2024 Tianzhu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Lanzhou University Chengguan Campus Lanzhou Surroundings|Tianzhu ~ Offbeat Travel

|Tianzhu ~ Offbeat Travel. Lanzhou University Chengguan Campus Lanzhou Surroundings|Tianzhu ~ Offbeat Travel Destination Hero Tribe--Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, about 2 hours' drive from downtown Lanzhou Wuqiaoling Located at the junction of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Loess Plateau, and Inner Mongolia, it is the gateway and throat of the Hexi Corridor, a natural barrier and military stronghold of the ancient Silk Road. The highest sections of the Han and Ming Great Wall meet at Wuqiaoling, where historical figures like Zhang Qian, Huo Qubing, Tang Xuanzong, and Zuo Zongtang have left their footprints. Zhuaxi Xiulong Here you can see herds of goats, farmed white yaks, special Tibetan homestays, and a resort under construction~Climb up towards the wind horse flags from the grassland of the farmer's house, and you can glimpse the majestic Mayashan Mountain when you look back. Highly recommend having lunch at the Tibetan homestay, we were at Gesang Lingka, which has its own pasture, yurts, and you can dance to Tibetan music. You can order Tsampa for lunch, make it yourself, it's very experiential, personally think it tastes good, it's the taste of coarse grains. Tankilgou Village It is said that you can see the snow-capped mountains more directly here, but when we went, the road could not reach the place on the internet, so we asked the driver to stop by the roadside with nice scenery. A really offbeat place, but it's my favorite place in the whole trip(P2). The snowmelt from the mountains flows past the village, horses bask in the sun by the river, we follow the stream up, playing with water and admiring the autumn. Tianzhu Museum As mentioned in the previous note, I originally thought it was rare for a small city with a population of only over 200,000 to have a relatively complete museum, but I actually saw a national treasure (Bronze Yak) here. This small museum, not only the exhibition layout is very detailed and reasonable, the theme arrangement is also very interesting, also encountered the Silk Road currency exhibition, really grew up so big, the first time in the museum to see so many ancient countries' currency, very surprised, very exquisite. Finally, I have to praise the staff, patient, professional, confident! This is the pride of their own land! Huazang Temple 500 meters from the train station (White Yak Square), the main area of the temple is not large, but the sincerity is in the heart, the incense is still very strong. We took the train, so we stayed in the county for one night (Shangkeyou Hotel, newly opened, very clean), the time is relatively not so rushed, if you choose to drive, start early, one day round trip is also possible. My friend went last Saturday, it snowed under Mayashan Mountain! Meet a good weather, really beautiful! Pay attention to sun protection and wind protection, after all, you can see the snow-capped mountains, the temperature is still low. Two days and one night public transportation Tianzhu tour route reference: D1: Lanzhou--Tianzhu (Train 2 hours) - Huazang Temple - Tianzhu Museum D2: Charter departure prairie (County--Wuqiaoling--Tankilgou Village--Zhuaxi Xiulong (Lunch--Tibetan Homestay)--County Train Station) - Tianzhu--Lanzhou (Train 2 hours)

Wuwei - Binggou River, another hidden gem in Gansu!

Explore the hidden corners of Gansu, the secret realm of the Qilian Mountains is truly amazing||With its primeval forests, alpine meadows, snow-capped mountains, and rivers, the Binggou River in Wuwei is a hidden gem in the heart of Gansu, offering the same breathtaking natural scenery as Altay. This place is not overdeveloped and is not crowded, making it an underrated hidden gem. 📍Navigation: Located in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei City 🎫Tickets: CNY 60 per person for locals, CNY 120 per person for non-locals 🧗Equipment: The weather in high-altitude areas is changeable, so we recommend hiking shoes, plenty of water, sun protection gear, windproof and warm jackets, etc. 🚻There are simple toilets along the way🚻 🚗Transportation: Self-driving/chartered car/tourist bus If you are not driving, we recommend taking a high-speed train or train to Wuwei City and staying overnight, then departing from the city to the scenic area the next day. The tourist line only has buses on holidays and weekends. 👸Wuwei Bus Group can book round-trip tickets, and the driver can help book tickets🎫 Note: Travel light and bring supplies

Qilian Mountain Binggou River Scenic Area.

