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4 Million Years of Geological Wonders! Ultimate Travel Guide to the Yellow River Stone Forest

️【Stunning! 4 Million Years of Geological Wonders】 Here lies the most magical stone forest in Northwest China! Ride a donkey cart through the canyon, drift down the Yellow River on a sheepskin raft, and every snapshot looks like a blockbuster Western movie! 🤩 ✨Top 4 Coolest Activities: 1️⃣ Yinma Valley Grand Canyon · Ride a donkey cart through 4.5 km of fantastic stone forest 🐎 · See the pictographic peaks "Eagle Looking Back" and "Qu Yuan Asking the Sky" · Hear donkey hooves echoing through the thousand-year-old canyon 💰50 RMB per cart (fits 3-5 people) 2️⃣ Sheepskin Rafting · The oldest mode of transportation on the Yellow River · Listen to raftmen humming Northwest folk tunes · Experience the magical combination of the stone forest meeting the Yellow River 🚣 Life jackets are mandatory 3️⃣ Twenty-Two Bends Road · Stunning aerial views! · Overlook the oasis and Yellow River with a 200-meter drop · A guaranteed blockbuster photo spot 4️⃣ Film Location Check-in Filming sites of "The Myth" and "The Grain Depot" Easily recreate famous movie scenes 🎥 🔥【1-Day Lazy Route】 08:00 Enter park → Take shuttle to Longwan Village 09:00 Sheepskin raft drifting 10:30 Donkey cart into Yinma Valley (crazy photo ops) 12:30 Climb the viewing platform for panoramic shots 14:00 Visit ancient waterwheel + enjoy authentic local lunch 🏨【Highly Recommended Accommodations】 ▫️Jingtai Stone Forest Grand Hotel (Prime location in the park 📍 Huanghe Stone Forest, Jingtai County) · 140 rooms + conference rooms · Includes breakfast, 200+ RMB/night ▫️Yellow River Stone Forest Longwan Hotel (Near the dock 📍 Longwan Village, Jingtai County) · Super friendly owner who offers fruit · 2-minute walk to rafting dock ▫️Farmhouse Kang Bed Experience (Authentic stay 📍 Inside Longwan Village) · Sleep in a cave dwelling + eat hand-pulled lamb · Pure Northwest nightlife style 🌙 ⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls】 1. Entrance ticket 40 RMB + shuttle fee extra 2. Bargain reasonably for activities 3. 2-hour drive from Lanzhou 4. Recommended gear: Hiking shoes + sun protection essentials Bring your own snacks and drinks 💎【Super Useful Tips】 · Snap empty blockbuster shots before 8 AM · Best time to visit: September to October (no harsh sun!) · Stop by Yongtai Ancient City on the way (1-hour drive) 📍Exact Address: Yellow River Stone Forest National Geopark, Jingtai County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Follow me to unlock more hardcore Northwest China adventures! 🐫✨
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