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8-Day In-Depth Tour of Lanzhou and Surrounding Areas|Nanny-Level Guide is Here

Here comes the 8-day tour guide for Lanzhou and surrounding areas! This route takes you from the charm of the Yellow River to the lonely smoke of the desert. In Dunhuang, you can upgrade to watch the stunning live performances "Once Again Dunhuang" or "Joyful Dunhuang," immersing yourself in the millennia-old Silk Road culture. Quickly save this treasure itinerary! -------- 🚩Itinerary: * Day 1: Gansu Provincial Museum🏛️ Explore Gansu's history and feel its cultural heritage. * Days 2-3: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park🌈 — Jiayuguan Fortress🏰 Day 2: Enjoy the spectacular Danxia landform; Day 3: Climb the western end of the Great Wall and admire the majestic fortress. * Day 4: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake🏜️ — Mogao Caves🎨 Desert wonders and millennia-old artistic treasures all in one day. In Dunhuang, you can upgrade to visit large-scale live shows "Once Again Dunhuang" or "Joyful Dunhuang"! * Days 5-6: Dacaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area💎 — Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park🌊 Day 5: Encounter the jade-green Emerald Lake; Day 6: Explore the magical water Yadan landforms. * Day 7: Chaka Salt Lake🧂 — Erlangjian Scenic Area at Qinghai Lake🌊 The "Mirror of the Sky" at Chaka Salt Lake, romantic cycling by Qinghai Lake. * Day 8: Departure from Xining✈️ Pack your bags and return to your warm home, ending a joyful journey🎉. -------- Must-Visit Attractions: 🌈 Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Nantai Village, Nijiaying Town, Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province ⏰ Opening Hours: November 1 - December 31, 08:30-17:00 ⏳ Duration: 3-5 hours 🌄 Danxia landforms intertwined with colorful hills, every glance is breathtaking, the spectacular scenery is mesmerizing! 🏜️ Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Mingsha Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day (subject to actual conditions) ⏳ Duration: 3-5 hours 🌙 A miracle in the desert, rolling sand dunes, and the eternally shimmering Crescent Lake, as beautiful as a painting! 🌊 Chaka Salt Lake 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 9, Salt Lake Road, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Prefecture ⏰ Opening Hours: November 1 - November 30, 08:00-18:00 ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 💧 Salt as white as snow, the lake surface reflects the sky, so pure it seems to cleanse the soul! -------- Must-Know Tips for the Trip: 🍜 Food: Beef noodles taste especially good in the morning, add plenty of chili for flavor! Don’t miss the sweet fermented rice and gray beans😋 ✈️ Airport Transport: Take the intercity train from Zhongchuan Airport to the city center, 30 minutes direct, super convenient🚄 🌬️ November Climate: Big temperature difference between morning and night, thick coat + scarf are essential, daytime sunshine is very comfortable☀️ 📸 Photo Spots: Zhongshan Bridge is beautiful at night, and the view of the Yellow River from White Pagoda Mountain is stunning🌉 🚶‍♀️ Walking Tips: The old town has many stone slab roads, wear comfortable shoes to stroll through Zhengning Road Night Market without tired feet👟 -------- 🚗 Everyone, quickly save this post! Private group tours of Lanzhou and surrounding areas are easy to handle, just go for it!
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