Transportation: It is about 3.5 hours away from Lanzhou Airport and is a newly developed scenic spot. The hotels in the scenic area are relatively new, the facilities are quite good, and the hotel prices are not very expensive. Special experience: Hiking in small scenic spots, along the way there are mountains, meadows, streams, forests, the scenery is very beautiful and spectacular, marmots, yaks, cows, goats, There are scenic area cars to pick up and drop off at various points, but you need to transfer once. The first section is about 4 kilometers, arriving at Miaorgou. The second section is transferred to a small sightseeing car, about 2 kilometers, arriving at Honghua Ranch. Honghua Ranch serves as a dividing point. If you are physically strong, you can walk up the wooden plank road, but you need to sign a disclaimer. If you want to enjoy the scenery, you can go back and enjoy the forest crossing, Malan flower grassland, waterfall, etc. Hiking back and forth 20 kilometers to reach the end of the wooden plank road, there is about one kilometer from the wooden plank road to the Tianchi, but they are all gravel roads and swamps, and there are some risks. In case of heavy rain, it will be more troublesome. The highest altitude is 4200 meters. When climbing at high altitude, you basically pant for breath at every step. It is relatively easy to go downhill. The speed is about twice that of going uphill. The temperature on the mountain is relatively low and the wind is very strong. You must wear a storm coat and pay attention to keeping warm.

Binggou River | A niche attraction with more animals than people during the National Day holiday.

| A niche attraction with more animals than people during the National Day holiday. 📍Binggou River, Wuwei The most impressive attraction during my trip to Northwest China last National Day 💕 🌄Not overdeveloped Snow-capped mountains 🏔️, streams 💦, forests 🌳, grasslands 🌿 Yaks 🦬 and sheep 🐑 can be seen everywhere And super cute ground squirrels (screaming I didn't take a photo!!) You will never get tired of the view!!! No hustle and bustle Apart from the entrance of the scenic area and the sightseeing car 🚟, I met fewer than ten people along the way. This is the National Day holiday❗️ The feeling of enjoying nature alone is too too too too wonderful Unfortunately, I didn't make it to Chai'erlong Sea 💦 The photos of the Tianchi Lake taken by the staff are so! so! beautiful❗️

Tianzhu Mayashan is so beautiful.

Tianzhu Mayashan is so beautiful It is about 200 kilometers from Lanzhou, and you can navigate directly to Tanyao Gou. You can go to Wushaoling first. It is a scenic spot but does not charge a ticket. You need to climb a plank road at an altitude of about 3,000 meters. The mountain is a bit cold and the wind is very strong. The ultraviolet rays are also very strong. It is best to wear a stormtrooper. It is also very out of the picture. Wushaoling is opposite Mayashan. From the mountain road in Tanyao Gou Village, you will be blocked by barbed wire at the innermost part. Vehicles are not allowed to enter. You can get off the car and walk in directly to the foot of Mayashan.

Autumn in the Mountains and Rivers | Qilian Mountain Binggou River Scenic Area.

The autumn wind rises, and the forest is dyed. Autumn is nature's palette and the most beautiful season. In autumn, Binggou River is full of golden colors, like a beautiful oil painting. The mountains here are like guardians, guarding this land; the water here is clear and bottomless, like a flowing blue ribbon, winding between the valleys.

[Northwest Secret] Explore the mystery and beauty of Wuwei, Gansu.

🌟 Departing from Jiangsu, we embarked on a spontaneous trip and flew to Lanzhou, Gansu, to start an unforgettable journey to the northwest. 🍜 In Lanzhou, we tasted beef noodles in the streets and alleys, each bite was authentic northwest flavor. 🏛️ Gansu Provincial Museum was our first stop, and the collection there gave us a deeper understanding of the history of this land. 🚗 Then, we rented a car to Wuwei, and after more than four hours of driving, we crossed the vast northwest land. 🎑 Wuwei, a quiet and beautiful place, the Buddha statues in the museum made us feel the weight of history, and the spicy hot pot on the street let us experience the local flavor. ❄️ The cold wind in the Binggou River Scenic Area made us realize that the winter in the northwest is completely different from that in the south of the Yangtze River, and we experienced the real cold here. 🌄 The shock of the Yunti Mountain Grottoes made us respect the skills of ancient craftsmen, and the special ginseng fruit made us deeply impressed by the richness of this land. 🛍️ Back in Lanzhou, we accidentally discovered pulp yogurt, the unique taste of which made us memorable and even brought it home to continue enjoying. 📸 Along the way, we used the camera to record every unforgettable moment, from the beef noodles in Lanzhou to the grottoes in Wuwei, from the cold wind in Binggou River to the shock of Yunti Mountain, each photo is a witness to our trip. 🌈 This is a baptism of the soul and a feast of vision. Wuwei, Gansu, a niche tourist destination worth exploring by yourself.

