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5-Day Winter Tour of Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Jiuquan Ultimate Experience

Dear friends! The winter limited edition 5-day tour guide for Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Jiuquan is here! Travel with 3 or more people and unlock the VIP in-depth tour of the colorful Danxia landform, avoiding crowds and fully enjoying the winter-exclusive landscapes. This guide will help you get the best value for your trip! . 🌟 Itinerary: * 📅DAY1: Arrive in Lanzhou, enjoy local private airport/train station transfer service 🚗, taste authentic local cuisine 🍜, and start your Gansu journey! * 📅DAY2: Lanzhou -> Pingshanhu Grand Canyon 🏞️, explore the magnificent canyon and experience nature’s masterpiece! * 📅DAY3: Head to Jiayuguan Fortress 🏰, stroll through the historical corridor, and admire the grandeur and wisdom of ancient military defense! * 📅DAY4: Jiayuguan -> Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake 🏜️ -> Mogao Caves 🎨, where desert wonders and millennium-old murals blend to amaze your soul! For groups of 3 or more, enjoy a free upgrade to the VIP in-depth tour of the colorful Danxia 🌈! * 📅DAY5: Return from Dunhuang ✈️, bringing back full memories and photos, concluding this unforgettable Gansu adventure! . Must-visit attractions: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠 Address: Pingshanhu Township, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, Gansu Province ⏰ Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 ⏳ Duration: 3-5 hours 🌄 Maze-like canyon scenery, unique peak forests, perfect for photos and check-ins! Jiayuguan Fortress 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠 Address: Southwest side of the intersection of Guancheng South Road and Shuangyong Road, Jiayuguan City ⏰ Opening Hours: Unknown (recommend checking in advance) ⏳ Duration: 2-4 hours 🏰 Magnificent and grand fortress with interlaced towers, full of historical charm! Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠 Address: Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City ⏰ Opening Hours: Unknown (recommend checking in advance) ⏳ Duration: 3-5 hours 🏜️ The desert’s eye, spectacular rolling dunes, and eternally sparkling spring water, super healing! Mogao Caves 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠 Address: Yangguan Avenue, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Unknown (recommend checking in advance) ⏳ Duration: 3-4 hours 🎬 Dome cinema combined with grotto art, a comprehensive view of thousand-year Buddhist culture! . Tips: 🍜 Food: Fish egg noodles go perfectly with apricot peel water to cut the grease; remember to eat Jiayuguan roasted lamb leg while hot 🔥! 🎎 Customs: When taking photos in Jiuquan Populus euphratica forest, avoid wearing all red to prevent clashing with local ethnic costumes~ ❄️ December attire: The wind in Zhangye Danxia is so strong it’s unbelievable; scarves and hats must be firmly worn! 🚗 Transportation: Negotiate taxi fares from Jiayuguan Fortress to the Overhanging Great Wall; local drivers might take detours 🌀 📸 Photography: Don’t cross boundaries when checking in outside the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center; the security guards are very strict! . Keep this private group secret guide safe, and set off on your Zhangye, Jiayuguan, and Jiuquan trip without hesitation!
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