3-Day In-Depth Tour of Jingtai｜Yellow River Stone Forest × Yongtai Turtle City × Desert Flower Sea, Surprisingly Fun!

Quick Itinerary (Self-drive/Charter) 【DAY1】Yellow River Wonders ✨Must-See Highlights: - 🏞️Yellow River Stone Forest National Geopark (Longwan Village, Zhongquan Township, Jingtai County, Baiyin City) Admission 40 RMB｜Recommended visit 4h Best photo time: 5-7 PM - 🛶Sheepskin Rafting Experience (Viewing Platform Pier) Ticket 68 RMB｜About 30 minutes - 🌅Longwan Village Sunset Viewing Platform (Free) 【DAY2】Ancient Castle Starry Night ✨Must-See Highlights: - 🏰Yongtai Ancient City (27 km southwest of Jingtai County, Baiyin City) Free｜Open all day Best stargazing time: 2-3 AM - 🌻Tiaoshan Farm (Sitang Township, Jingtai County) Free｜Flower seasons April / July-August Recommended drone outfit: white/red flowing dress 【DAY3】Desert Jiangnan ✨Must-See Highlights: - 🕋Wufu Yan Temple Grottoes (Wufu Township, Jingtai County) Free｜8:30 AM - 5:30 PM - 🏖️Bolin Villa Sand Sliding (Free sandboards provided) - 🌾Shuichuan Wetland Reed Marsh (Shuichuan Town, Baiyin District, Baiyin City) Best reed viewing period: August-October 🍜 Taste of Jingtai 1️⃣ Donglaishun Old Shop (No. 122 Renmin Road, Jingtai County) Signature sour stewed meat｜11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 2️⃣ Shilin Renjia (50 meters from Longwan Village Scenic Entrance) Hand-grabbed lamb requires 1-hour advance booking｜68 RMB/jin 3️⃣ May Day Street Night Market (May Day Street, Jingtai County) Open 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM｜Average 30 RMB per person 🏡 Accommodation Guide 【Longwan Village】Recommended "Shanheju" Farmstay √ Family room 150 RMB with breakfast｜Contact 138xxxx5678 √ Features: Can book scenic tickets + free pick-up and drop-off 【Yongtai Ancient City】Recommended "Xingchenhai" Guesthouse √ Starry sky room 180 RMB｜Free telescope use √ Features: Ancient city night tour guide service 【Jingtai County Town】Recommended Sunshine Hotel √ Standard room 198 RMB｜Free parking √ Features: 24-hour hot water + self-service laundry 🚗 Transportation Tips 1️⃣ Lanzhou Airport → Yellow River Stone Forest: Airport shuttle bus (80 RMB/person) direct to scenic entrance 2️⃣ Recommended charter between attractions: 5-seat car 500 RMB/day (driver included) 3️⃣ Important reminders: ❗Nearest gas station to Yongtai Ancient City is 25 km away ❗Some roads inside Stone Forest only support mobile 4G 📸 Photography Guide 1️⃣ Yellow River Stone Forest: Best drone spot: Guanyin Cliff Viewing Platform No drone flying zone: Canyon core area 2️⃣ Yongtai Ancient City: Sunrise shooting spot: East City Gate Starry sky settings reference: ISO3200 30s f2.8 💡 Practical Tips - Plateau sun protection essentials: Sunglasses + SPF50 sunscreen + wide-brim hat - Must-bring items list: Thermos cup｜Lip balm｜Windbreaker - Folk taboos: Do not casually photograph elderly faces in the ancient city 💰 Expense Reference (3 days 2 nights) Transportation: 500-800 RMB/person Meals: 200-300 RMB/person Tickets: About 150 RMB/person