Encounter the Starry Sky on the Southern Grassland

How can you miss Zhangjiachuan when traveling in Gansu! This small county in southeastern Longdong hides so many surprises: Hui culture, the Guanlong Ancient Road, local delicacies... Follow my guide to explore Zhangjiachuan without getting lost✨ 🚩Must-visit Attractions Recommended 【Guanshan Grassland】Entrance fee 60 RMB Endless alpine meadow scenery, best visited from June to September. You can ride horses, stay in Mongolian yurts, and at night, enjoy the stunning starry sky🌌 【Xiaomai Ji Scenic Area】Entrance fee 45 RMB Danxia landforms and layered terraced fields complement each other. It’s recommended to visit early in the morning; the scenery in the morning mist looks like a fairyland⛰️ 【Nanchuan Mosque】Free A famous Islamic building in Northwest China with strong Arabian style. Please dress appropriately when entering🕌 【Hui Ethnic Style Park】Entrance fee 30 RMB A theme park showcasing Hui culture, with fixed-time folk performances daily and opportunities to experience traditional handicrafts🥁 🏨Accommodation Recommendations ▫️Sunshine Holiday Hotel (located in the county center, within walking distance to the food street) ▫️Guanshan Grassland Resort (inside the scenic area, with grassland views right outside your window) 🍜Food List 【Hand-Pulled Lamb】The lamb at Axiya Restaurant has no gamey taste, and the garlic sauce dipping is amazing 【Lamb Noodle Slices】Lao Ma’s Noodle House has been open for over 20 years; the noodles are chewy and the broth is delicious 【Cold Noodles】Ma’s Cold Noodles are locals’ favorite; remember to add their secret chili oil 【Eight Treasures Tea】Offered free at Hui restaurants, it helps cleanse the palate and is healthy 🚌Transportation Tips ▫️Direct buses from Tianshui South Station to Zhangjiachuan (1.5 hours) ▫️It’s recommended to rent a car to travel between scenic spots (about 300 RMB/day) ▫️Taxi fares start at 5 RMB within the county 💡Tips 1. Respect ethnic minority customs; do not speak loudly inside the mosque 2. The grassland has large temperature differences between morning and evening; remember to bring a jacket 3. When ordering food, specify in advance if you can eat spicy; local flavors tend to be strong