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Updated May 2024
- 5.54.7/571 ReviewFree"The three gorges of the Yellow River play guide, [View] It is recommended to stay in the scenic spot, [Interesting] The natural scenery is infinitely good, [Cost-effective] I look forward to your participation, and there may be surprises when walking on the boardwalk."Yongjing5.8km from downtownHighlights: The Three Gorges of the Yellow River is located in Yongjing County, Gansu Province. The Yellow River winds and twists when passing through here, forming three tall and deep canyons, namely Bingling Gorge, Liujia Gorge and Yanguo Gorge, which are also known as the Three Gorges of the Yellow River. Within the Three Gorges of the Yellow River, there are many resort scenic spots such as Liujiaxia Reservoir, Bingling Temple Grottoes, Taiji Island, etc. There are natural scenery such as canyons and reservoirs, cultural attractions such as Buddhist temples and grottoes, and entertainment projects such as farm picking, which are rich in content. The Three Gorges of the Yellow River is only 70 kilometers away from Lanzhou, making it a short-distance travel choice around Lanzhou. Liujiaxia Reservoir is on the north side of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. There is a direct bus from Lanzhou. Tourists who come to play will come here first. If you come by car from Lanzhou, you will first arrive at the dam in the scenic spot, where you can see the huge lake on the Yellow River created by the water conservancy project. It is located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, the river is very clear, the lake is also clear and green, and the environment is very beautiful. The end point of the boat is at Bingling Temple on the south side of the lake, and tickets can be purchased to enter the tour. Bingling Temple is built on the mountain. It is a cave temple mainly dominated by mountains. The surrounding mountains are all Danxia landforms, with rows of red rock walls steep and towering, as well as sister peaks, skull cliffs and other uniquely shaped red rock cliffs. Bingling Temple is a group of grottoes dug along the cliffs. There are four floors up and down, and there are more than 180 large and small grottoes. The grottoes were excavated in the Jin Dynasty. No matter their historical value, age and craftsmanship, they are no less than Dunhuang’s Momo. High Grotto. Visiting the Bingling Temple Grottoes, you can see a 15-meter-high Buddha sitting in the middle of the mountain wall from a distance. There are small caves on both sides and above of the Big Buddha, you can climb up the steps to visit them one by one. The Buddha statues in the small caves are different from the Buddha statues in the mainland because the local culture was influenced by the Hu people when the statues were made. After viewing the Bingling Temple Grottoes, it is usually in the afternoon, and you can return to the dam by boat. The dam is about 1 km away from Yongjing County and can be reached by walking westward for ten minutes. Taiji Island, Zaoyuan, and Lotus Garden are located 2 kilometers west of Yongjing County, which can be reached by taxi or on foot. This area is close to the Yellow River, with many ponds, wetlands and reeds and other landscapes, which are particularly beautiful in the desolate northwestern land. You can watch birds here in spring, watch lotus flowers here in summer, and pick jujubes that are rich in the local area in autumn. There are many entertainment activities. It takes about half a day to visit Taiji Island, Jujube Garden, Lotus Garden and other attractions. At noon, you can have a special lunch at a local farmhouse, and you can try the Yellow River carp. In the afternoon, drive back to Lanzhou.Show Less
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based on 12 reviews"Liujiaxia is located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, which is a canyon landscape formed by flowing water. The altitude is between 1560-2851 meters. It is one of the three gorges of the Yellow River. The rock formation gradually deepens and widens under the erosion of flowing water, and the water flow in the open and flat area slows down and gathers into a lake. The widest part is about 5900 meters, the length is about 26100 meters: mainly by the Yellow River water supply, the average flow rate is 877 cubic meters/sec."Yongjing6.1km from downtownHighlights: Located in Yongjing County, Linxia City, Gansu Province, Liujiaxia is home to the Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, Bingling Temple Grottoes and Tai Chi Island, as well as Liujiaxia Reservoir. Beginning from Liujiaxia Dam, Liujiaxia Reservoir reaches the narrows of Bingling Temple in the west, connects to Jiedong County and Linxia County in the south, and borders Yongjing County in the north. Liujiaxia Reservoir occupies a vast area. The reservoir sits on plateaus and in canyons, allowing visitors to return to the beauty of nature.Show Less
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What are some Best Things to Do in Yongjing?
Some Best Things to Do in Yongjing include:Yellow River Three Gorges|Liujiaxia
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yongjing?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yongjing include:Yellow River Three Gorges:4.7|Liujiaxia:4.6
At what locations in Yongjing can Best Things to Do in Yongjing be found?
The Best Things to Do in Yongjing are mainly located in:Yellow River Three Gorges:Yongjing|Liujiaxia:Yongjing
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