Is this the Western Regions in your mind?

Although it is called an ancient city, it is actually basically undeveloped and unpromoted. There are still some locals who still live here as usual Outside the town is the endless Gobi Desert, and in the distance is the Qilian Mountains🏞 The loess rammed walls surround nearly a hundred quaint houses🏘 The occasional passing residents, the sound of carriage bells, the breeze in the desert A casual shot is a beautiful picture of the Western Regions🗺 This uninvited guest couldn't help but slow down his pace. . 🎈This is the Yongtai Ancient City🏯, which is a 2.5-hour drive from Lanzhou. It is a military fortress built by the Ming government to defend against the invasion of ethnic minorities in the north. It was built in the 36th year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1608) and has a history of more than 400 years. It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit. . ✅✅✅Recommended features: 1⃣ Ancient buildings The walls and gates built of rammed earth look very old. There are still nearly a hundred old houses made of loess in the city, including residences, schools and other buildings, which are very different from the newly built ancient cities in various places. . 2⃣0 business 0 development There are only convenience stores and small restaurants serving local residents. There are no small commodity stores and no noisy commercial facilities. Everything is so authentic, which beats all the ancient cities in China. . 3⃣ Take photos and produce films The desert scenery, ancient city gates and houses are suitable for photos of all styles. The ancient city under the afterglow of the sunset is even more atmospheric . 4⃣A great place for stargazing It is far away from the city and there is no light pollution. You can see the spectacular starry sky and Milky Way at night. . 5⃣ Few people There are few tourists here, and it is quiet and peaceful. Very suitable for friends who like unpopular places . 📍Navigation: Yongtai Ancient City, Baiyin, Gansu 🎫Tickets: None 🅿️There is a large parking lot outside the city, no parking fee . ‼ ️Tips 1. There are only two small restaurants in the city where you can eat 2. There are several B&Bs in the city, you can consult for accommodation yourself 3. Yongtai Ancient City is close to Wuwei, so it is highly recommended to visit it together . 🚗3 days and 2 nights itinerary suggestions 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Lanzhou ➠ Yongtai Ancient City ➠ Wuwei Museum ➠ Dayun Temple ➠ Tengger Desert Scenic Area 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Wuwei Confucian Temple➠Xixia Museum➠South City Gate➠Kumaraji Temple➠Haizang Temple➠Desert Sculpture Park 𝐃𝐚𝐲3: Leitai Han Tomb➠Baita Temple➠Shenzhou Desert Wildlife Park➠Return . 🏠Stay | Hampton by Hilton Wuwei ✔Convenient parking and many surrounding facilities ✔ Clean and tidy . 🥙【Food Recommendation】 ▪Wang Lao San De Lin’s Special Lamb Delights: Local specialty noodles, paired with fried lamb offal, very appetizing! ▪Laohezhou Laoma Dapanji: A decades-old restaurant that only serves Dapanji. The chicken is tender and tasty