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Visiting the Northwest during the off-season is truly fantastic! There are fewer people, discounted tickets for attractions, and much lower costs for accommodation and transportation. When you arrive in the Northwest, be sure to rent a car or hire a driver; it's super convenient! Lanzhou Ink Danxia Scenic Area is known for its 'Nine Mosts': the largest distribution area, the most diverse landforms, the oldest formation time, the latest discovery time, the best preservation, the closest proximity to the city, the fewest indigenous residents, the deepest cultural accumulation, and the most celebrity visits. 🕰️Business Hours: From October 9, 2024, to March 31, 2025: Weekdays: 9:00 AM—5:00 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM; Weekends: 9:00 AM—5:30 PM, last entry at 4:00 PM. 💰Average Cost: Adult ticket: 60 RMB/person, Child ticket: 40 RMB/person; Senior ticket: 40 RMB/person, Student ticket: 40 RMB/person. 📍Address: Xinghua Village, Shuping Town, Yongdeng County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province.

#Mainland China Attractions Mati Temple is located in Mati Tibetan Township, Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Gansu Province, 65 kilometers north of Zhangye City. It is a tourist area that integrates grotto art, Qilian Mountain scenery and Tibetan customs. The grottoes consist of seven parts: Shengguo Temple, Puguang Temple, Thousand Buddha Caves, Jinta Temple, and Upper, Middle and Lower Guanyin Caves, with a total of more than 70 caves and niches. They were first built in the Northern Liang Dynasty, between 397 and 460 AD. Data shows that the stone of the Ma Ti Temple cliff is coarse red sandstone. When entering the cave to take a look, it is found that the rock is very hard. In the era when there was no engineering machinery and it was purely dependent on manual labor, the difficulty of excavating the cave can be imagined. Even transporting the stones produced during the excavation process to the foot of the mountain is not an easy task. The cave is extremely narrow, and there are small holes specially carved on the cliffs next to the steep steps for handholds during the climbing process. The Horse-Ti Temple got its name from the legendary celestial horse that left horseshoe prints when drinking water here. The legendary horseshoe prints now exist in the Horseshoe Hall of Puguang Temple and have become the treasure of the temple. #Gansu #Buddhist temple #Buddhism #Qilian Mountain #Mountain #Buddha statue #Temple #New Year's good place #Northwest

The Rainbow Mountains, or Zhangye Danxia, are a must see in China. On a cloudless day, the colours of the mountains is breathtaking. The landscape formations are truly beautiful and at first don't seem real. During your journey through the park, the best really is saved for last where the iconic photographs of the landscape can be captured. To preserve the mountains and prevent erosion, you are very much limited to the boardwalks and paths which are clearly laid out and transport through the park is done by buses with multiple drop off points. Getting There - Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park is about a 30-minute car ride from the city of Zhangye in Gansu Province. It’s also possible to get to the park by bus from Zhangye. Getting to Zhangye City - The most convenient way to get to Zhangye is by air or by train. Trains are available from most major cities including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an, Lanzhou and Beijing. Direct flights to Zhangye are possible from Xi'an and Lanzhou. Attractions - Whilst in the geopark there are multiple stops from start to finish. If camel rides and hot air balloons interest you, rides on both are available although they are not a necessity to fully experience the landscape. Accommodation - A variety of accommodation is available outside of the park ranging from hotels to camping. - Camping: Kaoshan Tent Zhangye - Hostel: The Silk Road Travelers Hostel - Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Zhangye Shopping - At the tourism centre there a several shops where souvenirs can be bought. #rainbowmountains #zhangye #gansu #张掖丹霞 #甘肃 #china #mountainview #createwithtrip #naturewonders

🪧 Lanzhou Baitashan Park (兰州白塔山公园) 🪧 Zhongshan Bridge (中山桥) Featured in: Photos 1 to 4 ✨ Recommended things to do Photography, Hiking up the top, Enjoy the view at the top, See the lanzhou river, Enjoy the light up night view. 📝 Notes It takes around 2 hrs to the top, but it's not an easy hike up, and honestly if you aren't prepared, it may be quite tiring. There are also quite a lot of people there (at the base and the bridge) from afternoon onwards. --- 🪧 Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park (兰州水墨丹霞旅游景区) Featured in: Photos 5 to 13 ✨ Recommended things to do Photography, Visit the farm, Enjoy the Danxia view, Hike through the Danxia. Rent and drive your own electric buggy. 📝 Notes The signs there can be misleading, so do not wait for the electric tram at the bus stopping point, because it really doesn't stop there. Instead, walk a bit further up to find the actual tram queue. If you have visited or plan to visit Zhangye Danxia, this site might not be worth it, as the landform colors here do not compare. Even on a day with poor weather, Zhangye Danxia is significantly more vibrant. However, this site is a more affordable and less crowded alternative. Be prepared for the sun though. Although it might not feel hot, the area has high ultraviolet (UV) rays which makes it easier to be sunburnt, so proper sun protection is essential and highly recommended. --- 🪧 Yellow River Building (兰州黄河楼) Featured in: Photos 14, 15, 16 ✨ Recommended things to do Photography, enjoy each of the unique floors that are open to public, Floor 14 cafe area, chilling and enjoying the view of the yellow river, yellow river building shaped popsicle 📝 Notes Apparently you will need a chinese identity card to enter (foreign passport won't work). I got in from the help of the friendly counter lady who helped me get in by using her own identity. You may want to try the chocolate flavour popsicle instead of the melon one (higher online reviews). There are free books on level 14 cafe to read. You can go out the doors (not very obvious) to enjoy the scenery or just chill outside. --- 🪧 Lanzhou Old Street (兰州老街) Featured in: Photos 17, 18 ✨ Recommended things to do Lots of food, shopping, embrace the culture, photography 📝 Notes There are tons of shops and restaurants there, some tucked away in hidden alleys. Among them are unique and fascinating places, such as the one in Photo 14, where you can discover a variety of retro goods. #china #Gansu #Lanzhou #baitashan #yellowriver #lanzhoudanxia #Danxia #Shuimodanxia #Lanzhouoldstreet #中国 #甘肃 #兰州 #白塔山 #黄河楼 #水墨丹霞 #兰州老街

Bingling Temple was originally called "Tangshu Cave", which means "ghost cave" in Qiang language. Later it was called "Longxing Temple" and "Lingyan Temple". After the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty, the temple was named "Bingling Temple" or "Bingling Temple" after the transliteration of the Tibetan word "Ten Thousand Buddhas". Bingling Temple is characterized by stone sculptures, relief pagodas and Tantric murals. It is known as one of the three major grottoes in Gansu along with Mogao Grottoes and Maijishan Grottoes. Bingling Temple is located in Xiaojishi Mountain, 35 kilometers southwest of Yongjing County, Linxia. Depart from Lanzhou West Bus Station and take the bus to Yongjing. The first bus starts selling tickets at 7am, with a fare of around 20 yuan. Bingling Temple Grottoes is divided into the upper and lower temples, with a total ticket price of 50 yuan. The distance between the upper and lower temples is 5 kilometers. You need to take a sightseeing bus, and the ticket price is 20. #JuneGoodPlace2024#Bingling Temple Grottoes #Gansu