Climbing Wushaoling, standing at the intersection of the three major plateaus, is worth checking out

From Wuwei to Lanzhou, drive along the 312 Lianhuo Expressway, pass through the Wushaoling No. 1 Tunnel, exit the expressway at Anyuan Town, and after a section of winding mountain road, you will reach Wushaoling, known as the "intersection of the three major plateaus". Wushaoling is the natural boundary between the Longzhong Plateau and the Hexi Corridor, as well as the transition line from the semi-arid zone to the arid zone, and the westernmost point reached by the East Asian monsoon. Historical records describe Wushaoling as "snow in midsummer, bone-chilling cold," making it an important pass on the ancient Silk Road from the Hexi Corridor to Chang'an. The Wushaoling Viewing Platform is at an altitude of 3052 meters. It takes about 50 minutes of climbing from the parking area to the viewing platform. The altitude is quite high, so you can only climb and rest intermittently. At the top of the ridge, there is a conical tower, which is the intersection point of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Loess Plateau, and the Inner Mongolia Plateau. 🌈 It is said that you can see the Mayashan Snow Mountain from Wushaoling, but due to distant fog, it was not visible. The wind at the top of the mountain is very strong and extremely cool. Looking down at the sheep on the mountainside, they seem to be motionless, as if frozen in place. At the foot of the mountain, locals grill lamb skewers on the spot. After eating a few skewers to replenish energy, continue heading to Lanzhou. 🚗 Precautions: 1. The altitude of Wushaoling is relatively high. Be sure to pay attention to your physical strength when climbing. If you experience discomfort or other altitude sickness, stop climbing and descend slowly. 2. The wind around the Wushaoling Viewing Platform is very strong, so make sure to secure your hat. 3. There are small vendors selling food and drinks in the Wushaoling parking lot. You can make some supplements at the foot of the mountain before climbing. 4. It takes about 40 minutes to an hour to climb from the parking lot to the intersection of the three major plateaus.

Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County

This is the first autonomous county for ethnic minorities in the country named by Premier Zhou Enlai, and the first region to implement ethnic regional autonomy after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It takes only 39 minutes to reach Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport by taking the intercity train starting with 'C' from Tianzhu West Station, which is a few minutes faster than taking the train from Lanzhou West Station. There are not many tourists here, so there are no luxury chain hotels. The county is not large, but within the county area, there are Huazang Temple, Tiantang Temple, Shimen Temple, and Dongda Temple; within the territory, there are historical sites such as the Wushaoling Great Wall, Songshan Ancient City, Lijiazhuang Han Tombs, and Chakouyi Ancient Fort.

The entrance to hiking Ma Ya Snow Mountain is in Tanyao Gou Village, Qilian Mountain Nature Reserve!

👍️Recommended reason: At the entrance to hiking Ma Ya Snow Mountain, vehicles are prohibited 🚫. You can watch Ma Ya Snow Mountain, marmots, white yaks, and deer 🦌 up close, with primitive forests and alpine meadows. 📅Travel guide: Navigate to Tanyao Gou Village, Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei, Gansu. Enter the village and drive to the end of the village, at the Qilian Mountain National Park stone monument. High-clearance vehicles and off-road vehicles can continue to drive about 2 kilometers inside, to the sign where any vehicles are prohibited from entering the reserve. You can hike in from there. The hiking route inside is about 5 to 7 kilometers! 🏨Accommodation guide: Stay in the county town of Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County. There are places to eat and shops for supplies in the village. 💗Other tips: Pay attention to the weather forecast. Enter on sunny days, and try to avoid going on cloudy or rainy days. There are shops and small supermarkets in Tanyao Gou Village for supplies, but there are no supply points inside the reserve. Bring enough food and water before entering. There is a herder's path inside; follow the herder's path and do not provoke the yaks inside, as some yaks can be aggressive. You can see many white yaks 😁 and wild marmots, but they will run away as soon as they see people and won't come to you for food. There are also flocks of sheep and deer 🦌🦌🦌.

Driving to Mayashan Mountain is truly exhilarating~

Travel Advice Best Travel Time: Autumn and winter are the best seasons to visit Mayashan Mountain, but be mindful of weather changes and take measures to stay warm. Equipment Preparation: It is recommended to bring standard long-distance travel gear, medicines, warm packs, thermos cups, etc. Safety Tips: Due to the high altitude of Mayashan Mountain, it is advisable to travel with experienced friends, descend promptly, and not forcefully complete your plans. Travel Routes Route 1: Depart from Lanzhou, head along National Highway 312, and reach the foot of Mayashan Mountain through the valley. The route includes gravel and dirt roads, offering wide views suitable for off-road experiences. You can get a close view of the snow-capped mountain, but be aware of locked areas. Route 2: Depart from Lanzhou, navigate to Tanyao Village, then drive for about 2 hours to reach the destination. It is recommended to park at the junction of the asphalt and dirt roads, then walk to the riverbank and the foot of the mountain. Travel Activities Camping: Mayashan Mountain is suitable for camping, but be mindful of weather changes and safety issues. While camping, you can experience the tranquility and magnificent scenery of nature. Hiking: There are organized hiking activities, such as the north-south traverse of Mayashan Mountain, suitable for travelers with a certain level of physical fitness and outdoor experience. Scenic Overview Tianchi: There are two Tianchi (Heavenly Lakes) in the mountain, with the upper Tianchi at an altitude of 4000 meters, shaped like a crescent moon, with clear and blue water. Shijianshi: A giant rock at the top of the mountain, said to be the place where King Gesar tested his sword. Guanyin Lecture: A peak resembling the Bodhisattva Guanyin, with numerous rocks like a forest below the peak. Mayashan Sunrise: At dawn, you can enjoy the magnificent sunrise view.

