[2024 Lanzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Lanzhou Shifo Valley National Forest Park (Updated Nov)

Shifogou | Autumn Exclusive, Enjoy the Best of Autumn|||Autumn is a colorful season.

|||Autumn is a colorful season. Shifogou | Autumn Exclusive, Enjoy the Best of Autumn 🍁|||Autumn is a colorful and poetic season. In this season, the autumn scenery of Shifogou is even more beautiful, attracting countless tourists to visit. Shifogou is located in the suburbs of the city and is a tourist destination mainly known for its natural scenery. As soon as you enter Shifogou, you can feel a breath of fresh air coming towards you, as if you are in a natural oxygen bar. Walking along the winding path, the trees on both sides have already changed into golden autumn clothes, and the sunlight shines through the leaves, making people marvel at the magic and beauty of nature. Walking into the deep valley, the scenery inside is even more unique. The mountains are undulating, the forests are dense, and the red leaves are all over the mountains, as if you are in a huge landscape painting. The distant peaks are even more majestic under the autumn sun. The leaves nearby rustle in the autumn wind, as if telling the story of autumn. In addition to the natural scenery, Shifogou also has rich cultural landscapes. There is an ancient stone Buddha temple in the valley, where the incense is strong and the Buddha statues are solemn, making people feel a sense of tranquility and peace. While enjoying the autumn scenery, you can also visit the temple to pray and experience the profound Buddhist culture. 🚗 Take bus No. 44 to the terminal station, then transfer to bus No. F44 at the same station, and get off after two stops. You can also take bus No. 751 directly to the visitor service center.

Lanzhou Shifogou, explore the natural secret realm.

🎈 Everyone, Lanzhou Shifogou is truly a hidden gem, and its stunning scenery is definitely worth exploring 😜! 👉 In the morning, depart from the city center and take bus 44 or a carpool to the entrance of Shifogou 🚍. Then, walk about 2 km to reach the core scenic area. Once inside, your first stop should be Shifo Cave 🕳. The cave is adorned with stone Buddha images, exuding a mysterious atmosphere that seems to tell ancient stories 📜. 👉 Next, head to Foyin Valley. This small valley features a massive natural boulder with a 3-meter-high Buddha character carved into it, creating a majestic sight 👍. The valley is also home to various species of lilac trees, which bloom in vibrant purple, white, pink, and red hues during April and May, filling the air with their delightful fragrance 🌸. 👉 At noon, savor local delicacies at a farmyard restaurant within the scenic area 🥘, such as roasted potatoes and cold wild vegetables, which are incredibly delicious 😋. 👉 In the afternoon, follow the hiking trail to Yunding Mountain 🚶‍♂️. Enjoy the lush green mountains and clear waters, breathe in the fresh air, and appreciate the beauty of nature 🌳. Upon reaching Yunding Mountain, you can overlook the entire Shifogou, with distant rolling mountains and nearby lush forests, offering a refreshing and invigorating experience 😃. 👉 In the evening, watch the beautiful sunset from Yunding Mountain 🌅, as the sun slowly sets and the sky turns a warm orange-red, creating a romantic atmosphere 💕. Then, take the scenic area's sightseeing bus or walk down the mountain to conclude a wonderful day 😉. Lanzhou Shifogou, a place you'll never want to leave 💖

Lanzhou's very own "Potala Palace" - Shifo Valley Lingyan Temple.

If you're too busy with work to travel far, take a weekend stroll along the quiet forest paths and visit Lanzhou's Potala Palace - Shifo Valley Lingyan Temple. It's sure to bring you joy. After all, the shackles of the mundane cannot bind a free spirit. Shifo Valley National Forest Park is located in the southern mountains of Qilihe District, Lanzhou, 16 km from the city center, about a 40-minute drive from Lanzhou! Tickets: CNY 12 per person, CNY 6 for students and seniors. Sightseeing bus: CNY 10 round-trip. October 27 is the second Shifo Valley Scenic Area Autumn Foliage Hiking Festival. If you want to hike, take a stroll.

Let the autumn wind take away my thoughts and my...

In Lanzhou, autumn has a unique charm, and there is a must-visit place for Lanzhou people in autumn. That is the Yunding Mountain Scenic Area of Lanzhou Shifo Gou National Forest Park. When you drive to Machang Village, go all the way to the end, and you will come to this place like a paradise. The ticket price here is very friendly, only 12 yuan, but it can bring you endless surprises and shocks. After entering the scenic area, the fork on the left is a red birch forest. The leaves are already golden and slowly falling, as if a golden rain is pouring down in front of you. The golden color, like a brush, is arbitrarily swaying between the sky and the earth. Each leaf is like a work of art carefully carved by nature, which is so beautiful that it is intoxicating. Continue along the road, the wooden plank road and the small Sami trail add a unique mark to autumn. The wooden plank road is particularly quiet under the embellishment of fallen leaves, as if it is a passage to the fairyland. The small Sami trail is full of Zen, allowing people to feel the tranquility of their hearts while admiring the autumn scenery. The staff informed that around October 10th may be the most beautiful time here. At that time, the leaves of the red birch forest will reach the most brilliant state, and the entire scenic area will be covered by gold. The effect of aerial photography must be even more amazing. This makes people look forward to it, and can't wait to set foot on this land again, to appreciate the ultimate autumn scenery, to feel the magic of nature, and to cherish this unforgettable time. Lanzhou's autumn has become more colorful because of the Yunding Mountain Scenic Area of Shifo Gou National Forest Park, and it has become a permanent memory in the hearts of Lanzhou people.

Stone Buddha Valley

In Lanzhou, there is a valley with 80% forest coverage from the Cultural Palace towards Agan Town—Stone Buddha Valley. The valley is not deep, with a steep slope. Climbing along the plank road is relatively effortless. There is a large-scale Tibetan Buddhist temple under construction. Climbing around the mountain behind the Buddha Garden takes about 1 hour to reach the top. On the way down, find a farmhouse, have some Sanpao tea, and enjoy local Lanzhou snacks like Jiangshui noodles and Pobu shanzi. Then, have a mushroom pot while chatting. The cool weather, elegant environment, and ample oxygen make half a day pass by unnoticed. 🚉Transportation Guide: There are No. 44 buses or taxis from the Cultural Palace to the mountain, and there are also small vans dedicated to transporting people. Tickets are 12 yuan, and you don't need to take the park's internal vehicles.

There is a spiritual temple in Shifogou, Lanzhou. It is in the center of Shifogou. The entire Shifogou National Forest Park is 16 kilometers away from Lanzhou. This temple is magnificent and beautiful, and it is the shape of Tibetan Buddhism. Here is the stone Buddha, only the stone Buddha Temple, the entire stone Buddha ditch is also named. A pair of black lions at the door, not much, but it is commensurate with this small door. The walls are all white, red and yellow, and the three colors are the color of the exterior wall. There is a rain curtain hanging above the threshold. The stone Buddha temple is splendid, although it is not pure gold, but the feeling is also a burning sparkle, the golden stupa, there is also a treasure cover, the part of the temple is also golden, with copper goats, a warp, wall There are windows. The Stone Buddha Temple is also the Temple of the Spirit. It was discovered in the caves of the early Qing Dynasty. Then Jiaqing Dynasty, where monks raised funds, and finally built the Stone Buddha Temple. Deep in the hinterland of Shifogou National Forest Park, surrounded by lush greenery, very quiet and very quiet.