Gansu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Zhangye Danxia Geopark Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
You don't have to go to the northeast to see the snow!
The colorful Danxia and the white snow crisscross and spread
The sun shuttles between the canyons
Winter is the off-season for tourism in the northwest, but I really recommend you to come here!
⛰【Zhangye Colorful Danxia】
Ticket: 93/person (including sightseeing car)
Opening hours: 7:30-17:00
Traffic situation: The scenic area is tens of kilometers away from Zhangye city, remember to buy tickets from the north gate (if you just want to check in the Danxia landform, you can drive to the east gate, although you can't go into the main scenic area, but you can get it for free! Originally we planned to sneak in from the east gate to see the colorful Danxia and leave, but later decided to buy tickets to enter from the north gate)
The colorful Danxia sightseeing car will take you to 4 scenic spots
1st viewing point: Colorful Fairy Platform
Apart from being able to see the mountain up close, everything else is very ordinary
2nd viewing point: Colorful Cloud Sea Platform
You need to climb up by yourself, the view from the top of the mountain is particularly beautiful! It is also the viewing platform with the best view among these scenic spots! It's worth getting off the sightseeing car to check in!
3rd viewing platform: Colorful Brocade Platform
The sightseeing car driver said it was not good-looking, so only two or three of the 20 people on the sightseeing car got off to see it, our driver just drove us directly to the next scenic spot, we didn't go to see
4th viewing platform: Colorful Rainbow Platform
The viewing angle is multiple and beautiful, recommended for watching the sunset! You can climb up, compared to the second viewing platform, the scenery here will be more lively!
📝Note tips:
The winter activities here are basically all stopped, it's a pity not to get on the hot air balloon!
There is no need to buy a deep tour during the off-season, there are not many people in winter, there are 3 more scenic spots than the ordinary tour, but the price difference is not a little bit, if you don't want to queue for the sightseeing car and don't want to take pictures, you can consider the deep tour
🌈Zhangye National Geopark | Feel the Rainbow
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The Zhangye National Geopark, located in the Gansu Province of China, is a breathtaking natural wonder and a geological treasure trove. The park is renowned for its stunning Danxia landforms, often referred to as the "Rainbow Mountains." These unique rock formations feature a vivid array of colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. The result is a mesmerizing, almost otherworldly, landscape.
Zhangye National Geopark is a geological wonderland, with layers of sedimentary rocks that have been eroded over millions of years. This process has revealed the colorful layers that form the distinctive patterns seen today. The Danxia landforms have a rich geological history dating back millions of years. They provide a unique insight into the Earth's geological processes and ancient landscapes.
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🥾Visitors can explore the park on designated walkways and platforms, allowing them to get up close to the vibrant rock formations. The park offers panoramic viewpoints, making it a photographer's paradise.
🚌Zhangye National Geopark is easily accessible for tourists, with well-maintained pathways and facilities, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international travelers.
🌈The park's appearance can vary with the seasons and the angle of the sun, providing different and equally stunning vistas throughout the year.
👀The park is also close to other attractions in the region, including the Mati Temple and the Zhangye Buddha Temple, offering visitors a well-rounded experience.
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🌋 Seven-Colored Danxia | Nature's Palette! ❗️
"Lonely Planet" 🌍 recommends it as one of the best travel destinations in Asia.
"National Geographic" 🌏 has named it one of the world's top ten geological wonders.
"Chinese National Geographic" 🇨🇳 describes it as "crazily picturesque" and one of China's most beautiful seven Danxia landforms.
