When is the best time to go to Gansu? Gansu travel schedule

Gansu, vastness and magnificence belong here, as well as beauty and tenderness. Although the terrain is undulating and the environment is dry and sandy, it does not delay the beauty of this place. For a long time, Gansu has been known for its unique The beauty and quiet perseverance in northwest China attract countless tourists to visit here.

However, beauty must be just right, so when traveling here, you must find the right time and know when it is the most beautiful, so that everyone can find the most beautiful scenery in Gansu. So, let’s go next Let’s find out when the cities in Gansu are most beautiful! 1. Lanzhou

Lanzhou is located in the inland hinterland and has a mid-temperate continental climate. Spring and summer are short, autumn and winter are long, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. The climate is mild and dry, with little precipitation. The annual average temperature is about 9℃. .

Scenic spots not to be missed: Baili Yellow River Scenic Line, Gansu Provincial Museum, etc.

Best time to travel: At the transition between spring and summer 2. Tianshui

Tianshui is located deep in the inland northwest and has a continental warm temperate semi-humid climate with an average annual temperature of 11°C. There is no severe cold, no scorching heat in summer, four distinct seasons, and a pleasant climate. The temperature rarely drops below -10°C in winter, and there are not many days when the temperature exceeds 30°C in summer. It is known as the "Little Jiangnan" in the northwest.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Maijishan Grottoes, Fuxi Temple, Nanguo Temple, etc.

Best travel time: September to November 3. Baiyin

Baiyin is located in the transition zone from the Loess Plateau to the Qilian Mountains and the Tengger Desert, and belongs to the mid-temperate continental drought , a semi-desert climate zone with four distinct seasons, sufficient sunshine, drought and windy conditions, and scarce rainfall. The annual average temperature is about 9°C, and the annual average precipitation is about 250 mm, which is concentrated from July to September.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Yellow River Stone Forest National Geological Park, Yongtai Ancient City, etc.

Best travel time: Summer and autumn 4. Pingliang

Pingliang is located in the eastern part of Gansu Province, on the Longdong Plateau. Most areas within the territory have a temperate semi-humid climate.

The climate is mild and has four distinct seasons. It is cold and dry in winter, windy and sandy in spring, hot and rainy in summer, and sunny and cool in autumn with abundant precipitation. Due to the altitude and terrain, the climate in each mountainous area changes greatly vertically. The precipitation decreases from southwest to northwest, and the wind and sand are larger.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Kongtong Mountain, Jingchuan County Queen Mother Palace Scenic Area, Dayun Temple, Longquan Temple, etc.

Best travel time: Autumn 5. Qingyang

Qingyang is located in the northeastern part of Gansu Province. It is located in the mid-latitude zone, deep inland, and is an arid or semi-arid continent. Climate: northwest winds often blow in winter and southeast winds in summer. Winters are cold and sunny, and summers are hot and rainy. The average annual temperature is about 9°C. It is wet in the south and dry in the north, warm in the south and cool in the north. The climate is generally dry, mild, and sunny. Features.

Scenic spots not to be missed: North Grotto Temple, Zhou Zuling Scenic Area, etc.

Best travel time: Autumn 6. Dingxi

Dingxi belongs to the mid-temperate semi-arid and mid-temperate semi-humid semi-arid climate zones. The annual average temperature here is 5.5-7.5℃. The average precipitation is about 500 mm and is concentrated in summer and autumn. Drought and little rain, with evaporation much greater than precipitation, are the biggest characteristics of Dingxi's climate.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Guiqing Mountain Scenic Area, the source of the Wei River, etc.

Best travel time: Summer and autumn 7. Longnan

Longnan belongs to the East Asian monsoon climate zone. Due to the special geographical location and the influence of the mountain direction, the climate in the area is complex and diverse, with unique distribution. Both horizontal and vertical distribution belts are very obvious, forming a unique landscape of "one mountain has four seasons, and ten miles have different weather".

Scenic spots not to be missed: Guanyegou, Xizhasong, Wudu Wanxiang Cave, Wenxian Tianchi, etc.

Best travel time: Summer 8. Zhangye

Due to its deep location in the hinterland of the continent, Zhangye has a typical temperate continental arid climate, with long sunshine hours, sufficient light and heat resources, and cold winters. Summers are warm, with four distinct seasons. The average annual precipitation is only about 130 mm, and the average temperature is about 7°C.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Zhangye Colorful Danxia, ??Biandukou Rapeseed Flowers, Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, Big Buddha Temple, etc.

Best travel time: June to September 9. Jinchang

The northern part of Jinchang is flat, arid and dry, hot and dry, with abundant sunshine; the southern part is overlapping mountains, high altitude, humid and rainy , the climate is cold and there is no summer all year round. It is characterized by a continental desert arid climate in the north and an alpine climate in the Qilian Mountains in the south. The average annual temperature in Jinchang decreases with increasing altitude.

The annual average temperature in the urban area is about 9℃.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Jinchang Sea of ??Purple Flowers, Lixuan Ancient City, etc.

Best travel time: May to October 10. Wuwei

Wuwei City is located in the Hexi Corridor in the central part of Gansu Province. It borders Inner Mongolia to the north and Qinghai to the south. The overall climate is Temperate continental characteristics. There is ample sunshine and a large temperature difference, with the annual average temperature around 8°C.

Wuwei City can be divided into three parts. The northern desert area is dry and rainless and has strong sandstorms. The central plain area has flat terrain and a good climate. The southern Qilian Mountains are cool and rainy with lush forests.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Leitai Han Tomb, Maya Snow Mountain, Tianti Mountain Grottoes, etc.

Best travel time: Summer and Autumn 11. Jiayuguan

Jiayuguan City has a temperate continental desert climate, with an average annual temperature between 6.7°C and 7.7°C, and 3000.2 hours of sunshine per year. The annual average natural precipitation is 85.3 mm and the evaporation is 2149 mm. The frost-free period is about 130 days throughout the year.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Jiayuguan City, Cantilevered Great Wall, Transparent Mengke Glacier, etc.

Best travel time: May to October 12. Jiuquan

Jiuquan has a mid-temperate semi-desert arid climate. It has an arid climate with little precipitation, strong evaporation, long sunshine, cold winters and summers. The thermal temperature difference is large, and the autumn is cool and the spring is dry and windy and sandy. The average annual temperature is 7.5°C, with a large temperature difference between day and night. The average annual evaporation is 2140 mm, which is 27 times greater than rainfall.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Yadan National Geopark, etc.

Best travel time: May to October 13. Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture

Most areas of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture have a temperate continental climate, with no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. It is clear that the climate is suitable, the air is fresh, refreshing and pleasant, and the average annual temperature is 6.3℃.

Not to be missed: the Three Gorges of the Yellow River, Songmingyan National Forest Park, etc.

Best travel time: Summer and autumn 14. Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Gannan is located on the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average altitude of more than 2,000 meters. The temperature is low all year round, with an average annual temperature of 1.7°C. , there is no absolute frost-free period.

The weather on the plateau is changeable, and there are often sudden storms. At this time, the roads are extremely muddy, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Therefore, when you come to Gannan, you must prepare cold-proof clothes and rain boots in case of unexpected events. need. And because this place is located on a plateau with strong sunshine, sunscreen is also a must-have for the journey.

Scenic spots not to be missed: Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, Gahai Lake, Zhagana, etc.

Best travel time: spring and summer

Gansu is like a weathered old man. The passage of time has made him quieter, and all the beautiful words are placed in it. This is not an exaggeration, because history and time have always brought a lot of beauty. Even if the scenery is windy and rainy, it is as beautiful as a shining pearl in the long river of history.