Far more than Danxia!Thousand-year ancient temples, snow-capped meadows, coming here is equivalent to seeing the entire Hexi

“Chao Nine to Five” and “Langji Tianya” are never antonyms. It is unrealistic to get rid of the existing identity and personality. The occasional “small business” is the normal life. In addition to a short escape on weekends, “going to the Northwest” has become one of the things that many people must do in their lives. “If you don’t reach the northwest, you don’t know the vastness of the world; if you don’t reach Zhangye, you don’t know the beauty of Hexi.” Some people think that this sentence is too exaggerated. But only those who have actually been to Zhangye will understand that it is not only not an exaggeration, but even too low-key! Here is not only the most beautiful colorful Danxia in China, but also the exquisite millennium grotto ancient temple, the wildest rapeseed flower sea and the majesty of the world’s first royal racecourse. The glacier relics also guard the ancient civilization of the Yugu people. This is Zhangye! Snow-capped mountains and glaciers, forests and grasslands, colorful Danxia, ​​Tianchou fertile fields, wetland migratory birds, desert dunes, all kinds of landforms complement each other. Coming to Zhangye is equivalent to seeing the entire Hexi. “Don’t expect snow on the top of Qilian Mountain, mistake Zhangye as the south of the Yangtze River”, located on the Qilian Mountain and Heihe Wetland two national nature reserves, “Jinzhangye” is absolutely rich in products and is one of the sweetest western cities. “Zhang Guoyi, to communicate with the Western Regions”, this important Silk Road town that cannot be avoided in history textbooks, is there anything that makes people dream about? In order to uncover the mystery of the most shining city in the Hexi Corridor, Xiao Feijun invited Xiaohongshu travel expert and a wild horse to jointly start the “longing for travel”! This time the small loop line gathers the 13 most distinctive attractions in Zhangye. It only takes four days and three nights to unlock the other side of life. Driving through the wildest wild cattle ditch, driving on China’s most beautiful National Highway 227, the crock SUV Valli, which drove smoothly in the city, came to Zhangye to meet the needs of all scenes. Day1 Zhangye-Colorful Danxia-Binggou Danxia-Alien Valley-Linze Day2 Linze-Bals Snow Mountain-Sunan Yugu Autonomous County-Yeniugou-Zhuoer Mountain Day3 Zhuoer Mountain-Qilian Mountain Grassland-Shandan Army Horse Farm-Biandukou-Mati Temple-Minle County Day4 Minle County-Big Buddha Temple-Ganzhou Market-Bell and Drum Tower-Zhangye Not only clocked in the most classic attractions, but also went to undeveloped ultra-niche destinations. Accompany you to camp in the starry sky and view the scenery in the snow, and Valli realizes the “duplex life” that he yearns for. Hurry up and follow the “Letter of Yearning” to decrypt Zhangye together! Color, type, wild Explore the different faces of Danxia The first stop /Colorful Danxia/ Accidentally knocked over the palette Speaking of Zhangye, the first thing that comes to my mind is the famous colorful Danxia at home and abroad. It was named one of the seven most beautiful Danxia landforms in China by China National Geographic. “The Sun Also Rises” and many other movies were shot here. After the rain from June to September, I came to Qicai Danxia to directly refresh my understanding of the colors of nature. And the colorful Danxia on a sunny day is also unique, with the half-red clouds and the setting sun on the horizon, it is almost as if you have strayed into the Flame Mountain. Stimulate on a hot air balloon or paraglider, and you can also see Danxia from different angles, and you can have a panoramic view of the scenery. The Danxia-shaped popsicles that are very popular in the check-in scenic area are delicious and commemorative~ The second stop /Binggou Danxia/ The world’s first wonder Because there is no strategy, it would be a pity to miss the “Top Ten Magical Geographical Wonders of the World”. Binggou Danxia is an excellent place to see Danxia’s shape. China’s first mullion-shaped palace-like Danxia landform lives up to its reputation. It only takes 2 hours to visit Daxitian, Xiaoxitian and the iconic “Phantom of the Louvre”, and you will be amazed by the extraordinary craftsmanship of nature. You can also see the Qilian Snow Mountain in the distance, making it even more spectacular under the collision. The third station /Alien Valley/ Interstellar Theme Geopark There is no fixed viewing platform and shuttle bus in the outer star valley, which is more free and primitive. Condensed here is wilderness, hills, and Gobi, which is different from colorful Danxia by its majestic and majestic desolate wildness. The most worth visiting is the Jupiter Valley. Walking in the weird-shaped mountains such as “Tianshu Gorge”, “Meditation Tube”, and “Jupiter Canyon”, your eyes are straight. There are no fences, aerial photography is allowed, stop and go, and the Alien Valley where you only meet a few tourists in a small crowd for half a day is also very suitable