2025 Zhuanglang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Avoiding Crowds During May Day: Lesser-Known Travel Routes Around Tianshui Avoiding crowds during May Day holiday with this reverse travel guide: Tianshui—Qin'an—Zhuanglang During the May Day holiday, I had eagerly planned to visit the popular Maiji Mountain. However, with tickets sold out three days in advance and roads to Xianren Cliff and Jingtu Temple completely jammed, I decisively changed my plans and embarked on this reverse travel journey from Tianshui to Qin'an to Zhuanglang. Day 1: Tianshui City • Morning: Discovering the peaceful Nanguo Temple: With few tourists and tickets only 20 yuan (free for seniors over 60), tranquility envelops you as soon as you enter. This ancient temple with over 1,600 years of history exudes a unique charm. Ancient trees reach toward the sky, most notably the famous Spring and Autumn cypress tree, which at 2,500 years old has witnessed countless historical changes. The temple buildings are arranged in perfect harmony, with every detail showcasing the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. Du Fu once stayed in Tianshui and left behind many poems praising the area. His poem "Mountain Top Nanguo Temple" made the temple famous, and the Du Shaolin Shrine inside was built to commemorate him. The shrine contains statues of Du Fu and his attendant, evoking memories of that historical period. Walking through the temple, you can feel the gentle breeze on your face while listening to the rustling of ancient tree leaves. • Evening: Visit Tianshui Welcome Tower: After exploring Nanguo Temple, my stomach was growling, so I went to the highly recommended Tianshui Welcome Tower to taste local cuisine. For about 60 yuan per person, you can eat to your heart's content. Day 2: Exploring Zhuanglang's Yunyai Temple • Morning: Heading to Yunyai Temple in Zhuanglang: Early on the second day, we drove to Yunyai Temple in Zhuanglang. Admission is 55 yuan, with free entry for seniors over 60 with valid ID. • Afternoon: The awe-inspiring Yunyai Temple Grottoes: Located deep in the natural forest canyon of Guan Mountain, I was captivated by the scenery as soon as I entered. With clear waters, fresh air, and surrounding peaks, it feels like a paradise on earth. The Yunyai Temple Grottoes were first carved during the late Northern Wei Dynasty and renovated through several dynasties. Currently, there are 73 cave openings, 22 stone statues, 128 clay statues, and numerous exquisite murals and inscriptions. • Evening: Tasting Zhuanglang's special hot pot: After leaving Yunyai Temple, you must try Zhuanglang's specialty hot pot. With a long history originating from rural gatherings and banquets, sitting together with family or friends around a steaming hot pot creates an especially warm atmosphere. Day 3: Qin'an Cuisine and Dadiwan Scenic Area Tour • Morning: Arriving in Qin'an and visiting Dadiwan Scenic Area: Getting from Tianshui to Qin'an is very convenient. The Dadiwan site is a Neolithic cultural relic dating back 8,000-4,800 years. Here you can see the layout of primitive villages and travel back to ancient times, experiencing the origins and development of human civilization. History enthusiasts shouldn't miss this. • Noon - Evening: Beginning a culinary journey: Qin'an cuisine is known for its rich, hearty flavors that blend culinary characteristics from Qin, Sichuan, and Shanxi people. ◦ Sour and Spicy Tripe Soup: One of Qin'an's signature dishes, featuring crispy tender tripe in a deliciously sour and spicy broth. So many other delicious foods! Qin'an has amazing food! I'm sharing this reverse travel guide from my May Day holiday with everyone.

Planning a trip to Pingliang-Longnan-Gannan? This 12-day travel guide will take you on a tour of southern Gansu, so you won't miss a single exciting moment! -------- 🚗 Itinerary: Day 1: Set off for Pingliang and start your journey in Gansu! Day 2-3: Visit the beautiful scenery of Mount Kongtong, admire the magnificent Zhuanglang Terraces, and then head to Tianshui. Day 4: Depart from Tianshui and explore the natural wonders of Guan'e Valley. Day 5-6: Travel through Dangchang and Lazikou, arrive at Diebu and Langmu Temple, and discover the beauty of Lianbaoyeze. Day 7-8: Go deep into Aba, experience the mystery of Seda, and explore the history of Zhuokeji Chieftain's Fortress. Day 9: Visit Moon Bay and Waqie Pagoda Forest, admire the spectacular bends of the Yellow River and the unique charm of Huahu Scenic Area. Day 10-11: Pass through Luqu and Sangke, visit Labrang Monastery, and finally arrive in Lanzhou to end your wonderful journey in Gansu. Day 12: Return home safely and end your journey! 🏠 -------- Attraction Recommendations: ✨ Zhagana: The scenery here is simply fantastic! The Tibetan-style wooden houses are built along the mountains, giving you a rustic and pastoral feel! 🌊 Guan'e Valley: Want to experience the clear lake water? There are more than 20 lakes waiting for you to explore, and the steep mountains on both sides offer amazing views! 🌳 Mount Kongtong: It's simply a natural kingdom of plants and animals! The Danxia landform is breathtaking, and the majestic northern mountains are not to be missed! -------- Travel Essentials: 🎒 Pingliang-Longnan-Gannan Travel Checklist 👚 Clothing: Thick coat, sweater, and comfortable shoes to cope with the large temperature difference between morning and evening. 🎩 Accessories: Sunglasses, hat, and scarf for sun protection and warmth, and to make your photos more colorful. 💳 Documents: ID card, driver's license, and cash are essential for travel, don't forget them! 🍫 Food: Chocolate, cookies, and other snacks to satisfy your cravings during long car rides. 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, and Danshen dripping pills, just in case. -------- Pingliang-Longnan-Gannan, all the way, may these beautiful sceneries become an indelible mark in your heart, have a pleasant journey! 🌈