Niche Museum Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County Museum The First Bronze Yak in China

Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County Museum, the Yuan Dynasty bronze yak in the collection is a marvel, a national first-class cultural relic. Currently, this is the only bronze artifact shaped like a yak unearthed in China. The smelting technology is extremely advanced, with almost no welding marks. The yak's long eyelashes and round tail are particularly cute. 📍Attraction Address: No. 60 Danma Road, Huazang Temple Town, Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County 🚗Attraction Transportation: Taxi or self-driving, the county is small and easy to get a taxi for less than 20 yuan 👍️Must-visit Attraction: The First Bronze Yak in China (National First-Class Cultural Relic) 🎟️Ticket Information: Free (ID registration) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 💗Other Tips: In the Tianzhu Museum, there is a treasure comparable to the famous Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, which is one of the two national treasures with animal images in Gansu Province - the bronze yak. It is also the first bronze artifact shaped like a yak unearthed in China. Although its discovery was 11 years later than the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow in Wuwei, it still caused a great sensation. The strong and powerful, majestic aura makes it appear extremely impressive, earning it the title of "First Yak in Gansu." The brief introduction states it was cast in the Yuan Dynasty, but recent expert research suggests the bronze yak should be from the Sui and Tang Dynasties, serving as a prayer artifact for the Tubo tribe at that time. The bronze yak has also popularized Tianzhu's specialty, the white yak. "The world's white yak, only in Tianzhu." On the national highway in Tianzhu, I encountered herds of white yaks. The bronze yak in the collection is very similar in shape to the white yak, witnessing the ancient survival state of the white yak in Tianzhu. Especially the tail design is unique, with dense and regular streamlined decorative lines carved on the yak's tail, resembling a brush tip, adding a sense of dynamic beauty visually, making it lively and vivid. Rich in variation, yak totem worship exists in the Tibetan areas of China, so its discovery in the Tianzhu Tibetan area is not a coincidence. The yak is a spiritual symbol of Tibetan culture and the source of vitality for the Tibetan people. Besides the bronze yak, I was also impressed by the prehistoric painted pottery displayed in the Tianzhu Museum, including pottery making techniques and cultural features from different periods such as the Majiayao Culture, Qijia Culture, Xindian Culture, and Siwa Culture. It can be seen that the Tianzhu area had cultural exchanges and collisions with surrounding areas in prehistoric times. The section introducing the prosperity of Tibetan Buddhist temples in Tianzhu reveals that there are fourteen Tibetan Buddhist temples here, including the Heaven Temple, one of the five famous northern temples, and the highest wooden seated Buddha statue of Tsongkhapa in Asia, among other precious cultural relics. Many famous scholars and eminent monks, including the national teacher of the Qianlong Emperor, emerged here. I also had a close look at a set of horse gear granted by Emperor Kangxi to the living Buddha of Dalong Temple in Tianzhu. The museum has opened a "Snowy Region Style - Tianzhu County Ethnic and Folk Exhibition" to specifically showcase the unique ethnic and folk characteristics of Tianzhu. As a place where the Tu ethnic group is relatively concentrated nationwide, the visit to the Tianzhu Museum gave me a more intuitive understanding of the Tu ethnic minority, which I knew little about before. The ancestors of the Tu ethnic group were originally a nomadic tribe of the Murong branch of the Xianbei in Liaodong, Greater Khingan Range. They migrated westward at the end of the Western Jin Dynasty and settled at the junction of the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, taking root in the Hehuang Valley. Here, they built the Tuyuhun Kingdom, gradually transforming from a nomadic to an agricultural society. The rich folk customs of the Tibetan and Tu ethnic groups have also become a unique highlight of this museum.