📍It's none other than the Zhangye Danxia Landform in Gansu, China. 🏞️
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💰 Cost: 💳 Admission Ticket + 🚌 Bus fare for adults (🎫 93 ticket)
⏰ Best Time to Visit: The ideal time to witness the breathtaking Danxia landforms is right after the rain, as the dampness enhances the colors, making them even more vibrant and captivating. 🌦️🌈
🗺️ Route: Begin at the North Entrance and follow this route - Seven Color Xianyuan Platform, Seven Color Cloud Sea Platform, Seven Color Exquisite Platform, Seven Color Rainbow Platform, and exit through the North Entrance. (Enter and exit from the same gate) 🚪👣
🌟 1st Viewing Point: Seven Color Xianyuan Platform
Highlights: This platform is close to the mountain and offers a close-up view of the opposite mountains. Please note that there are no railings, so exercise caution. It's perfect for capturing full-body portraits. This is the first stop for most visitors, and it can get crowded below. To enjoy the best views with fewer crowds, head further up. 📸🌄
🌟 2nd Viewing Point: Seven Color Cloud Sea Platform
Highlights: This is the largest viewing platform and provides a panoramic view. It comes equipped with various facilities for dining and shopping. To reach the highest point, you'll need to allocate some time. Along the way, you'll find numerous platforms for viewing and resting. However, the most magnificent vistas are still from the mountain's peak, where you can take in several mountain ranges, offering the most extensive view. 🏞️🍔🛍️
🌟 3rd Viewing Point: Seven Color Exquisite Platform
Recommendation: We didn't visit this point, as we heard it doesn't offer impressive views. ❌👎
🌟 4th Viewing Point: Seven Color Rainbow Platform (Highly Recommended)
Highlights: Here, you'll find the most vibrant colors and perfect viewing angles. It's an exceptional spot to witness a sunset like no other. Be sure to visit just before the sun sets. During this time, with the sun at a lower angle, it beautifully illuminates the mountains, creating an extraordinary spectacle. On clear days, if you wait for about 10 minutes after sunset, you can witness a stunning evening glow. 🌅🌄🌟🌇
Real rainbow mountain!
As I stood before the majestic Mati Si, also known as the Horse Hoof Temple, I couldn't help but marvel at its uniqueness. Nestled on the rocky walls of a mountain in Zhangye, this Tibetan masterpiece stood as a testament to human artistry and devotion.
Unlike any other temple I had seen before, Mati Si seemed to defy gravity itself. The temple complex was intricately carved into the rugged cliffs, seemingly hanging on to the sheer rock face. It was a sight that left me in awe of the incredible human ingenuity and determination that went into creating such a remarkable structure.
As I explored the temple, the relaxed atmosphere engulfed me, transporting me into a realm of tranquility. The soft whispers of the wind caressed my face, carrying with it a sense of serenity that seemed to be inherent to this sacred place. The gentle rustling of the leaves and the distant sound of chanting monks created a symphony of peace that resonated deep within my soul.
Every step I took revealed intricate details etched into the rock walls. The vibrant colors of the frescoes depicted scenes from Tibetan Buddhism, telling stories of enlightenment, compassion, and spiritual journeys. The delicate sculptures of Buddhist deities seemed to come alive, their serene expressions radiating wisdom and tranquility.
As I reached the highest point of the temple, a breathtaking panoramic view unfolded before my eyes. The vast expanse of the surrounding landscape stretched out endlessly, the mountains standing tall and proud in the distance. It was a moment of pure bliss, a feeling of being connected to something greater than myself.
Mati Si was not just a temple; it was a place of pilgrimage, a sanctuary for those seeking solace and spiritual awakening. The combination of natural beauty and human craftsmanship made it a place of profound significance. It was a reminder that even amidst the chaos of the world, there are sanctuaries of peace and tranquility waiting to be discovered.
As I reluctantly left Mati Si, I carried with me a deep sense of gratitude for having experienced such a remarkable place. The memory of the hanging temple, the gentle whispers of the wind, and the awe-inspiring beauty would forever be etched in my heart. Mati Si truly was a hidden gem, a Tibetan masterpiece that left an indelible mark on my soul.
