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Top 50 Family-Friendly Attractions near Gulang [2025]
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
2228 reviews
8.1
From 6056.02 KZT
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312123999
Address: 甘肃省兰州市永登县树屏镇杏花村
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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The night before I went to Ink Danxia, it rained heavily, so the dust in the air and on the mountain was washed away. The colors looked amazing. Magnificent!
It’s such a wonderful trip. Easy communication. This place is so beautiful and is a must visit when you’re in Lanzhou.
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.5
/5
3091 reviews
7.7
Based on 8 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609718149850
Address: No. 9 Xingzhi Road, Chengxi District, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Snow leopards & herbivores coexist
Snow leopard habitat with simulated alpine rock environment
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Although I was a bit disappointed not to see any snow leopards, it was a truly unique place. I was lucky enough to see a desert cat and a safari, so it was worth the trip. The free-range peacock garden allowed me to get up close and personal with the peacocks. The 30 yuan park was super cost-effective! (PS: Don't go to the aquarium. It cost me 50 yuan, but there were so few animals inside. I could walk around it in 10 minutes, so it wasn't worth it.) Just wandering around the zoo outside was great value.
emmmm The scenic area planning is not very reasonable, the paid shuttle bus is only available once. If you miss it now, you can only walk. Snow leopards, lynxes and caracals are not necessarily seen. It's very random.
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
2756 reviews
7.6
From 9841.03 KZT
Based on 28 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609368830066
Address: Pingshanhu Township Government, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
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The Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon boasts a unique landscape, undulating like waves stretching to the horizon, a truly spectacular sight. Observation Deck 1, 2, and 3 are practically adjacent to each other, while Observation Deck 4 is located at the entrance to the in-depth tour, above Lingzhi Valley. Both regular and in-depth tour tickets include access to the canyon bottom, but regular tickets require a self-guided descent, with an entrance between Observation Deck 3 and 4. In-depth tour tickets involve a roundabout descent by off-road vehicle, with a short camel ride at the bottom.
I was very satisfied with the hotel accommodations. The front desk lady even upgraded my room. The room was large, with plenty of water and plenty of space. The quilt and pillows were very comfortable, and the breakfast was also very good! It was a great experience and I would definitely stay here again when I visit Zhangye. Regarding the Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, the scenery is stunning. It's best to plan a day to slowly climb it. The steps are very high, so taking it slow will keep you from getting too tired. But it's definitely worth it; the grassland scenery is average.
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Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
3806 reviews
7.4
Based on 134 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312339131
Address: No. 3 Xijin East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Exhibition of the Galloping Horse Treading on a Swallow
Immersive exhibit hall experience
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After a decade, returning to the Gansu Provincial Museum's exhibition halls, the familiar weight of history was tinged with a refreshing surprise. The excitement of reunion intensified as I witnessed the transformation of the exhibition layout and exhibits.
The Gansu Provincial Museum's exhibition layout is most clearly "scientific," far more than a simple display of artifacts. Focusing on "Yellow River Culture," it weaves together prehistoric civilization, Silk Road trade, and the intermingling of multiple ethnic groups into a clear thread. From the juxtaposition of painted pottery and agricultural tools from the Dadiwan site, you can directly witness the transition from slash-and-burn agriculture to pottery cooking. In the Silk Road exhibition hall, Hu merchant figurines unearthed from the Hexi Corridor, Persian silver coins, and Central Plains silk are brought together in a single narrative space, instantly capturing the vibrant commercial scene of "camel bells ringing across Europe and Asia." Even more thoughtfully, each exhibition area is accompanied by lightweight text explanations and multimedia videos, avoiding academic obscurity while also preventing history from being reduced to "picture-based object identification." Even children can follow the clues and understand the stories behind the artifacts. If the exhibition layout is the "skeleton," the exhibits are the living, breathing "flesh and blood" of Gansu's museum. Its richness lies in its collection of unique national treasures. Besides the well-known "Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow" (a bronze galloping horse), there's also China's largest "Bronze Chariot and Horse Guard of Honor," featuring 38 bronze horses, one axe cart, and four chariots neatly arranged, as if ready to carry Han Dynasty soldiers on the Silk Road. The "Human Face and Newt Painted Pottery Vase" from the Yangshao culture, with its eerie yet vibrant human face and newt motifs, is a rare relic of the spiritual world of prehistoric ancestors. Furthermore, manuscripts and Tangut Buddhist scriptures unearthed from the Dunhuang Caves quietly speak of Gansu's unique status as a treasure trove of literature. These exhibits are more than just artifacts; they are a condensed, tangible, and comprehensive history of Gansu.
Compared to many museums, Gansu's uniqueness lies in its irreplaceable "regional DNA." Rather than pursuing comprehensiveness, the museum culminates in the quintessential characteristics of the "Upper Yellow River Civilization" and the "Golden Section of the Silk Road." While other museums may exhibit painted pottery, few offer the complete sequence of painted pottery from the Dadiwan, Majiayao, and Qijia cultures, allowing you to clearly see how painted pottery evolved from simplicity to sophistication. While other museums can tell the story of the Silk Road, the museum's exhibits primarily draw from local sites. From the bronze galloping horse from the Leitai Han Tomb to the statues from Bingling Temple, each piece exudes the essence of Gansu's soil, creating a sense of distance. Even more remarkable is its lack of deliberate attempts to create a sense of distance. For example, the "Bronze Galloping Horse" exhibit features multi-angle viewing platforms, allowing you to clearly see the exquisite balance of the horse's feet on the flying swallow. These details, which make national treasures approachable, are precisely what makes the museum so captivating.
