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Nanny-level guide! In Tianshui, discover a soon-to-be viral colorful forest secret spot!

! Seriously, I highly recommend this secret place! If you still think that autumn in the Northwest is only about the Loess Plateau, then you are totally wrong! 👀 Recently, I found this "color forest killer" hidden in Tianshui, Gansu — Xiaolongshan National Forest Park 📍 (Address: Xiaolongshan, Maiji District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province). It’s like God accidentally spilled a palette! 😭 Last weekend, my bestie and I drove there and were speechlessly amazed by its vibrant colors! Autumn here isn’t just monotonous yellow; it’s a visual feast of red, orange, yellow, green, and purple intertwined 💥 --- 🚙【My Palette Adventure】 Day 1: Depart from Tianshui City → Immersive color chase! - Drive 2 hours from Tianshui City; best to visit from mid-October to early November for the most beautiful colors! - As soon as you arrive, take a deep breath! The negative ion count here is off the charts 🌿 A natural oxygen bar confirmed! 📸【Top spots for amazing photos】 1. Stream Fairy Spot: Find a mossy little stream, with colorful forest reflections + sparkling ripples, the photos look like something out of a Studio Ghibli animation! 2. Highway Blockbuster Location: (See that calico cat lying in the leaves in photo 9?) Capture shots at the mountain road bends with the colorful forest as the backdrop for maximum atmosphere! 3. God’s Eye Viewpoint: A drone will take you soaring into the clouds 🌈 If you don’t have a drone, head to the high vantage point viewing platform! 4. Light and Shadow Magic Moment: At 4 PM, sunlight filters through the treetops and dances on the fallen leaves ✨ Quickly strike a pose and snap photos! --- 💡【Nanny-level travel TIPS】 🚗 Transportation: Must drive yourself! Navigate to "Xiaolongshan National Forest Park," park anytime freely~ 👗 Outfit: Recommend beige trench coat or camel sweater, perfect for walking around like an Instagram fashion shoot! 🍁 Bonus: Lazy cats are everywhere in the park 🐱 (That adorable calico in photo 9 is super friendly) 🌡️ Note: Big temperature difference in the mountains, bring a thick jacket + thermos, very cozy and thoughtful~ Grab this guide! This hidden gem is so stunning it’s almost illegal, perfect for pretending you’re in Europe on social media! 🤳
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