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-The national geological park that is about to disappear 🪨

🌟The Yellow River Stone Forest National Geopark is located in Jingtai County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province. It is famous for its unique stone forest landform and Yellow River scenery. It is a perfect combination of geological wonders and cultural history. The following is a detailed gameplay guide: 1. Basic Information - Address: [RoundNails] Longwan Village, Zhongquan Town, Jingtai County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province - Opening hours: [8:00]8:00-18:00 (peak season: April-October), off-season hours may be adjusted. - Tickets: 🎫 - About 40 yuan per person in peak season, discounts in off-season. - [Tricycle] Shuttle bus + electric car package is about 85 yuan (must be purchased, the distance within the scenic area is far). - Sheepskin rafting, donkey cart and other experience items are charged separately. 2. Transportation 1. Self-driving: 🚗 - From Lanzhou: about 2.5 hours drive (150 km), 🛣 take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway (G6) and turn to Provincial Highway 217. - Depart from Baiyin: about 1.5 hours (70 km). - 🅿️The parking lot in the scenic area charges about 10 yuan per day. 2. Public transportation: [Tramcar] - Take a bus from Lanzhou Bus Station to Jingtai County (about 2 hours), and then transfer to the bus from Jingtai to Longwan Village (about 1 hour). 3. Must-see attractions and experiences✅ 1. Yinmagou Grand Canyon (core scenic area): - Take a donkey cart or hike through the spectacular Stone Forest Canyon, with towering stone pillars on both sides that resemble a mighty army. - Photo spots: 📷 Pictographic stones such as "Dragon Looking Back" and "Lion Guarding the Gate". 2. Yellow River sheepskin rafting: - Take a raft from Longwan Village Pier and go downstream (about 30 minutes) to experience the wonders of the Yellow River and the Stone Forest. 3. Observation Deck: - Xishan Square: overlooking the Yellow River meander and the panoramic view of the stone forest, 🌅especially magnificent at sunrise and sunset🌄. - Shenlong Terrace: 📸An excellent location for photographing stone forests and rural scenery. 4. Film and TV shooting locations: - The filming locations of TV series and movies such as "The Myth" and "The World's Granary", where you can check in at the same scenes. 5. Longwan Village: - Experience the farmhouse and taste local delicacies such as Yellow River carp and gray bean soup. 4. Recommended Tour Routes - One-day tour: Scenic area entrance ➡️ Shuttle bus to Longwan Village ➡️ Sheepskin rafting ➡️ Donkey cart tour of Yinmagou ➡️ Hike or electric car to the viewing platform ➡️ Return. - In-depth tour (2 days): - Day 1: Visit the main scenic area of ​​Shilin and stay at Longwan Village B&B. - Day 2: Hike to nearby Panlong Cave, Laolong Bay and other niche attractions. 5. Notes 1. Clothing: There are many gravel roads in the scenic area. 👟It is recommended to wear non-slip sports shoes, 🧢a sun hat, and [SunGlasses] sunglasses. 2. Weather: Spring and autumn are the best ([Seeding] April-May, [FallenLeaf] September-October). In summer, be careful to protect yourself from the sun; in winter, it is cold and windy. 3. Security: ⚠️ - There may be occasional rockfalls in the canyon, so stay away from dangerous cliffs. - When rafting on the Yellow River, you must obey the rafting crew's instructions and wear a life jacket. 4. Environmental protection: 🈲No climbing of stone pillars or scratching of rocks. 6. Nearby joint tours - Yongtai Ancient City (about 1 hour drive): a military fortress from the Ming Dynasty, suitable for photography. - Jingtai Turtle City: The ruins of an ancient city in the desert, full of vicissitudes. 💎The Yellow River Stone Forest combines natural wonders with cultural experiences, and is suitable for tourists who like geological scenery, photography and slow travel. [Calendar] Plan your route in advance to avoid the holiday crowds and experience its stunning and tranquility!
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Posted: Apr 17, 2025
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