for road blockbusters! With the original Danxia Stone Forest as the background, pretend to take a day trip to the “Alternative Planet”. The whole journey is dominated by sand and gravel roads and has many corners. The Valli driven by Xiaofeijun is equipped with 1.5T aviation-grade turbocharged power with a maximum power of 108KW, which can be easily handled throughout the journey. Tips: The preferential fare is 60 yuan/person, and the self-driving fee needs to be charged 40 yuan/person. Remember to take a detailed map of the scenic spot, and there will be road signs at the fork. Snow mountains, hills, grasslands Set foot in a more niche beautiful scenery The first stop /Bars Sacred Mountain/ Secrets of Western China Bars means “tall, majestic, and sacred” in the Yugur language, and the ancient grassland ethnic Yugu people live under the mountain. On the way to the road by car, looking at the giant snow peaks known as the “Alps of the East”, there is only beauty without vicissitudes. From 2200 meters to 5118 meters above sea level, the rare high drop returns with a variety of landscapes, crossing rivers, snow-capped mountains, mountains and grasslands, which are very rare. Hiking straight to the foot of the glacier ruins, so that outdoor enthusiasts adrenaline surge. The snowy mountains are cold in all seasons. It is recommended to wear down jackets, gloves, high-top waterproof shoes, and prepare some snacks and hot water for timely replenishment. Xiao Feijun took out the prepared down jacket from Valli’s roof rack and put it on. It is very convenient to have a car with a large space during the journey, even if it is more than enough to put in a full set of camping equipment. For safety reasons, the scenic spot will uniformly arrange mountain bikes and local drivers. It takes 3 hours to go back and forth on the mountain road, and you need to walk from the viewing platform to the foot of the snow-capped mountain. The companion who is not going up the mountain puts the back seat down to turn into a big bed room, and sits directly in the big flat in Valli’s car to see the snow-capped mountains through the car window, which is warm and relaxing. You don’t have to force the journey, just feel comfortable and happy. The second stop /Bison ditch/ The source of the Heihe River Basin Few people know the section from the snow-capped mountains through the Yeniugou to the Qilian Mountain grasslands, and few have driven there by themselves, but the scenery is so beautiful that people can’t believe it. The snow-capped mountains that can be seen everywhere, the high primordial spirits full of mountains and plains, will be even more beautiful when the flowers bloom into the sea in July. The aerial photography on this road is very beautiful, but some roads may be closed for road repairs. You can do more strategies or ask the locals before you leave, and you must pay attention to safety on the rugged mountain roads. The Valli driven by Xiao Feijun is equipped with AEB automatic emergency braking, and timely detection of obstacles such as cattle and sheep makes this self-driving trip safer and more worry-free. The third station /Zall Mountain/ Oriental Little Switzerland The most quintessential section of Qilian Mountain is Zhuoer Mountain. Large fields of rape blossoms in the field in July, the scenery is like overturning the color palette, the wind is blowing and the grass grows, everything around is quiet, and it becomes beautiful and simple like a fairy tale. Staying for a night near Zhuoer Mountain, you will also meet the reddest sunset and the densest galaxy-taking photos with red clouds on the hillside, and admiring the majestic snow-capped mountains under the bright starry sky. You will remember the splendor for a lifetime. Fourth stop /Qilian Prairie/ The vast grasslands comparable to Xinjiang As a child who grew up in the south of the Yangtze River, his yearning for the grassland is no less than for the sea. As long as you continue to drive for an hour, you will be able to come to the boundless vast grassland. In contrast, the herds of cattle and sheep have also become cute little black and white dots. The Jingyangling Pass is not far from the prairie, and the colorful prayer flags flutter under the blue sky and white clouds. The prairie of faith is dotted with smoke and fire. Walk around a few more times, praying for the safety of your family, and looking forward to a peaceful and well-being years to come. Fifth stop /Shandan Horse Farm/ The world’s largest royal racecourse After three thousand years of ups and downs, here still retains the vitality of the first royal racecourse. A large group of majestic and mighty horses galloped past, with thunderous noises and valiant appearances. Under the blue sky and white clouds in July, hundreds of thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers are magnificent, with no edge, more primitive and unrestrained than the sea of ​​flowers anywhere. Riding a majestic military horse at the Shandan Military Racecourse is simply a noble enjoyment of ancient emperors and nobles, and it is extremely cost-effective. Not only that, the