Hexi Secret Realm—Tianchi Nanny-Level Guide

Qilian Secret Realm | Gansu Wuwei Binggou River Chai'er Longhai|| Beginner's Second Hike Successfully explored Wuwei Binggou River Chai'er Longhai🏞️ - 🚗Transportation: The scenic area is 35 kilometers away from Wuwei city. Navigate to Binggou River Ecological Tourism Resort, and drive to the scenic area entrance. For those not driving, you can check other transportation options on the mini-program "Qilian Mountain Binggou River Tourist Scenic Area". In-park transportation is by sightseeing bus, shuttling between the scenic area entrance and the walking boardwalk entrance. Although the sightseeing bus ticket states operating hours from 9:00 to 17:30, the last bus runs until 19:00. If you miss it, you will have to walk from the boardwalk entrance to the scenic area entrance, approximately 4 kilometers. (Thanks to the staff) 🕐Time: The scenic area opens at 9:00 AM. Before entering, you need to sign an agreement (leave the name and phone number of a non-companion emergency contact). The scenic area requires hikers heading to Chai'er Longhai to return within the specified time: From June to August, before 5:00 PM; other times before 4:00 PM. This is not a strict requirement; those with good stamina should be able to return around 5:00 PM. Weather☁️: The scenic area is located in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, with average temperatures around 10-22 degrees Celsius in early August. The weather in the mountains changes frequently, alternating between cloudy and sunny, with occasional cold winds or light rain, causing sudden temperature drops. Essential items include a windbreaker, sun protection, and rain gear (a hat is recommended for sun protection, as UV rays are very strong). Using trekking poles will save a lot of effort. 🏃🏻‍♀️Route: Take the sightseeing bus from the scenic area entrance to the walking boardwalk entrance. After getting off, start hiking from the boardwalk entrance until the end of the boardwalk, which is about 8 kilometers. Then, pass through the rocky and meadow areas at the foot of Chai'er Longhai Mountain to reach Chai'er Longhai. The last 2 kilometers ascend from an altitude of 3600 meters to 3980 meters. The one-way distance is about 10 kilometers, totaling around 20 kilometers round trip. - Currently, the scenic area has extended the walking boardwalk as much as possible to the foot of Chai'er Longhai Mountain, but there are no supply stations along the 20-kilometer round trip, so you need to bring your own food and water and plan your return time. The only transportation in the park is the sightseeing bus at the boardwalk entrance. Once you enter the hiking route, there are no other transportation options, so it is recommended to gauge your strength. Additionally, due to the continuous elevation gain during the hike, altitude sickness may occur. It is recommended to bring an oxygen tank or take altitude sickness prevention medication in advance. - After experiencing the primeval forest, mountains, meadows, and wetlands, feeling the fog, wind, rain, and sunshine, finally arriving at the glacial lake, although the process is very tiring, it is all worth it.

The largest temple in the Tianzhu Tibetan area, Tiantang Temple! The head of the fourteen temples in Tianzhu

➡️ Tiantang Temple in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County ~ A Gelugpa temple of Tibetan Buddhism, built in the early Tang Dynasty, with a history of over 1,000 years. It is the head of the fourteen temples in Tianzhu and the largest temple in the Tianzhu Tibetan area. 📸 🌼 Tiantang Temple in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County | A Place for the Soul 🌼 🎈 Sharing a mysterious and beautiful place — Tiantang Temple in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County. 🏯 Tiantang Temple is located in Tiantang Town, Tianzhu County. It is surrounded by mountains and water, with peaks around it forming a natural barrier. 🌟 The architectural style of this temple is unique, with a splendid golden roof, exquisite murals, and solemn Buddha statues, all showcasing the profound heritage of Tibetan Buddhist culture. 📸 Walking into the temple, you can feel a peaceful and serene atmosphere, as if time has stopped here. The incense smoke curls up, and the chanting echoes, instantly purifying your soul. 🌈 Here, you can also enjoy unique Tibetan religious ceremonies and traditional activities, experiencing their devout faith. 🌳 The natural scenery around the temple is also breathtaking, with green mountains, clear waters, blue skies, and white clouds complementing the temple. 🥘 Moreover, the local cuisine is not to be missed. Rich butter tea and delicious tsampa allow your taste buds to experience the unique Tibetan flavor. 💖 Tiantang Temple in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County is not just a temple, but a place full of charm and stories.

Help!!! This is actually the Little Switzerland of China｜Binggou River in Qilian Mountains