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Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Dunhuang’s Must Visit Mountain Crescent
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When visiting Dunhuang, this scenic area is a must! 🏜
When I went to Gansu, I was about halfway through my Silk Road trip and Dunhuang was definitely one of my favorite places. ❤️
📍 How to get there: Train to Dunhuang -> DiDi ride from there to the scenic spot is about 20-25 mins.
💲 Entrance fee: 55¥
You can also pay a small fee for a bus tour or other activities such as sand boarding (20¥)
🥤 Drinks and snacks: There’s a Dico and a Burger King near the entrance. You can buy little snacks and drinks near the crescent.
🤩 Attractions: Sand dunes and a stunning crescent lake.
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Autumn is the best time for Dunhuang 🍂
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Pictures speak louder than words ✌️
How to get there: we took a private car all the way from Xining & back
What’s to see: oasis in the dessert, nature, camels🐪
Time needed: weekend
What to look for: go in autumn as the weather is perfect and not burning hot
Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸
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Desert fun
The desert can be harsh, difficult and dangerous. But also incredibly beautiful and exciting.
In Gansu province there is a huge desert which is full of life. Not green life but human life. It's become an attraction for fun. Formed around a Cresent Lake, it's become a form of Oasis
You can ride ATV quad vehicles across the sand, admire the sweeping awesome beauty of the sand and skyline. You can ride camels, and even check out the camel crossing which is a surreal sight.
There are also sky activities such as helicopter and gliding. There is more to the desert than just sand
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Into the desert we go 🌵🐫
Flying to Dunhuang and visiting the Cresent Spring and Echo Sand Mountains. What a day! The weather was perfect , there were so many activities to do but our time was limited.
The main activity was riding a Camel for an hour, which was so cool . Climbing a sand dune, which was tough but luckily for us you could choose between walking up on your own or using some sort of climbing stair. When you get half way down the dune, you can either walk , run or slide down. We ended off with enjoying a VR hot air balloon. What a great experience!
The desert was definitely one of the best activities of our trip.
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Mogao Grottoes Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
You must visit this place, otherwise you will regret it for a lifetime
Eternal China, full of charm everywhere within a thousand miles. Each county has its unique charm that makes people linger. These counties not only have unique natural scenery and cultural heritage, but also exude unique historical and cultural atmosphere. If you haven't been to most of the following 12 counties, your life will be regrettable.
First is Yangshuo, Guangxi, known for its beauty as 'the most beautiful in the world'. The overlapping mountains, the gurgling streams, plus the famous Li River, indeed make people linger.
Next is Dunhuang, Gansu, an exotic place deep in the desert, known for the magnificent Mogao Grottoes. The desert, the Mingsha Mountain, and the Yardang landform of Dunhuang all attract the world's attention with their unique charm.
Then comes Kanas, Xinjiang, a mysterious place known as 'beautiful fairyland'. The blue sky, the green lake, and the rolling mountains form a beautiful picture.
Libo, Guizhou, with its magnificent karst landscape, has become synonymous with 'forest oxygen bar'. The sinkholes and underground caves here make people feel as if they have traveled to another world.
Wuyuan, Jiangxi, known as 'gentle breeze and light charm', is one of the most beautiful villages in China. The Hui-style architecture, terraced scenery, and colorful colors here make people intoxicated.
Kangding, Sichuan, known as 'love song flowing', has a strong Tibetan style, and the Gemu Goddess Mountain Scenic Area, known as 'China's Bamboo Sea', is fascinating.
Tengchong, Yunnan, this distant and romantic place, although the scenery is beautiful, what people yearn for more is its mysterious ethnic culture.
Fenghuang Ancient Town, Hunan, the simple stilted buildings, stone streets, and the magnificent Tuojiang scenery are all fascinating.
Jianshui, Yunnan, is famous for its simple architecture and long history and culture. It is one of China's historical and cultural states.
Daocheng, Sichuan, is part of the Tibetan secret territory, one of the three holy places, mysterious and holy.
