How to Spend 3 Days in Longnan - A Complete Itinerary for Longnan

Day 1 | Morning

Wanxiang Cave Scenic Area

Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Wudu, Longnan, Gansu, China

Wanxiang Cave Scenic Area is in Longnan City, Gansu Province, about 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) from downtown. It is a famed karst cave tourist area in the Longnan. The stone flowers in the cave form various shapes, with light assisting the charming scenery. The Sun Palace, Moon Palace and Temple of Heaven were all developed in the cave. The length of the open area is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) long. The cave is several meters wide, and at the narrowest point, there is only enough space for one person to crawl through. The stalagmites, stone pillars and stone flowers vary in shape, creating spectacular scenery.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Xixiasong Scenic Area.

Xixiasong Scenic Area

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30

Ticket Price: 36 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: Chengxian, Longnan, Gansu, China

Xixiasong Scenic Area is located on the western side of Longnan Town. It is famous for its "Xixiasong" stone carvings. The scenic area is full of beautiful canyons. The full name of Xixiasong is the "Hanwudu Taishou Hanyang Heyang Liyu Xixiasong." It has very high research value in terms of both calligraphy and its content. It is well preserved, and is considered one of the three famous stone carvings from the Han Dynasty. Other than this magnificent historical stone carving, there are also an additional twenty stone carvings from other historical periods located throughout the scenic area.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Mingyu Haoya Hotel Longnan Gansu is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Mingyu Haoya Hotel Longnan Gansu

The Mingyu Haoya Hotel Longnan Gansu is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Longnan, having been recently opened in 2020.

Longnan Railway Station is located approximately 2km away from this hotel. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Longnanshi Museum, Dongjiang Xinqu Xingzheng Culture Center Square and 瑤寨溝生態園 all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Longnan hotel offers parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 2 | Morning

Yangba Natural Scenic District

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours

Location: Yangbazhen, Kangxian, Longnan, Gansu, China

Kangxian Yangba Eco-tourism Scenic Spot is located in the southeast of Kangxian County, Longnan City. It is a natural scenic spot with beautiful mountains and rivers. The climate here is humid and the scenery is beautiful. It is a veritable "Longshang Jiangnan", and it is also a good place for the local residents of Lanzhou and Longnan to watch the mountains and rivers and spend summer. Tourists visiting Yangba Scenic Spot mostly come from Lanzhou, Longnan and other places. Many scenic spots in the scenic spot need to take a shuttle bus tour, which takes about half a day. Generally, tourists will stay for one night in Yangba Town, where Yangba Scenic Spot is located. The main play areas in the scenic area are roughly the wooden plank road by the river, Swan Lake, tea gardens and other places. The wooden plank road is located by the river at the bottom of the canyon. The mountains here are beautiful and the water is very clear. Tourists can go down to the river to play with bare feet, which is very comfortable in the hot summer. Swan Lake is a green and beautiful lake, where you can take a cruise or take a stroll. The surrounding green mountains and green waters are very beautiful. The tea garden is one of the highlights of Yangba. Under the influence of the educated youths who went to the countryside, they started to grow tea, and the quality of the tea was very good. Therefore, the tea base was established. You can come here to watch the scenery of the tea garden. The beautiful scenery makes people feel It seems that you are in the south of the Yangtze River. There are several farmhouses next to the tea garden where you can eat, but the price is also slightly expensive. It is built to prepare some dry food and drinking water before playing.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Yangba Natural Scenic District, you can head to Wanxiahuguojiashuili Sceneic Area, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Wanxiahuguojiashuili Sceneic Area

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Jiangxi Town, Xihe County, Longnan City (about 5 kilometers west of the county seat)

The Wanxia Lake Scenic Area is located about 5 kilometers west of the county seat of Xihe County, Longnan City, Gansu Province. It used to be a reservoir, but now it has been transformed into a natural scenic area with elegant scenery. The scenic area is mainly composed of Wanxia Lake, and many sightseeing and entertainment attractions have been built. Here, you can stroll around the lake to experience the beautiful scenery, watch the lotus pond, visit ancient buildings, etc., and you can also play water entertainment projects to experience the fun of playing in the water. It is a tourist attraction in Longnan. a good place to go. The area of the Wanxia Lake area is not too large, with a length and width of about a few hundred meters. You can walk in the scenic area or take a sightseeing battery car to visit. The scenic area has built antique pavilions and corridors around the lake, which can be strolled and watched. There are a lot of lotus flowers planted in the lake area. It is very good to come to view the flowers every summer. In other seasons, there are also beautiful reeds for sightseeing and photography. There are also several lake islands on the lake, you can take a speedboat to play on the islands.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Wanxiahuguojiashuili Sceneic Area, Xihe Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Xihe Hotel

Opened in 2022, the Xihe Hotel is a great accommodation choice in Xihe.

There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Hongmao Art Gallery, Xihexian Museum and XiHeXian ShangYeJie all nearby.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards.

Day 3 | Morning

Bafeng Cliff

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Within Shixia Town, Xihe County, Longnan City

The Eight Peaks Cliff is adjacent to the West High Mountains in the south, Tianziping in the north, the Eight Peaks is connected to the sky, and the grass grows in front of the cliff. Among the eight peaks is a mountain with a relative height of more than 200 meters. There is a natural cave on the mountainside, where statues of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties are preserved. There are 14 niches in the Bafengya Grottoes, which are divided into upper and lower floors, with 10 niches on the upper floor and 4 niches on the lower floor. There are statues of Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties preserved. In particular, the Maitreya Buddha in the 10th niche, which is about 4 meters high, has fine statues, vivid expressions, realistic expressions, and is well preserved, which is comparable to the works of Maijishan in Zhou Dynasty.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Bafeng Cliff, Baiyunshan Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Baiyunshan Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 307 Provincial Rd, Kangxian, Longnan Shi, Gansu Sheng, China

Baiyun Mountain Park is located on the south side of the county seat. The park has beautiful scenery and lush trees, including the towering fairy cliffs and two natural "Guanyin statues", which are vivid.

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