Visiting Lanzhou, these 60 yuan were so worth it!!!

How much do you know about the scenic area Lanzhou Ink Danxia Tourist Area is located on the banks of the Yellow River and the eastern gateway of the Silk Road Hexi Corridor, situated between Lanzhou city and the new district of Lanzhou, spanning Yongdeng County, Xigu District, and Gaolan County of Lanzhou, with the main area in Kushi Town and Shuping Town of Yongdeng County. This area of colorful hills crisscrossed by ravines, stretching from the east side of Dahuaishan to the south bank of the Yellow River, from Zhuanglang River to the west side of Zhutuo Mountain, and to the north side of Dahong Mountain, covers an area of more than 600 square kilometers, comparable to the land area of Singapore. The planned total area of the scenic spot is 400 square kilometers, with a phase one planned area of 25 square kilometers, making it the largest Danxia landform discovered in China in terms of distribution area. How much do you know about the Danxia landform The Danxia landform is a masterpiece produced by nature. With the uplift of the earth's crust, the terrestrial sedimentary red beds made a dazzling entrance. Artisans such as 'running water', 'wind erosion', and 'gravity collapse' took the fractures that appeared during the uplift of the red beds as their starting point, and with bold strokes, they took turns to carve out the geomorphological features characterized by red cliffs and Danxia. Danxia landforms are not uncommon in China, but their concentrated distribution areas are mainly in the southeast, southwest, and northwest regions of the country. ① Southeast region: Here, Danxia landforms of various stages and forms have developed, and one can see the spectacle of 'three generations under one roof' with old, middle-aged, and young formations; ② Southwest region: The crustal movement here is more intense, and the uplift is more obvious, with most of the Danxia being in their prime, such as the unique 'ring cliff Danxia'; ③ Northwest region: The climate here is arid, and compared to the gentle charm of the southern Danxia, the Danxia here carries the bold spirit of wind and sand, such as 'window lattice-style and palace-style Danxia'. Danxia is not unique to China, but only the Chinese have poured abundant emotions into it, thus the Chinese Danxia has gradually taken on a meaning beyond the landscape. The red rock layers, as fiery as flames, symbolize prosperity and auspiciousness, aligning with the Chinese pursuit of beauty; the shape full of imaginative space also intoxicates those who are passionate about expressing their feelings through mountains and rivers. : See location below About 50 kilometers from the city center, car rental for self-driving is available 🎫 60 yuan per person (ticket➕sightseeing car) Be sure to bring your ID card 🈺 8:30-18:00 Duration of visit: 4-5 hours 🧵: First stop: Ancient Silk Road Zoo With animals like 🦙llamas, yaks🐮, camels🐫, etc. Free to visit and take photos📸 (PS: Camel riding charges apply) Second stop: Dan Ding Lansheng The highest point of the scenic area is at an altitude of 1949m You can overlook the entire Danxia landform You can walk up the plank road to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way You can take the elevator or escalator up Third stop: Silk Road Xia Guang + Silk Road Xiong Ying The Silk Road Xiong Ying is really spectacular and can be felt up close