Pingyao, Shanxi, this simple ancient city has preserved a large number of Ming and Qing buildings, each building almost carries a memory of history.
Penglai, Shandong, here is the fairy island Penglai in ancient Chinese legends, and the magnificent coastal scenery is fascinating.
Each of these counties is worth a visit. They not only have unique natural scenery and cultural landscapes, but also have profound historical and cultural heritage. Walking into these counties is like being in ancient legends, feeling the magic of nature. Whether it's the scenery of mountains and rivers, or the ancient architectural culture, it's full of unique charm. After visiting these counties, you will find that China's great rivers and mountains are fascinating.
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The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes or Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, form a system of 500 temples 25 km southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China.
Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang
Mogao caves is also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes. It is one of topmost tourist spot in Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu province, China.
Getting There - A direct cab from the railway station will cost around 500-700 rmb.
The northern Wei, Western Wei and the Northern Zhou caves, the earliest of the Mogao caves, are known to be distinctly Indian in style and iconography.
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The Famous Mogao Grottoes 🇨🇳
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Welcome to Gansu! 🇨🇳
📍Location: 25 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang
Attractions: The Mogao Grottoes (known alternately as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas) are hand-cut rock caves carved into cliffs.
Interesting facts shared by my tour guide: There are 735 caves in total and only 60 are open to the public. When you visit this site, you will get to only see 8 caves. The caves open to the public change everyday.
I’m 2023, I’d love to go back to one of my favorite cities in the world; Berlin 🇩🇪
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Jiayuguan Pass Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Jiayuguan’s City Wall ❤️
If visiting Jiayuguan, you must visit this scenic spot.
FYI: If you’re planning on visiting this site, first pier and the hanging Great Wall, visit this site first.
Why? Your ticket is valid for all 3 spots. (55¥) ✌️
📍How to get there - I had a driver, but DiDi is always the easiest and convenient option.
⏰ Recommended time - About 2 hours.
🥤Food and drinks - There are some shops where you can buy some snacks and cold beverages.
⭐️ Attraction- Jiayuguan’s city wall
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The Fortress of Jiayuguan
Getting There - 1hr by train from Zhangye
Attractions - Jiayuguan Pass
Jiayuguan Pass used to be the starting point of the ancient Great Wall built during Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644). We spent in Jiayuguan just couple of hours on the way from Zhangye to Dunhuang. We had about 5 hours transit between our trains so we jumped on the Didi and went directly to the Jiayuguan Pass. The ticket costs 80yuan and it allows you to visit both the Pass and the part of the Great Wall. In fact the distance from there to the Great Wall is about 15km, so you can easily visit both attractions in one day.
It was very windy and overcast when we arrived, but the scenery was just incredible. I was impressed by height of walls in the fortress, you can also walk up the wall and enjoy the view of Gobi desert from there.
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"The world's first Xiongguan" Jiayuguan, wind and rain for six hundred years
Jiayuguan is the starting point of the west end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, known as "Chinese and foreign defense", "Hexi first mouth". After six hundred years, the current Jiayuguan is still solid and golden, and the Megatron is square, with strict barriers and integration with the Great Wall. According to the end of the western end of the Great Wall, the male is backed by the rolling Qilian Mountains and stands on the top of Jiayu Mountain.
In the first place, Jiayuguan, all eyes are all khaki, the whole Guancheng is like the pile of loess, but it is the most intact one in the Great Wall.
Approaching Jiayuguan, the gates of the towers are engraved with the three characters "Jiayuguan". A three-storey three-five-family building is built on the gate. His Majesty has Zuo Zongtangs inscription The First Xiongguan in the World. The layout of the building is exquisite and powerful. It echoes with the the worlds first customs Shanhaiguan, which is far away from the distance. Standing on the imposing Jiayuguan City Tower, you can see the Gobi Desert, the mountains and the mountains in the north and the south. The snow on the top of the mountain is clearly visible. Qilian Snow Mountain is vast and vast. For hundreds of years, it has been like a silent guardian, and spent more than 600 years with Jiayuguan.