Ten years later, the Gansu Provincial Museum has not been confined to the "memories of the old museum," but has brought history to life with more scientific exhibition arrangements, more vibrant exhibits, and a more unique regional expression. Revisiting this place is not only a reunion with the past, but also a dialogue with a Gansu that is both "familiar and fresh," spanning millennia.
It's worth a visit, but it was so crowded I couldn't even see the bronze galloping horse. It was packed inside and outside. It's best not to go during the summer. 😂
Also, there's a shop near the entrance with Green Code and his friends, which is quite interesting and a great place to take photos.
[Scenery] Beautiful
[Fun] Good
[Value] Great
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Yellow River Building
4.6
/5
538 reviews
7.2
From 2271.01 KZT
Olympic Sports Center/Lanzhou Old Street | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312115666
Address: 甘肃省兰州市七里河区南滨河中路1501号
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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It doesn't look very high from the outside, but it actually has 16 floors, and many floors have exhibitions, which are quite nice to take a look. Some floors have 360-degree outdoor corridors, and you can see Lanzhou City and the Yellow River in four directions.
It was my first time in Lanzhou, and I found this "Yellow River Building" on the Internet. It looked very tall and there were many tourists. The view from upstairs was wide, and you could drink tea and look at the mother river, which was very exciting.
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Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.4
/5
374 reviews
7.1
58.8 km from downtown
Phone +8609355817777
Address: Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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The scenery is pleasant and the temperature is moderate, making it a summer resort with clear streams, dense forests, leisurely cattle and sheep, and cute little animals. Walking on the grassland is very healing.
Binggou River Hiking Challenge, enjoying the autumn scenery, waiting for Tianchi, from the bright sunshine to the fog, and then to the hailstorm, different exquisiteness, but the mood is really good
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Qingtongxia Yellow River Grand Canyon
4.8
/5
4889 reviews
6.9
From 8705.53 KZT
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864009960953
Address: Qingtongxia Town, Qingtongxia City, Wuzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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It is more cost-effective to buy Line A for this scenic spot. Line B is to take a boat tour of the entire canyon and then go to Dayu Cultural Park, a newly built artificial scenic spot with no cultural heritage, but the 108 towers are quite shocking. You can walk around it and feel the changes of history.
The Qingtongxia Scenic Area is worth visiting. The environment is clean and tidy, and the service is good. However, the tourist resources are relatively few, and more cultural content can be considered. During this trip, Master Xiaotian provided thoughtful service, drove steadily, and waited patiently. It is worth recommending 👍
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Lanzhou Yellow River Cruise
4.2
/5
409 reviews
6.7
From 7191.53 KZT
Zhongshan Bridge/Xiguan | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 532 Nanbinhe East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
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The night cruise on the Yellow River was fantastic! The Zhongshan Bridge was beautifully lit, and the evening breeze was soothing. The 40-minute cruise was just right, and I recommend choosing the second deck for the fantastic views.
Booking tickets on Ctrip was convenient, and the pier was easy to find. The boat crossing Zhongshan Bridge was incredibly photogenic, and the night view of Baita Mountain was magnificent. It's definitely worth the trip!
The Yellow River at night takes on a whole new charm, with the lights on both sides ablaze. Enjoying the scenery while feeling the river breeze was a great value. I'll definitely come again.
Sitting on the first floor wasn't cold, and the night view was very pleasant. I was able to capture photos of both Zhongshan Bridge and the Yellow River Mother Statue. I was very satisfied!
The night cruise exceeded my expectations! The bridge and mountains were beautifully illuminated by the lights. There were also guides on board, and photos were free. If you'd like, take them for 30 yuan each.
It felt average. It happened to be cloudy on the day I went there, so it was a bit cold to take the boat. The boat departure time was also quite random, and I waited for quite a long time. On the way back, it stopped on the Yellow River for a long time, and no one said anything about the situation. There was no explanation or explanation throughout the whole process. I just took a round trip and had a general look.
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Tengger Desert
4.8
/5
202 reviews
6.5
>100 km from downtown
Address: Bayanhot Town, Alxa Left Banner, Alxa League
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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It's definitely worth it! It's an unforgettable experience! The vast desert is desolate and magnificent. You can have fun in it, drive an off-road vehicle and surf on the sand dunes. The bumps bring excitement, screams and laughter all the way!
The Tengger Desert is China's fourth largest desert (about 43,000 square kilometers). It means "sky" in Mongolian. Its vast sea of sand and numerous lakes form a unique landscape. The golden sand dunes are like solidified waves, and the crescent-shaped and pyramid-shaped sand dunes are interlaced. The Ulan Lake "Heart of the Earth" and Swan Lake and other water towns in the desert add a magical touch12. Here you can ride a camel to experience the ancient charm of the Silk Road, and you can also experience the passion of desert off-roading. The starry sky and the Milky Way at night are particularly stunning45. Despite the dry climate, it breeds drought-resistant plants such as Haloxylon ammodendron and Ammopiptanthus sandii, as well as wild animals such as Goitered Gazelle, showing tenacious ecological vitality.
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Qinghai Lake Holy Spring Bay (Cliff)
4.6
/5
221 reviews
6.4
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609705937788
Address: 青海省海北藏族自治州刚察县315国道
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At first, I felt that the battery car ticket was not worth it when I saw it was 40 yuan, but after walking around, I found that the scenic area was quite large and the scenery was beautiful. It has its own merits like the Dongger Viewing Platform, and it is still worth a visit.
This is probably the closest scenic spot to Qinghai Lake besides Erlangjian. The scenic spot is free of charge, but because it is far to get in, you need a battery car, which costs 40 yuan per person, but it is really worth it. You can play directly by the Qinghai Lake, there are a lot of Huangyu fish, and there is also a large stone tablet of Qinghai Lake, which is suitable for checking in and taking photos.
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