There are many good places for camping around Lanzhou. Some of them are perfect for escaping the summer heat. Here is a detailed introduction for you. Self-driving is recommended for a pleasant journey. Details are as follows.
1、Kang Le Bamboo Groove
Bamboo Groove is located in Minglu Township, Kangle County. It’s about 140 kilometers away from Lanzhou and about 30 kilometers from Songmingyan, Hezheng. From Lanlin Expressway, exit at Lintao, cross Santan Bridge in Lintao County – Kangle County – Suji Town – Bazigou Village – Bamboo Groove. Although it’s called Bamboo Groove, there is not a single bamboo plant in the groove.
Bamboo Groove is a great place for hiking and leisure. It’s covered in green grass and dotted with colorful nameless flowers. On sunny days, the sky is blue and white clouds float by. There are cows and sheep grazing everywhere. The place is also home to gurgling streams and ten thousand acres of pine forests. With its dappled light and shadows, you can hike through the green mountains and clear waters, look up at the snow-capped mountains, and feel the charm of nature. Feel the beauty of green trees, wildflowers, and the snow-capped mountains. Step on the green grass and enjoy the peace of nature.
Trip Duration: 1-3 days
Per Capita Cost: Under ¥200
Transportation: Self-driving recommended, 2.5 hours (120km)
2、Yuzhong Mahianshan
Mahianshan is the watershed between Yuzhong County and Lintao County in Gansu Province. It is located on the south side of Xinglong Mountain and runs from northwest to southeast. The top of the mountain is like a flatland, about 8 to 10 kilometers wide and 40 to 50 kilometers long. Its towering terrain and harsh climate have made the landscape of Mahianshan drastically different from its surroundings, similar to the Tibetan Plateau, known as one of the three poles of the Earth.
Mahianshan is cool and breezy in the summer, with lush trees offering shade. When the temperature in Lanzhou reaches 30 degrees Celsius, Mahianshan remains refreshingly cool, making you feel comfortable from the inside out. It’s a sea of green, and breathing in the rich oxygen is a satisfying experience for your blood vessels. The trees are distributed in distinct layers, creating a dense canopy. Along the roadsides, golden Kinousa plums bloom everywhere, making them quite beautiful. The most relaxing thing to do at Mahianshan is to sit on the grassy mountaintop, gazing at the cows and sheep grazing in the distance. Of course, adding some grilled skewers to the experience would make it even more enjoyable.
Trip Duration: 1 day
Per Capita Cost: Under ¥100, ticket price ¥50
Transportation: Self-driving recommended, 2 hours (60km)
3、Linxia Liumeitan
Liumeitan is located at the foot of Taizi Mountain, south of Linxia County, 25 kilometers from Hezheng County. Here, the towering peaks are reflected in the shimmering waters of the Yatang Reservoir, like thousands of sails vying for space, forming a perfect combination of mountains and water. The blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped peaks, pines, and lake water blend together harmoniously. Looking around and far away, farmland, villages, and herds of cattle and sheep dotted among the forests create vivid and interesting pastoral scenes. It’s like the scenery described in the poem “Green trees blend with the village, green mountains slant outside the city gate.”
Trip Duration: 1 – 3 days
Per Capita Cost: ¥100 – ¥200
Transportation: Self-driving recommended, 2.5 hours (132.7km)
4、Guanshan Forest Park
Guanshan is located 20 kilometers south of Xigu District and is a provincial-level forest park. It is one of the most famous mountains in the Lanzhou area. Its peaks are high and strange, its valleys are deep and mysterious, its trees are lush, and its flowers, birds, and scenic views are abundant. There are majestic and uniquely shaped mountains like Longshan, Husan, and Yanzishan. It boasts four major scenic spots: Buddha’s Light, Sunrise, Divine Spring, and Cloud Waterfall. There are also rich myths and legends, historical tales, and temples, pavilions, and other structures, adding an infinite sense of mystery to this mountain forest.
Trip Duration: 1 day
Per Capita Cost: ¥100
Transportation: Self-driving recommended, 1 hour (25.5 km)
5、Yaozigou Forest Park
Yaozigou is located in Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County, north of Xining, the provincial capital of Qinghai Province. It is 18 kilometers from the county seat and 47 kilometers from Xining. It is the closest ecological tourism destination to Xining, with a unique primitive natural landscape.
Among the ever-changing forest areas, those towering, dense pines stand like naturally formed giant umbrellas, covering the sky and casting dark reflections. On the winding forest paths, spots of light flicker, shining on the green grass and tangled vines on both sides, like thousands of flowers, adding a touch of mystery. Sometimes, a sliver of blue sky appears above the forest, creating a strong contrast between the dark shadows and the milky white clouds. Just a few steps away, the setting sun bathes the meadow in golden light, while the forest is covered in dense shade. In July, the rapeseed flowers are all in bloom, presenting a scene of golden splendor.
Trip Duration: 1 – 3 days
Per Capita Cost: ¥100 – ¥300
Transportation: Self-driving recommended, 5 hours (295.3 km)
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