It's really beautiful, just like a fairy tale. It's a paradise for hiking enthusiasts and a perfect summer resort!!! It's so beautiful that I regret not bringing enough clothes! Binggou River Scenic Area is located in Qilian Town, Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, 35 kilometers away from Wuwei City. This is a treasure trove that integrates natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, heavenly lakes, waterfalls, forests, grasslands, and rivers. It reopened at the end of April 2023. The scenic area sightseeing bus costs 30 yuan, and the number of rides is unlimited. 🕒Play time: Due to limited time, we didn't explore the snow-capped mountains and heavenly lakes in depth, only visited the Nimela Grand Canyon and forest crossing, which took about 2-3 hours. 🌟Here are some warm tips: 1. The entire hiking route is about 8 kilometers one way. The sightseeing bus can reach the 5-kilometer mark, and the remaining 3 kilometers need to be hiked, but the scenery in the first 5 kilometers is super beautiful. 2. The marmots on the road are chubby and appear in groups. 3. There are also many white yaks. 4. The scenic area is not overly developed, retaining a primitive atmosphere, quiet and comfortable. However, the signal in the mountains is poor, and some areas have no signal. Don't go too deep into the hinterland, safety first! Locals say they have seen brown bears here. 5. There are restaurants in the scenic area with high cost performance and delicious food. 6. The temperature in the mountains is low, wearing a down jacket is not an exaggeration. If you don't bring thick clothes, you can rent a windbreaker for 60 yuan, with a deposit of 300 yuan. 7. The Malan flowers and rhododendrons have not bloomed, and the snow has not melted, so the water flow is not large. It's too cold this year. This place is great for summer vacation and is also very suitable for family trips. The scenic area has hotels, the roads are easy to walk, and there is no climbing. My watch shows an altitude of 2900 meters, so don't walk too fast. 🏁Suggested route: After entering 👉 forest crossing 👉 Nimela Grand Canyon 👉 sightseeing bus back; or vice versa. Those with good physical strength can hike back and forth for an in-depth exchange with nature!

Exploring Gansu by self-driving in summer, it turns out that Tianzhu has a rich Danxia landform

Gansu Province's Tianzhu County is located on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where towering snow mountains and continuous grasslands are standard features. At the same time, it is also at the eastern end of the Hexi Corridor. We drove deep into Tianzhu County's Paradise Town in the summer to explore and found that the Danxia landform here is also very rich. ❶Benkang Danxia Not only is it rich, but it is also very unique. The first thing we saw was the Benkang Danxia, and to express our intuitive feelings in plain language: it is very red, very winding, with many honeycomb-like holes, resembling both Danxia and Yardang, and a bit like something else. In scientific terms: it is a Danxia landform composed of continental Cretaceous red conglomerate. This type of Danxia is very 'modelable', and you can freely assign meaning to them based on your imagination. The most spectacular peak we saw is located right by the road, and people call it 'Xiaomaiji', which I think is very apt. A trail has been built along the G338 through Benkang Danxia, but it is not yet completed. Although you can pass through the Danxia peaks near the outer layer by the road, you cannot go deep, and the extent of the area is unknown. ❷Nawei Danxia The Danxia located in Nawei Village is different. Here the mountains are tall and undulating, like ribbons decorating the Datong River, and also a rare and colorful painting on the earth. However, the village is in the early stages of tourism development, and the Danxia is inaccessible, unnamed, and can only be fully appreciated through aerial photography. 🚙Practical tips for self-driving 📱Navigation: Set 'Benkang Danxia Scenic Area' and 'Nawei Village'. 🛣️Road conditions: Both national and rural road conditions are good, suitable for sedans. ⛽Fuel and electricity: It is recommended to refuel in Paradise Town. Charging is available in guesthouses. 🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot at Benkang Danxia, free parking. ⏳Time: It is recommended to allocate half a day for exploration. ⚠️Caution: When we arrived at Benkang Danxia, the stairs were not fully paved, please be careful. ▶️All photos are originally taken and produced by Mr. Dog and Cai Cai Juan'er. ▶️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. ▶️Location information is provided by the website, for more detailed information please leave a message. 🔸🔹🔸 Follow Cai Cai Juan'er and Mr. Dog on a self-driving cloud tour, deeply exploring off-the-beaten-path travel destinations.

The world's largest Malan flower grassland is located in Wuwei, Gansu

The Malan flower, fearless of wind and rain, speaks to the hardworking people, asking them to bloom immediately... Binggou River Scenic Area is situated in Qilian Town, Tianzhu County, Wuwei City, 40 kilometers from Wuwei City and 300 kilometers from Lanzhou City. The scenic area has an altitude ranging from 2480 to 4860 meters, with deep high mountain canyons extending over 30 kilometers, and nearly ten thousand hectares of forest grassland. Among them, the Malan flower grassland in the hinterland of the scenic area covers an area of about 5000 mu, making it the largest Malan flower grassland in the world. Every year from June to July, the Malan flowers bloom unrestrainedly, forming an endless green flow with the vast mountains and forest landscapes to the east, epitomizing the tranquil and peaceful times people yearn for.

Which is the best holiday camp in the snowy grassland?

