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This is not Gansu; it’s clearly Cyber Jiangnan! Sea of Clouds at Tianchi

🌅 At 4 a.m., the winding mountain road makes you question life—but the moment the sun leaps over the sea of clouds, golden light floods the 3,000-meter meadow, and wild deer silhouettes cross the ridge, it’s all worth it! 🧭 1. Itinerary + Transportation 🐎 1. Qianba Pasture: Free epic shots on the cloud-level grassland 🛣️ Latest road conditions: 1.5 hours self-drive from the city (navigate to “Qianba Pasture”), last 5 km of gravel road is very bumpy! Sedans proceed with caution; SUV or chartered car recommended. 🌄 Sunrise tips: May to October is prime time, summer sunrise around 5:30 a.m. Arrive 1 hour early to secure a spot on the viewing platform; down jacket + non-slip shoes are essential (near 0°C early morning). 🌊 2. Wen County Tianchi: 🎟️ Combo ticket deal: Buy a ticket for the “White Horse Ceremony” show (8:30 p.m. session), and get free entry to Tianchi within 4 days (original price 70 RMB). Immerse yourself in White Horse Tibetan culture + boat on the clear waters—double the value. 🚗 Transportation tips: ✅ Self-drive: Wudu → G345 National Road → Wen County → S219 Provincial Road (4 hours total, many curves, bring motion sickness medicine); ❌ Shuttle bus: Wudu South Bus Station → Wen County (32 RMB/person, plus 100 RMB for shared ride to the scenic area, takes longer). 🐒 3. Yuhe Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys: Close-up feeding guide 🍌 Feeding times: June to October at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (stake out 20 minutes early, monkeys descend on time); ⚠️ Self-drive warning: Last 1 km is a narrow cliffside road with no guardrails! Not for beginners; recommended to park at the mountain base and take the shuttle. 🏙️ 4. City activities 🔦 Wanxiang Cave: 30 RMB to explore “China’s No.1 Cave,” with a magical stalactite light show (opens at 8 a.m. to avoid crowds); 🍢 Jiezou Night Market: Must-try Wudu spicy hot pot! Served with mashed potatoes, locals swear by its authentic flavor. 🎫 2. Latest Tickets + Accommodation | Qianba Pasture | Free | No reservation needed | | Wen County Tianchi | 70 RMB (free with combo ticket) | | Wanxiang Cave | 30 RMB | Buy on site | | Yaozhai Valley | 20 RMB | Scan QR code at entrance | 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: - Best value → Jinjue Hotel (next to City Hospital, clean and cheap); - Quality pick → Longnan Xingchao Grand Skylight (river view rooms overlooking Bailong River). ⚠️ 3. Pitfall Prevention Guide 🫁 Altitude sickness alert: Qianba Pasture is at 3,090 meters, avoid running or jumping, bring glucose oral solution; 🛡️ Safety first: Pasture is far from grazing yaks, Tianchi boardwalk is slippery—wear non-slip shoes; 📸 Off-peak tips: Fewer people at the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey area in the afternoon, less fog at Tianchi in the morning for better photos!
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