Lanzhou Summer Reverse Self-Drive, Ascending Baolong Mountain and Strolling with the Breeze

At the border of Lanzhou City and Yongjing County in Gansu Province, there is a Baolong Mountain. Although not very famous, the mountain is surprisingly steep and precipitous. The climbing process is also unexpectedly thrilling and fun, and the scenery on the mountain is also unexpectedly majestic. Therefore, as the summer is approaching, Caicaijuaner recommends Baolong Mountain as a great destination for a reverse self-drive tour around Lanzhou to our friends. ▼Walking with the wind on the dragon's ridge Baolong Mountain, according to the Qing Dynasty 'Gaolan Mountain Records': 'Baolong Mountain... The mountain's terrain undulates, shaped like a dragon's ridge, with a head held high, hence the name.' The process of climbing Baolong Mountain is truly like walking on the edge of a dragon's ridge. There is a section of the uphill path where the original mountain road carved during construction is still preserved. Although there are guardrails on both sides, the climbing process is still heart-stopping. The halfway point of the mountain seems to be a wind vent, bringing cool breezes and occasional howling. Looking back at the path from the mountain top, besides the narrow 'dragon's ridge,' the surrounding mountains are steep and sharp, the 'dragon's body,' offering a refreshing and invigorating view. ▼Baolong Mountain Summer Experience Baolong Mountain has a Taoist temple and a sacred tree, with lush forests in between. In summer, the mountains are full of lush greenery, and in autumn, the forests are even more colorful, which is the peak travel season. We went there in summer, so climbing Baolong Mountain at this time is a reverse tour. There were very few people that day, and we walked with the breeze all the way, feeling refreshed and delighted. 🚙Practical Tips for Self-Driving Tour 📱Navigation: Set 'Baolong Mountain'. 🛣️Road Conditions: The roads along the way are good, and sedans can travel. ⛽Fuel/Electricity: You can refuel or recharge in the urban area before setting off. 🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot at the foot of the mountain. 🎫Ticket: No admission ticket is required. ⏳Time: It is recommended to arrange about 2–3 hours for climbing. 🍲Dining: There are snack bars and simple restaurants along the way. You can also bring your own dry food. ▶️All photos are originally taken and produced by Mr. Dog and Caicaijuaner. ▶️The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive any omissions. ▶️Due to the timeliness, some scenes may have changed, subject to the current situation. ▶️Address location information is provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information. 🔸🔹🔸 Follow Caicaijuaner and Mr. Dog on a self-driving cloud tour, exploring off-the-beaten-path travel destinations.