[2025 Linze ] Travel Guide for Memory Of Zhangye (Updated Sep)

Winter vacation is here! Do you want to have fun in Lanzhou, Xining, and Qinghai Lake? Check out this 8-day travel guide and easily explore the Northwest! -------------------- 🛤️Itinerary: Day 1: Lanzhou Old Street -> Mother Yellow River Statue -> Yellow River Iron Bridge -> Baitashan Park -> Dongguan Mosque in Xining -> Xining Wildlife Park Stroll along Lanzhou Old Street, experience the Yellow River culture, and then head to Xining to explore the solemnity of the mosque and the wildness of the zoo. Day 2: Leitai Park -> Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park -> "Return to Zhangye" Show Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Leitai Park and the magical colors of Zhangye Danxia, and enjoy a wonderful "Return to Zhangye" show in the evening. Day 3: Jiayuguan Pass -> Son of the Earth -> Dunhuang Crescent Lake -> No Boundaries Sculpture Park Experience the profound history of Jiayuguan Pass, then explore the mystery of the Son of the Earth and Crescent Lake, and finally end with an artistic journey at No Boundaries Sculpture Park. Day 4: Mogao Caves -> Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring Delve into the Mogao Caves and experience the millennial Buddhist art, then head to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring to appreciate the miracles in the desert. Day 5: Dangjinshan Mountain -> Nanbaxian Devil City -> Dachaidan Emerald Lake Cross Dangjinshan Mountain, explore the magical landforms of Nanbaxian Devil City, and finally immerse yourself in the magnificent scenery of Dachaidan Emerald Lake. Day 6: Chaka Salt Lake -> Qinghai Lake The purity of Chaka Salt Lake and the magnificence of Qinghai Lake complement each other, forming a beautiful picture. Day 7: Ta'er Monastery Visit Ta'er Monastery and experience the profound heritage and tranquil atmosphere of Tibetan Buddhism. Day 8: Xining/Lanzhou Airport 🛫-- Airports Nationwide 🛬 End your pleasant journey and return home from Xining or Lanzhou Airport🏡. -------------------- Recommended Attractions: 🏜️ Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring: A miracle in the desert! Climb Mingsha Mountain to watch the sunset🌅, feel the vastness of the desert and the tranquility of Crescent Moon Spring, it will definitely amaze you! 🌈 Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park: It's like stepping into a colorful fairy tale world🎈! The Danxia landform and colorful hills complement each other, making it an ideal place for photography! 🌨️ Chaka Salt Lake: The "Mirror of the Sky" is not just a name! The salt lake is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds☁️. Wear a red dress and take photos, it's so beautiful you'll cry! 🙏 Ta'er Monastery: A place of devout faith. One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, experience the strong religious atmosphere and brilliant Buddhist art. 🎭 Mogao Caves: A treasure trove of Buddhist art spanning thousands of years! The dome film takes you through the panorama of the grottoes, and the murals and Buddha statues are breathtaking! -------------------- Tips: - Food: Don't miss the authentic and delicious Qinghai Niangpi and Zasu Tang🍜🥢 - February Climate: Pleasant days and cold nights, thick clothes and pants are essential🧣🧤 - Souvenir Prices: Black Goji berries and Lao Suannai (yogurt), good quality and affordable to take home🎁🛍️ - Photo Spots: Chaka Salt Lake, easily get beautiful photos✨📸 -------------------- The flavor of Lanzhou, the tranquility of Xining, and the magnificence of Qinghai Lake, this journey will definitely make you linger and reminisce endlessly!

Hey guys! 8-day tour of Lanzhou, Xining, and Qinghai Lake, explore the northwest! The guide is ready, save it and start your northwest journey now! / 🚩Route Overview: Day 1: Dongguan Mosque in Xining -> Mother of the Yellow River Statue -> Zhongshan Bridge -> Mojia Street -> Nanshan Park Visit the mosque and experience the religious culture, then visit the Yellow River, taste the snacks on Mojia Street, and finally climb Nanshan Mountain to overlook the city. Day 2: Leitai Park -> Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park -> "Return to Zhangye" Show Start from Leitai Park, enjoy the magnificent Danxia landform, and watch the "Return to Zhangye" show in the evening to experience the shock of history and culture. Day 3: Son of the Earth -> Jiuquan Mirage -> Sculpture Without Borders Explore the mystery of the Son of the Earth, experience the fantasy of the Jiuquan Mirage, and finally immerse yourself in the artistic world of Sculpture Without Borders. Day 4: Mogao Caves -> Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring Visit the Mogao Caves to appreciate the thousand-year-old Buddhist art, then head to Mingsha Mountain to experience the magical combination of the desert and Crescent Moon Spring. Day 5: Dangjin Mountain -> South Eight Immortals Ghost City -> Dachaidan Emerald Lake Cross Dangjin Mountain, explore the mystery of the South Eight Immortals Ghost City, and finally arrive at Dachaidan Emerald Lake to enjoy the tranquility of the lake and mountains. Day 6: Chaka Salt Lake -> Qinghai Lake Visit Chaka Salt Lake to experience the charm of the mirror of the sky, then head to Qinghai Lake to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the plateau lake. Day 7: Ta'er Monastery Visit Ta'er Monastery to learn about Tibetan Buddhism and experience the peaceful and solemn atmosphere. Day 8: Xining/Lanzhou City Airport 🛫--Return Home 🏡 End the pleasant journey and return home from Xining or Lanzhou City Airport. / Pre-trip Essentials: 🎒 👗 Clothing: Down jacket, sweater, thermal underwear, long pants, thick socks to cope with the cold weather on the plateau. 🎩 Accessories: Windproof jacket, hat, scarf, gloves, and sunglasses for sun and wind protection. 📄 Documents: ID card, student ID, etc. Don't forget cash and bank cards, just in case. 💊 Others: Common medicines such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, as well as moisturizer and lip balm to cope with the dry climate. / 🎉Don't hesitate, pack your bags and join me on a tour of Lanzhou, Xining, and Qinghai Lake to start your northwest journey!

