Northwest Road Trip | Two-Day Itinerary for Zhangye Danxia Landform

⛰Two-Day Itinerary Day 1: Mogao Caves—Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple—Zhangye Danxia Landform Day 2: Jiayuguan Fort—Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring 📍Detailed address: Linze County and Sunan County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province 🚗Transportation: Direct bus to the scenic area or self-driving 🕙Opening hours: Open all year round 💰Ticket price: CNY 200 per person 🌟Highlights of the scenic spots: [One] Zhangye Danxia Landform: The CNY 93 ticket includes a sightseeing bus. The tour route: Enter through the north gate—take the sightseeing bus—No. 1 Colorful Fairy Fate Terrace—No. 2 Colorful Sea of Clouds Terrace—No. 3 Jinxiu Terrace—No. 4 Colorful Rainbow Terrace. Make sure to arrive before sunset, as the sunset is truly stunning and incredibly photogenic. [Two] Mogao Caves: It's best to book a morning visit as there are relatively fewer people. After visiting the caves, you can go to the exhibition hall, which showcases the history and culture of the Mogao Caves, the construction process of the caves, and replicas of special caves. [Three] Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring: The Starry Sky Concert is a seasonal event, held annually from July to early October for over three months, starting at 7:50 pm. If you want to attend, please note the time. The stars are brightest around 9 pm at Mingsha Mountain. You can bring your own water and snacks. Red or white clothing is recommended for photos. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so it's advisable to bring a jacket. 📌Tips: [One] It's best to bring a down jacket or windproof coat in winter to avoid catching a cold. [Two] It is recommended to check the weather forecast before traveling, as the experience on cloudy days is not ideal. [Three] For those prone to motion sickness, motion sickness patches are a must-have for this long journey.