I saw a piece of grass in front of Jiayuguan, camels and horses moving slowly, and I heard the crisp camel ringing on the ancient Silk Road.
Jiayuguan is like a history-old man who has experienced vicissitudes of life. He is standing between Montenegro and Qilian Mountain in the face of hunting hurricanes. He watches the loneliness of the desert and tells the people who have been here for centuries. In the long years, singing old songs.
Jiayuguan
Coming to Jiayuguan, one would think of seeing the last pass of the magnificent Great Wall of our motherland. However, there are three attractions in Jiayuguan, one is the first pier of the Great Wall, one is the overhanging Great Wall, and the other is the main Jiayuguan city. These three attractions use a joint ticket, which can be used once purchased.
We found a taxi locally and agreed to visit these three attractions for 100 yuan. The taxi driver introduced us to the general situation of the three attractions along the way, which deepened our understanding based on the homework we had done.
The first stop is the first pier of the Great Wall. This place is known as the starting point of the Great Wall. In fact, at the Old Dragon Head of Shanhaiguan, there is also such a claim. This is not important, what is important is that this is indeed the starting or ending point of the Great Wall. Whether it's the first pier or the overhanging Great Wall behind, they are all built with earth. After thousands of years of wind, frost, rain and snow, the earth Great Wall is as hard as a rock. There is a river at the first pier, which winds through the deep ravine. It originates from the Qilian Mountains and Heishan, according to the Xiongnu language, it is called "Taolai River". Although the riverbed is dry and the water flow has become a stream, it also shows the beauty of nature in the cliffs on both sides.
The overhanging Great Wall is very spectacular, built on two mountains. The city wall is made of earth from the nearby Heishan. The majesty of the Great Wall shows the weapon of the year against the enemy.
The last stop is Jiayuguan City. This is where the pass is located. It is said that no one has broken this city for six hundred years. Due to time constraints, waiting to catch the train to Dunhuang, hurriedly write a few paragraphs and post a few pictures. Due to time constraints, waiting to catch the train to Dunhuang, hurriedly write a few paragraphs and post a few pictures.
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Zhagana Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Visiting a local mountain festival
Sometimes you're just at the right place at the right time. During our roadtrip in South-Gansu, we climbed a mountain and found out about the local Tibetan festival, that occurs for one week during August. We tried some homemade food and had a chat waiting for the sunset. We even met a guy from Xi'An who travels there every summer.
Where? Zhagana offers a stunning landscape, forests and small villages. Locals do both farming and pasturing work in Zhagana. The best season to visit is from May to October. Summer is the best time to go as everything turns to green, winter gets cold!
⭐ While visiting Zhagana, there are many opportunities to experience the local culture. Just walk around and see what happens. 😊 Enjoy your trip!
🚐 Zhagana is better for a car trip. 🎫 Entrance fee is around 20 RMB.
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Zha (g) is an ancient city in Yiwa Township, located more than 30 kilometers northwest of Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. The Tibetan language means Shizizi. The terrain is like a giant palace with a large scale and a natural rock wall.
Zha That the mountain is steep, misty, like a fairyland. A variety of production activities such as nomadic, farming, hunting and plucking in the Tibetan village are rationally matched and complemented, which has become a model for people to live in harmony with nature. Zhana in Yiwow Township, Diebu County, Gansu Province is a Tibetan language, meaning Shizizi. Zhaqin Mountain is located in Yiwa Township, 34 kilometers northwest of Diebu County. It is a complete natural Shicheng custom. It is called the "King of the King". The terrain is like a giant palace with a large scale, and a complete ancient city built by natural rock walls. Zhengbei is a majestic, majestic and glorious mountain with a gleaming peak. The ancient name "Shijing Mountain" has its name because of its gray-white rock. It is famous for its easy-reflecting light in the east; the rocky wall in the east rises into the sky, and the clouds are haunted; The pinnacles rise from the ground, and they stand together to form a stone gate; then south to the east wow, the Naga area, the cliffs stand, the clear stream rises and falls, the water mill flywheel, the flow continues. The mountain is steep and beautiful, like a large-scale stone palace. Although this paradise was named as the birthplace of Adam and Eve as early as nearly a hundred years ago, it is still a virgin land.