"The horse's teeth naturally form the silver bone, the dragon's scales accumulate daily to make the jade embryo." The Qing dynasty poet Yang Weichang described the Moya Snow Mountain with this beautiful and moving verse! Anigazhuo, in Tibetan, refers to the sacred mountain 'Moya Snow Mountain', and its main peak, Lunbuze, is named for its resemblance to a horse's teeth and its perennial snow cover. Anigazhuo·Snow Mountain Grassland Campsite is located at the foot of the snow mountain. The campsite boasts resources such as snow mountain glaciers, grassland rivers, and Tibetan culture, making it a holiday camp in the snowy grassland on the Hexi Corridor with a rich ethnic atmosphere, fashionable style, and artistic quality.

Mist shrouds the Qilian Mountains, and Binggou River is a paradise on earth

The Binggou River scenic area in Qilian Mountains is a hidden Shangri-La deep in the mountains, enveloped in clouds and mist, picturesque and fairy-tale-like. Accidentally stumbling upon it, one can feast their eyes, rejuvenate their body, and intoxicate their heart... The Binggou River scenic area is located within the territory of Qilian Town, Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, 35 kilometers away from the downtown area of Wuwei City. It is a scenic area that integrates natural landscapes such as snow mountains, alpine lakes, waterfalls, forests, grasslands, and rivers, and it will reopen to the public at the end of April 2024. The scenic area's sightseeing car is: 30, with unlimited rides. Touring time: Due to time constraints, the snow mountain and alpine lake were not thoroughly visited, only touring the Nimeila Grand Canyon and the Forest Sea Crossing, which takes about 2-3 hours. Warm tips: 1. If you hike the entire way, it is about 8 kilometers one way, of which the sightseeing car can travel up to five kilometers, and the remaining three kilometers need to be hiked. However, I personally think the scenery in the first five kilometers is quite good. 2. There are many fat marmots along the way, clustering together. 3. There are also many white yaks 🐮 4. The scenic area is not overly developed and retains its original charm, very quiet and comfortable. However, the signal in the mountains is not good, some sections have no signal at all, and it is not safe to go too deep into the hinterland. Locals have said they have seen brown bears 🐻 5. There are restaurants in the scenic area, with super high cost performance! 6. The temperature in the mountains is low, wearing a down jacket is not an exaggeration, 6. Those who did not bring warm clothes can rent a windbreaker in the scenic area, with a fee of 60 and a deposit of 300. This place should be great for summer retreats, and it's also nice for family trips. There are hotels in the scenic area, and the roads are easy to walk without steep climbs. However, my watch shows an altitude of 2900 meters, so don't walk too fast Suggested route: Enter ➡️ Forest Sea Crossing ➡️ Nimeila Grand Canyon ➡️ Return by sightseeing car; or vice versa. Those with good physical strength can hike back and forth to experience a deep communion with nature!

The unpredictable Binggou River

♥Gansu Wuwei hides a little Xinjiang! It's so fun that you don't want to leave! ♥Tianzhu Binggou River has fulfilled all my fantasies about alpine grasslands. It's like a paradise, a mini Ili, quietly located in the northeast direction of Wuwei City. Half of the scenic area is forest and half is grassland, which is quite abundant with the scene of 'wind blowing grass and cattle and sheep appearing', 'one day passes three seasons, ten miles different sky', the unpredictable Binggou River, it's hard not to love after experiencing. 【One】✨✨✨Scenic Area Introduction 1.🎫Ticket 120💰/person. 2.🏨Stay in the scenic area, there are three hotels. 3.🍝There are restaurants in the scenic area, 1 large Mongolian yurt, 5 small shops/food stalls: Binggou hand-grabbed mutton, braised mutton, wild mushroom noodles, Binggou stewed 4.🐔Various local special dishes. The sheep here are slaughtered daily, pasture-fed, and naturally grown. 5.🚗 The scenic area is 35 kilometers away from Wuwei City, about 40 minutes by car. There is a shuttle bus in the scenic area🎫30/person/day. 6.🐑The best time to visit is from May to October, with June and July being the most beautiful, with flowers all over the mountains, you can play for 2-5 days. 7.🏔️The glacial meltwater of the Qilian Mountains forms a river, flowing down with a chill, the highest temperature throughout the year is 25 degrees Celsius. 8.👔Even in summer, you need to bring a fleece jacket, which can be rented in the scenic area. It can rain at any time in the scenic area, so you can bring a raincoat. 【Two】✨✨✨How to play 1.🏜️Attractions: Aniganggale Snow Mountain, Chailong Haitian Pool, Honghua Ranch 2.Three generations of Zhangjia Living Buddha's birthplace, Malan Flower Prairie, Nimeila Grand Canyon. 3.🎐Play: Taoyuan Leisure, Forest Sea Tour, Prairie View, Snow Mountain View Pool, Wilderness Adventure 4.Get up early: watch the sunrise in the mountains and forests, take a walk on the forest path to see the cattle, sheep and yaks on the hillside lawn are very leisurely. 5.Hiking: You can hike for up to 8 hours, there is a heavenly pool, you can hike there. 6.Camping: Can be rented in the scenic area. 7.Games: This time we played games like tearing up the name tag, hide and seek, tossing handkerchiefs, frisbee on the hillside. Even if it drizzles, we had a lot of fun and returned with satisfaction. ♥The experience was really great! 💓Suitable for couples, friends, team building, parent-child play. ☀️Verified by Xinjiang people, it's refreshing and worth visiting, you can relax.

