Winter~Lanzhou Ink Wash Danxia

🌟 Basic Information Location: Xinghua Village, Shuping Town, Yongdeng County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province Rating: National AAAA-level scenic area, known as the "Earth Ink Wash Painting" Features: Red mountain bay landform, featuring Danxia cliffs, solitary peaks, secluded valleys, and other wonders, with colors as elegant as ink wash paintings 📅 Opening Hours and Tickets Opening Hours: Peak Season (May-October): 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM (ticket sales stop at 6:00 PM) Off-Season (November-April): 9:00 AM - 5:00/5:30 PM (weekends extended by 30 minutes, ticket sales stop at 4:00/4:30 PM) Tickets: Adult Ticket: 80 RMB (includes sightseeing bus) Discount Ticket: 60 RMB (children/seniors) Combo Ticket: 130 RMB (ticket + sightseeing bus + choice of zipline or flying boat) Reservation: Advance booking required on the official platform, entry with ID card ⛺【Tips for Activities】: 🗺️ Core Tour Route (3-5 hours) 🚌 Sightseeing Bus Route (recommended) Visitor Center → Silk Road Ancient Path → Danjing Scenic Spot → Silk Road Sunset Glow → Silk Road Eagle → Flying Sky Exploration → Nine-Color Danqing → Sand Charm Camel Bells → Return 🌟 Must-Visit Spots Silk Road Sunset Glow: Best before sunset, mountains appear gilded, ideal for panoramic photography Nine-Color Danqing: The most colorful area, with over 30 minerals creating gradients, excellent for drone photography (registration required) Danjing Scenic Spot: The highest point in the scenic area (elevation 1949 meters), offering panoramic views, elevator access available Danxia Plank Road: 3.5 km long, close-up views of Danxia textures, crossing the 200-meter Ruyi Bridge, about 1.5 hours hiking 🛬【Itinerary】: Must-Photo Spots: Silk Road Sunset Glow Viewing Platform: Panoramic shots of the continuous red mountains Nine-Color Danqing: Close-ups of the colorful mountain bodies Danxia Plank Road: Corner shots framed naturally by rock walls Danjing Scenic Spot: Overlooking the entire Danxia landform panorama 🧡【Tips】: Equipment List: Essentials: ID card, non-slip shoes (plank road has many gravel areas), sun protection kit (SPF30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat), windbreaker (day-night temperature difference 10-20℃) Photography: Wide-angle + telephoto lenses, tripod (for night scenes) Food: Limited dining options inside the scenic area, recommended to bring your own snacks and water