Lanzhou Ink Wash Danxia Family Tour! Choose from Two Routes with Fewer Crowds and Beautiful Scenery

Take the kids to check in at Lanzhou Ink Wash Danxia, a stunning landscape comparable to the colorful Danxia! The nine-colored painting unfolds like an ink wash painting, making it a super fun family trip～ 🎫Tickets: Adult ticket 80 RMB (includes sightseeing bus), children under 1.2 meters free ⏰Opening hours: It’s recommended to enter before 9 AM for fewer people and better lighting, ideal for kids’ experience ❇️Family Transportation Guide: 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to "Ink Wash Danxia Scenic Area Parking Lot," good road conditions, suitable for family trips 🚕Taxi/Carpool: About 1 hour from downtown, moderate cost, convenient with kids 🚎Scenic Area Shuttle: Lanzhou Bus Center → Ink Wash Danxia (departs at 9:00 AM) Journey to the West Sculpture → Customs Metro Station Exit B → Ink Wash Danxia (departs at 9:20 AM) 🚌Bus: Route N125 (earliest at 6:30 AM) → transfer at Jiuhe Bus Station to Ink Wash Danxia shuttle (earliest at 9:20 AM) ❇️Family Tour Routes: 1️⃣Boardwalk Hiking Version (suitable for kids 6 and older, moderate stamina) Visitor Center → Bus to ❶ Silk Road Ancient Path → Sightseeing bus to ❷ Red-crowned Crane Viewpoint (altitude 1959m, with elevator) → Hike ❸ Danxia Boardwalk to ❹ Sand Charm Ancient Path (about 3.5 km, passing Ruyi Bridge) → Sightseeing bus to ❺ Nine-colored Painting → Sightseeing bus to ❻ Hot Air Balloon Platform → Walk to ❼ Silk Road Glow → Return to ❶ Silk Road Ancient Path → Bus back ⚠️No supplies on the boardwalk, bring enough water and snacks for the kids; resting and photo stops take about 2 hours total; it’s recommended to start from ❷ Red-crowned Crane Viewpoint for more downhill paths 2️⃣Easy and Relaxed Version (suitable for younger kids or families with average stamina) Visitor Center → Bus to ❶ Silk Road Ancient Path → Sightseeing bus to ❷ Red-crowned Crane Viewpoint → Sightseeing bus back to ❶ Silk Road Ancient Path → Rent a tour vehicle (paid) to ❼ Silk Road Glow → Walk to ❻ Hot Air Balloon Platform → Sightseeing bus to ❺ Nine-colored Painting → Sightseeing bus to ❹ Sand Charm Ancient Path → View ❸ Danxia Boardwalk scenery → Return to ❹ Sand Charm Ancient Path → Sightseeing bus back to ❻ Hot Air Balloon Platform → Rent a tour vehicle back to ❶ Silk Road Ancient Path → Bus back ❇️Must-visit Family Attractions: ❶ Silk Road Ancient Path: Arched gate + city tower-style buildings, tell kids the story of the Silk Road ❷ Red-crowned Crane Viewpoint: Highest point overlooking Danxia, with deep ravines and colorful patterns, breathtaking ❸ Danxia Boardwalk: Close-up view of Danxia landforms, Ruyi Bridge spans 200m, very spectacular ❹ Sand Charm Ancient Path: Wind-eroded landforms at the valley bottom, kids can ride camels (paid), experience desert charm ❺ Nine-colored Painting: Ink wash painting-like scenery, colors intertwined, let kids feel the beauty of nature ❻ Hot Air Balloon Platform: Flat and open, good for rest and supplies, with the Wu Ma Danxia Performance Center ❼ Silk Road Glow: Layered and colorful, the best spot for sunset photos ⚠️Family Travel Tips: 1️⃣Dress kids in comfortable, non-slip shoes; some boardwalk sections are sloped 2️⃣Strong UV rays, bring sun hats, sunglasses, and apply high SPF sunscreen for kids 3️⃣Big temperature difference inside the scenic area, bring a light jacket for kids to wear in the morning and evening 4️⃣Renting a tour vehicle saves energy, suitable for families with younger kids 🏡Accommodation Guide: Recommended Lanzhou Ink Wash Danxia International Camping Site for a wild luxury experience, close to the scenic area, convenient for next-day visits