About Zhangye Danxia Scenic Area: Must-visit spots: Jinxiu Terrace, Hongxia Terrace, Night Tour Danxia/Returning to Zhangye Strategy, stayed up late to organize for everyone, please see below ↓ About Zhangye Danxia Scenic Area: 'Returning to Zhangye' & Night Tour Danxia (choose one); By the way, the 'Night Tour Danxia' project that opens at night is a bit expensive (188 yuan for adults). Taking the scenic sightseeing bus into the depths of Danxia Mountain, you will see a visual feast that revolves around the mythological stories of the Yugur people, integrating sound, light, shadow, fog, and character modeling, transcending time and space. Pictures 8 and 9 (it is recommended to search for official promotional pictures) Returning to Zhangye is a stage play in Stone City. I heard it is very good, but I haven't seen it. Please refer to it at your discretion. Travel Guide: D1: Various places—Zhangye West Station/Train Station, stay in Zhangye city for accommodation and rest for the day. Recommended food in the city: beef noodles, fried bolla, fried firecrackers, big pot table, iron pot lamb, Liu Yingying spicy hot pot, fried cuoyu. ❗Friendly reminder: When eating beef noodles in the city, do not choose 'Dongfang Palace', choose any other place, and go to the one with more people. D2: 06:00 - 07:00: Depart from the city and head to the Qicai Danxia Scenic Area. 07:00 - 08:00: Arrive at the scenic area. 09:00 - 11:00: Take the sightseeing bus from the north gate of the scenic area to the depths of the scenic area. The main attractions of Qicai Danxia are (Qicai Xianyuan Terrace, Qicai Yunhai Terrace, Jinxiu Terrace, Qicai Hongxia Terrace). 🉑TIPs: The best photo spots are Jinxiu Terrace and Hongxia Terrace. Hongxia Terrace is where National Geographic took photos, so you can stay a bit longer here. Emphasize: Many people say Qicai Danxia is a 'photo trick', but it is not! For those who haven't seen the most beautiful side of Danxia, I can only tell them one thing: 'Nature will punish everyone who doesn't do their homework'. The best time to see Qicai Danxia is after the rain when the sky clears , in the early morning when the sun rises , and in the afternoon at sunset . Zhangye has a constant northwest wind 💨 all year round, and it is very close to Inner Mongolia. In spring and autumn, there is a high possibility of sandstorms 🌫, so locals rarely choose these two seasons to visit Danxia. 12:30: Arrive at Danxia Stone City, choose a restaurant you like to have lunch. 14:30: Buy tickets to watch the stage play 'Returning to Zhangye'. Note that this performance has time slots, usually at 15:00, 18:00, and 21:30. If you miss the time, you will have a wasted trip. There are three areas for the performance, namely Area A, Area B, and VIP Area. Area B is the cheapest, 158 yuan per person. If you don't watch 'Returning to Zhangye', you can drive to the 'Yugur Style Grand Corridor', which is relatively cooler than Danxia.

♻️♻️ 'Return to Zhangye' is a large-scale historical situational drama performed at the Danxia Mouth Grand Theatre in the Danxia Mouth Tourist Town of Zhangye. The entire drama is set against the historical and cultural background of Zhangye, integrating cultural, artistic, ethnic, and unique elements. Through the form of performing arts, it revives the long-standing historical culture of Zhangye, its unique folk customs, and the authentic cultural characteristics. It also incorporates the unique recitation and singing performance style of Hexi, narrating stories such as Huo Qubing's western expedition, Emperor Yang of Sui's western tour, and the World Expo.🧛‍♀️🧛‍♀️🧛‍♀️ ✅✅ In terms of performance techniques, the play uses five perspectives: the Way of Heaven, the Way of the Warrior, the Way of Commerce, the Way of Peace, and the Way of the King. Combined with advanced audio-visual technology, it presents immersive visual effects such as sandstorms, blizzards, mirages, landslides, and bustling marketplaces. The historical development of Zhangye is embedded into the stage's real scenery, creating a grand and majestic scene. It reenacts the strategic importance of the ancient Silk Road stronghold and the legendary millennium of commercial prosperity. One of the highlights is a large-scale live sand show that is breathtaking and becomes an unmissable visual feast at the Danxia Mouth Tourist Town.🧝‍♂️🧝‍♂️🧝‍♂️ 💰💰 Ticket Price: Starting from 158 yuan 💴💴💴