Scenic spot introduction:

The Xinglong Mountain area is located between two mountains facing each other and a river flowing in the middle. It combines the majesty of Mount Tai, the danger of Mount Hua and the seclusion of Qingcheng Mountain. It has long been known as the "Famous Scenic Spot in Longshan" and is praised as the "No. 1 Famous Mountain in Longyou". The area is full of green peaks, turbulent springs, lush forests, charming scenery, rich animal and plant resources, and numerous cultural attractions. It is not only a green barrier for the survival of the people in the central and southern Gansu region and the Yuanchuan River Basin, but also a rare tourist and summer resort in the northwest of the motherland.

Attractions distribution:

Xinglongshan National Nature Reserve is located in Yuzhong County, 45 kilometers southeast of Lanzhou City, with a total area of 29,583.6 hectares and an altitude between 1,800 and 3,670 meters. It has been known as the "Famous Scenic Spot in Longshan" and is praised as the "No. 1 Famous Mountain in Longyou". There are two mountains facing each other in the area, a river flowing in the middle, rushing springs, lush forests, beautiful scenery, rich animal and plant resources, and numerous cultural attractions. It is not only a green barrier for the survival of the people in the central and southern Gansu region and the Yuanchuan River Basin, but also a rare tourist and summer resort in the northwest of the motherland.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Ecological tours, nostalgia, former residences of celebrities, mausoleums, nature reserves, forests, mountains
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Lanzhou Two-Day Travel Guide 2017

Best time to visit:

Summer and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialties) Honeydew melon, traditional handicrafts, luminous cups, etc.

(Delicious food) Beef noodles, Lanzhou stuffed skin, mutton noodles, gray beans, winter pear, sweet mash, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Gansu Province > Lanzhou City > Yuzhong County

How to get there:

There is a special tourist bus from Lanzhou city that goes directly to the scenic spot.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Xinglong Mountain Ticket Price:

30 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

6:00-21:00

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