Gannan has a kind of wild beauty and the scenery along the way is excellent
Grassland is green, the scenery along the way is not bad, slow down to enjoy, the herdsmen have let the cattle and sheep out, the scenery is really pleasing to the eye.
Gannan 6-day trip
D1. Lanzhou - Gannan Secret Land - Labrang Monastery - Xiahe
D2. Xiahe - Sangke Grassland - Awan Warehouse Wetland - Ningma Temple - Jiuzhi
D3. Jiuzhi - Lianbao Yeze - Nine Bends Yellow River First Bay - Tangke
D4. Tangke - Flower Lake - Namo Gorge - Langmu Temple
D5. Langmu Temple - Zhagana Hiking - Zhagana
D6. Zhagana - Niba Village - Mila Ribba Buddha Pavilion - Lanzhou
It's much more beautiful than I imagined.
仙境自駕探索之旅 | 駛向甘南秘境
| 駛向甘南秘境。👀親們,今天給大家種草一個絕美的自駕路線——位於甘南藏族自治州的「洛克之路」,這裡被譽為“中國的景觀大道”之一,是攝影愛好者的天堂和自駕旅行家的夢想之路!🌟
🚗踏上洛克之路,彷彿穿越了一部壯麗的高原史詩。沿途風光從開闊的草原牧場到雄偉的雪山群峰,再到深邃神秘的峽谷與寧靜的湖泊,每一幀都猶如壁紙般令人屏息 Landscape Awe!
🏞️首先,我們來到洛克之路起點的郎木寺鎮,這裡有神聖的寺廟與金碧輝煌的轉經筒,文化氣息濃厚 Tibetan Culture✨。隨著車輪滾滾向前,映入眼簾的是綿延起伏的阿萬倉濕地,綠意盎然、水草豐美 Wetland Paradise🌱。
緊接著,道路蜿蜒曲折直上雲端,海拔逐漸升高,來到了險峻而又壯美的扎尕那石城 Village in Stonecastlewalls💪。這裡的天空之鏡與高山牧場相映成趣,宛如世外桃源 Heaven on Earth🌈。
而真正的主角「洛克之路」核心段,則是一條連接迭部與碌曲的盤山路,穿行在崇山峻嶺之間,經過高山草甸、原始森林與雪山垭口 Snowy Pass巔峰對決!當你站在垭口俯瞰牛羊悠閒漫步於雲霧繚繞的山谷之中,那份遼闊與寧靜將令你心生敬畏 Mountain Majesty殿堂!
安全提示:雖然洛克之路景色醉人,但自駕過程中務必注意安全,提前做好車輛檢查,遵守交通規則,特別留意高海拔地區可能出現的氣候變化 Weather Alert⚠️。
「洛克之路」不僅是小眾旅遊愛好者心中的寶藏線路,更是每一位嚮往自然、追求獨特體驗的朋友值得收藏的人生旅程。它喚醒了人們對未知世界的探索慾望,用大自然最純粹的語言訴說著藏地風情的魅力。來吧,讓我們一起在這片未經雕琢的淨土中,找到心靈的歸宿 Seek the Soul's Haven within Nature's Canvas!
注:出行前請關注當地天氣狀況及路況信息,合理規劃行程,並尊重當地民俗習慣。祝您旅途愉快,滿載美好回憶而歸! suitcase&Polaroid_Camera
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