Zhuanglang County, Gansu Province Come to Zhuanglang County, Zhuanglang County, which belongs to Pingliang City, Gansu Province, is located in the central and eastern part of Gansu Province, on the western foot of Liupan Mountain, adjacent to Huating City in the east, Jingning County in the west, Longde County and Jingyuan County in Ningxia in the north, and Zhangjiachuan County and Qin'an County in the south. The total area is 1,553.14 square kilometers. With Zhuanglang apples and millions of acres of terraced fields, the summer must be super beautiful!

📌Introduction to scenic spots: Chaonaqiu is located on the top of Qiutou Mountain in the northeast of Shangzhai Village, Zhenghe Township, Zhuanglang County, with an altitude of 2,535 meters, 30 kilometers away from the county seat, and is one of the sources of the Wei River. Because it is located in the ancient Chaonaqiu forest, it is named Chaonaqiu. Chaonaqiu is composed of the front qiu and the back qiu. Qianqiu has Qiutou Mountain as its background, with an altitude of 2,200 meters. The area of ​​the pool is more than 30 acres, shaped like a sleeping silkworm. Its depth is unfathomable and its depth does not increase or decrease regardless of drought or flood in winter or summer. The surrounding area is flat and open, the soil is fertile and moist, and it is a good environment for the growth of trees. In summer and autumn, the lake is filled with rippling green waves, the setting sun melts into gold, and the forest is dyed in all colors, which is extremely attractive. Houqiu is located on the right side of Qiutou Mountain, less than half a mile away from Qianqiu, and is shaped like a crescent moon. It is not as bright and full as the previous one, but it is surprising for its unpredictable depth. The water level of the pool rises and falls, and red aquatic plants grow all over the water, making the surface of the pool red. The Buddhist Prajna Temple was built here. Many monks and laypeople from far away came here to visit, and the incense was burned constantly. 📌Delicious food: There are many kinds of wild vegetables growing on Chaona Qiuqiutou Mountain, such as fern, five-bead, thorny Chinese toon head, wormwood, lettuce, dandelion, horse lotus seeds, etc. The old ladies living nearby are also unable to sit idle and often come here to dig wild vegetables, because wild vegetables are not only nutritious, but eating them can also cure all kinds of diseases. 📌Transportation: Tourists can take trains, planes and other means of transportation to Zhuanglang County, and then transfer to local transportation to Chaonaqiu. 📌Notes: - When visiting Chaonaqiu, please abide by local customs and habits

✨ Zhuanglang Purple Gold Mountain, a place full of mystery and charm🧐! Today, with an excited heart, I came to this beautiful land, ready to explore everything it has to offer🚶. 🚗How to get there🚗: I chose to take public transportation, enjoying the scenery outside the window🌳, and before I knew it, I arrived at my destination🤩. 🎉What's fun🎉: 1. 🏔️Mountain climbing: The peaks of Purple Gold Mountain are steep, and the mountain roads are winding. I climbed up the mountain paths step by step🧗, feeling the embrace of the mountain breeze, and gained a full sense of achievement😜! 2. 🛕Visiting temples: There are many ancient and solemn temples🏯 on the mountain. I immersed myself in the thick religious atmosphere, feeling the purification of my soul🙏. 3. 🌳Appreciating natural scenery: The lush trees🌳, colorful flowers🌺, and the crystal-clear streams💧 made me feel as if I was in a fairyland🤩. 4. 🌌Watching the sunset: Waiting for the sunset🌇 at the mountain top, watching the sun gradually set, the sky dyed golden, that peaceful and beautiful scene, was intoxicating🤤. 🍲What's the specialty food🍲: 1. 🐔Zhuanglang roasted chicken: The chicken is tender and juicy, with a fragrance that lingers, making it unforgettable😋. 2. 🍜Handmade noodles: The long and chewy noodles with delicious soup, every bite is full of happiness😍. 3. 🌰Stir-fried chestnuts: The sweet and tasty chestnuts🌰, one after another, I just can't stop😜. This trip to Zhuanglang Purple Gold Mountain has allowed me to appreciate the charm of nature and experience the local customs🤝. The beautiful scenery and food here will become my fond memories📷. If I have the chance, I will come again to continue exploring more stories of this mysterious mountain🧐.