#水墨丹霞

Finally arrived at Lanzhou's Ink Danxia National Park! The scenery here is completely beyond my expectations. The layers of colorful mountains are like a paint palette overturned by God. Especially after the rain, the colors are more vivid. Any photo taken here looks like a postcard. Tickets surprise Buying tickets on site is actually cheaper than online! But you must buy the sightseeing bus ticket. The scenic area is very large and you will be exhausted if you just walk. Traffic precautions Be careful when calling for a ride back home! We called a ride-sharing car using Didi, but the driver asked to cancel the order and pay privately. We later found out that this type of "group operation" is very common in the local area. It is recommended to stick to platform transactions, or ask the hotel to help reserve a regular vehicle in advance. Photography Tips • The light is the softest 1 hour before sunset, and the color of the mountain is more vivid • Wear white or light-colored clothes, which will be very photogenic in contrast to the Danxia landforms • Drones are allowed, but please be sure to report in advance This natural palette hidden in the northwest is definitely worth a look. Although there are some small pitfalls, it is still a perfect experience after avoiding them! #水墨丹霞攻略 #旅行防雷指南 #兰州旅游 #水墨丹霞 #北西秘境 #中国国旗 #自然神奇 #4月好去2025

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.

🪧 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