Gansu Wuwei Binggou River - The stunning Binggou River invites you to spend the summer

The Binggou River Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, at the eastern end of the Qilian Mountains, 35 kilometers away from Wuwei city. It is named after the river formed by the melting glaciers of the Qilian Mountains - the Binggou River, and is the largest integrated natural scenery, ecological tourism, and leisure resort in the Hexi Corridor, a national 4A-level tourist attraction. The scenic area includes natural landscapes such as Qilian glaciers, Anigangale Snow Mountain, Chailong Haitian Pool, Nimeila Grand Canyon, Malan Flower Prairie, Honghua Ranch, primitive forests, alpine meadows, etc., and is known for its reputation of 'three seasons in a day, different weather every ten miles'.

Jin Yongs "Book Sword Enemy Record" once wrote: "The Wushou Lingkou fights the ghosts, and the Chiduan Ferry is the official." Wushaoling, a city in Wuwei City, Gansu Province, is famous for its mountains and mountains. Wushaoling is adjacent to the Loess Plateau in the east, the Hexi Corridor in the north, and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the south. It has always been an important gateway to the ancient Silk Road on the land, and is known as the Heaven of the Hexi Corridor. Wushaoling International Ski Resort is located at the foot of Wushaoling, facing the Mashan Snow Mountain. It is the highest ski resort in Gansu. This is the largest natural ski resort in the northwest with the longest snow period and the best skis.

The snowy area of the Tibetan town, the snow and ice sanctuary - [Wu Sheling International Ski Resort] is a large-scale ski resort with international standards and is the largest natural alpine ski resort in the northwest. At night [Moon], the black-skinned moonlight is stunned, facing the starlight under the snow-capped mountains of Ma-Ma, the hometown of the town, and the fairy-tale world in the snow and ice. This is a collection of fitness, dining, accommodation, entertainment. An integrated casino. It is 160 kilometers away from the provincial capital Lanzhou City and 130 kilometers away from Wuwei City. It is adjacent to the Anmen exit of the G30 expressway with an average elevation of 2,800 meters. The ski resort can accommodate 6,000 people at the same time. The ski resort has a suitable climate, complete functions and complete facilities. It is the only ski resort in Tibet with Tibetan characteristics. It is also a tourist destination for the majority of ski lovers.

I feel that Gansu is a blessed land. I went to Tianzhu Shimengou Reservoir and went to the middle of the road to snow. I am very happy to stay in the south where I dont snow all the year round. I was worried that I would always be surrounded by dark clouds, and finally I went out again. The sun, and the weather is not as cold as expected.

Wushaoling is a natural watershed in various dry and wet conditions in China. As the last barrier to the northwest from the monsoon in the southeast, Wushaoling interprets China's southeast and northwest. With its own unique climatic conditions, Wushaoling is also a dangerous glory. Mr. Jin Yongs "Swords and Enemies", in the book "Wu Shou Lingkou Fighting Ghosts, Red Sets of the Duankou Officials" once exaggeratedly described Wushaoling "one mountain, one side is a cliff, the valley The bottom of the situation is not dangerous. Behind the Great Wall stood a sturdy Ma Ma Xueshan, silently guarding the Ming Great City for hundreds of years like a good friend.

The Temple of Heaven was built in the Tang Xianzong period in 806 AD. It lasted for more than 1,000 years. During the period, it was destroyed several times and repaired and rebuilt several times. When it was the largest, it occupied more than 1,500 acres. At the peak of the monks, there were more than 800 monks, and they were known as the eight hundred paradise of heaven. They were famous in Tibetan areas with strict precepts, high generations, and grand scale. Temple of Heaven is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Tianzhu and the first of Tianzhu Fourteen Temples. In the temple, the famous Thousand Buddha Hall (the founder of the Tibetan Buddhism Gelug Sect of Tsongkhapa) has 5 floors and 33 meters high. The main Buddha in the temple is 23 meters high. It is the gilded wood carving statue of the Tsongkhapa master. It is still the first and the best in Asia. Also known as the Thousand Buddha Hall, there are more than 4,000 statues of Buddha, of which 1,000 are the Buddha statues of Tsongkhapa.