolong Mountain'.
🛣️Road Conditions: The roads along the way are good, and sedans can travel.
⛽Fuel/Electricity: You can refuel or recharge in the urban area before setting off.
🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot at the foot of the mountain.
🎫Ticket: No admission ticket is required.
⏳Time: It is recommended to arrange about 2–3 hours for climbing.
🍲Dining: There are snack bars and simple restaurants along the way. You can also bring your own dry food.
▶️All photos are originally taken and produced by Mr. Dog and Caicaijuaner.
▶️The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive any omissions.
▶️Due to the timeliness, some scenes may have changed, subject to the current situation.
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