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Guide to the Ashikong Qicai Peaks - A breathtaking Danxia landform

🌈🌈When it comes to Guide, it is also a famous place in Qinghai, with good climate conditions throughout the year, known as the 'Little Jiangnan of Qinghai'. Even in winter, Guide is not as cold as other areas. The saying 'The Yellow River is clearest in Guide' is well known, and indeed, in Guide, one can see the clear Yellow River. But another famous attraction in Guide is the Ashikong Qicai Peaks Scenic Area🏔🏔. The Danxia landform there is a natural wonder, spectacular, and also a relic of the geological evolution of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. I have also visited the Qicai Danxia in Zhangye, and I think the scenery here is just as magnificent. How to play🏕🏕: The fully developed scenic area is not large, and generally, it takes about 3 hours to enjoy the entire area. The scenic area is divided into three major parks: Ashikong Park, Yellow River Valley Park, and Mawu Gorge Park. There are shuttle buses connecting each attraction within the scenic area. Attractions include Nuwa Gorge, Xuanyuan Gorge, and Wentian Gorge, among which I think the most spectacular is Nuwa Gorge. In the valley, it's as if there are little figures embedded in the mountains. There is also a trail around Nuwa Gorge, which I highly recommend for fully experiencing the magic of the Danxia landform. Transportation tips🚙🚙: The scenic area is about 70 kilometers from Xining, which is roughly a one and a half hour drive. It is about 17 kilometers from Guide County, and you can either drive yourself or join a day tour group. The price for a chartered car is about 500-600 yuan. What to eat🥣🥣: There are many farm-style restaurants in Guide County, offering local dishes in a rural setting. I recommend Qingyuan Farm and Xiaobai Farmhouse, where you can enjoy local chicken, potatoes, and various beef and mutton dishes. Tickets📕📕: Currently, the ticket price for the scenic area is 95 yuan, which includes the shuttle bus. The opening hours are from 9:00 to 17:00. Tips🌹🌹 1. The ultraviolet radiation is very strong in the plateau area, so be sure to take precautions against sunburn. 2. The best time to visit the scenic area is in autumn and summer, and good weather is necessary to take beautiful photos.
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