Things to do in Kangle

Zhuzigou in Luming Township, Kangle, Linxia is part of the Taizi Mountain series and is a great place to escape the summer heat. There is a gully sandwiched between two mountains. On one side is a meadow like a green carpet, on the other side is a pine forest, with a small river in the middle. You can camp and ride horses deep in the scenic area. It is truly a Feng Shui treasure land.

The Birch Forest Scenic Area is located in Kangle County, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. There are large tracts of birch forests with dense trees, overlapping mountains and gurgling streams. Climbing up the stairs, you can see the Bald Qiang wooden house in Boonie Bears, as well as many amusement facilities. Children love it very much.

I had long heard that after seeing Jiuzhaigou, no other waterscape compares, but seeing it with my own eyes truly made me understand its awe. Crystal-clear lakes unfold quietly in the valleys, their colors shifting with the light, displaying varying shades of blue and green, surrounded by colorful forests and cascading waterfalls. A mountain breeze rustles through the trees, and reflections shimmer gently on the water's surface, like stepping into a real-life fairyland. The hustle and bustle of the world is soothed by this landscape, leaving only a heart full of tenderness and wonder.

The views here are truly magnificent and make the journey worth every minute! A quick tip for future visitors: get here early to beat the cable car crowds. We arrived at 9:40 AM and had an 80-minute wait before boarding at 11:00 AM. If you have fellow travellers with difficulties walking long distances be sure to get the tcikets for the scenic bus ride as it was sold out when we tried buying on-site.​We opted for the bento lunch box package, which ended up being surprisingly delicious and super hit-the-spot after all the walking. Note that the lunch pick-up location is at the Visitor Center near the exit and is only available from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If you plan to start early, packing a small snack is a smart idea!

It's really a good place [scenery]

Family, anyone understand?! This trip was absolutely amazing! The scenery was breathtaking, every corner a surprise and a moment of romance. The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the value for money was incredible. I wanted to go crazy for it!

The flying apsaras of Purang were truly stunning, their magnificent attire exuding an aura of wealth. The various monks' robes also offered explanations for what I had seen in Qinghai, Gansu, and Tibet, providing clarity. The Thangka exhibit was particularly photogenic; I took pictures along the way, and the extended design of the exhibition booth was also excellent. I didn't have time to delve into the deeper meanings of the Thangka paintings. The display of Thangka pigments was also exceptionally exquisite and not to be missed.

Kumbum Monastery is also a monastery with distinctive Tibetan Buddhist characteristics. The Lotus Pagoda was built by Tsongkhapa's mother according to her son's request to "build a stupa at his birthplace," thus marking the origin of Kumbum Monastery. Later, because "the stupa came first, then the monastery," it acquired the Chinese name "Kumbum Monastery." It is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug school. It holds a high position among believers and is an important religious activity and pilgrimage site in Northwest China.

Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park is fabulous. One of the top three things I have done on this tour. I used Trip.com to get out to the park and that was very easy. Shuttle buses are necessary to get between the various vantage points. I would come for longer next time and do the zip line. I got an 8am bus from Xiaoxihu Subway Station and it leaves the Park at 12pm to return back to the city.