plateau yogurt, wild mushrooms and characteristic lake fish on the horse farm are great benefits for foodies, and the taste is definitely beyond expectations~ Sixth stop /Biandukou/ Beautiful 10,000 acres of rape blossoms The most splendid rape field in Zhangye is in Biandukou. It is more niche and wild than Menyuan. It is so bright that it has collected the sun fragments all over the mountains and plains. It is simply the most beautiful summer in China. It is also the only place to pass from the Qilian Mountain grassland to Mati Temple. It runs along National Highway 227, passing power plants and grasslands, and is accompanied by the snow peaks and Danxia of Qilian Mountains. It is known as “one of the three most beautiful national roads in China.” “It is the most relaxing part of Xiao Feijun’s whole journey to play his favorite songs and sing along with Valli’s high-quality speakers. The road conditions on this road are good, but accidentally ran into a snowy day. With the help of Valli’s ACC full-speed adaptive cruise, Xiaofeijun kept the distance with the car in front and automatically followed; LKA lane keeping assist can also be used in Xiaofei When Jun drove the car, he took the initiative to correct the car and return to the lane, and driving became a kind of enjoyment. The self-driving time on this day was a bit long. Valli, who accompanied him all the way, used AI intelligent voice to remind Xiao Feijun to take a break. The co-pilot’s companion even watched a movie on the big screen of the car connected to the car to relieve boredom and properly move the movie theater. Ancient temple, bell and drum tower, food Learn about the human history of a city The first stop / Horseshoe Temple/ The highest cave group “Thousand-year Horseshoe Temple, the sound of Buddha’s chants” is clearly a Buddhist holy art cave with the same name as Mogao Grottoes, but it is hidden in the snow-capped mountains and has become a niche destination in the northwest. After climbing the grottoes for thirty-three days with both hands and feet, it is hard to imagine how indomitable the ancients were to build so many exquisite caves. The more than 500 cliff niches in the Thousand Buddha Caves, the solemn Gesar Palace next to them, and the extremely precious Jinta Temple special caves (requires appointment) are all worth visiting. It basically closes at 6 o’clock in the evening, so please pay attention to plan enough time~ The second stop /Big Buddha Temple/ China’s largest indoor reclining Buddha This thousand-year-old temple of Dafo Temple has always been a royal palace in the Western Xia Dynasty. The magnificent architecture, exquisite and complicated murals and a 34.5-meter-long reclining Buddha established the status of “the famous temple on the front, the holy land of the Buddha country”. “The sleeping Buddha sleeps for a long time for thousands of years and never wakes up. The person who asks will always ask forever and never know.” The Buddhist temple that has astounded the years has become the destination of ancient and modern pilgrims, and it has also become a paradise for photographers with the slight afterglow on the copper bell. The third station /Bell and Drum Tower/ The largest bell and drum tower remaining Almost every city in the Hexi Corridor will have a Drum Tower, but this Drum Tower is currently the largest remaining. Hidden in the urban area of ​​Zhangye, it was a symbol of power in the past during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Now it has become a landmark building, and it becomes more brilliant after the lights are turned on at night. Fourth stop /Ganzhou market/ A food street that locals also love The Ganzhou Market, hidden in the downtown area of ​​Zhangye, is a collection of the best food in Zhangye. Not only the price is authentic, but the quantity per serving is also huge. It basically won’t step on thunder. It is a food street that locals will go to besides tourists. Freshly made apricot tea, authentic egg and milk glutinous rice, long queues of green onion pancakes, must-eat small bowls of fish noodles with various side dishes, Q and smooth. The skewers of any family here are comparable to Xinjiang mutton skewers. The skewers are fragrant on the outside and tender on the inside, and are extremely delicious. All kinds of snacks made Xiaofeijun stand against the wall. The beauty of Zhangye is far more than Danxia. And this “longing for trip” with Valli showed Xiao Feijun a different kind of vivid and beautiful Zhangye. Perhaps the meaning of travel lies in carefully understanding a city and local people. Not only seeking quickness during the journey, but not only seeking more to do strategy, but turning to the B-side of life, your true feelings are the most important thing. When returning to the city, Valli will still accompany him, walking through the familiar streets and lanes, looking forward to the next new departure. The Chinese Crock Tribe is jointly initiated by Xinbaojun Valli, Feekr Travel and Crock Attitude. Young people who love to travel and love crocks are here to talk about their ideals and travel together. Come and join us!