Can Lanzhou Yeliguan be completed in one day? Lanzhou Yeliguan One Day Tour

For us, ethnic minorities are always full of mystery and have a great impact on local living habits and cultural habits. Because of these different factors, more and more people are willing to come here to experience the visual impact brought by different styles, which is also very important. The place we came to today is Yeliguan, a place with a somewhat circuitous name but quite unique scenery.

Yeliguan belongs to Lintan County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. In ancient times, it was an important channel for tea and horse trade between Tibetan areas and Gansu. The pass is named after the seven areas of Yeli that were ruled by Tuyuhun from the 3rd to 7th centuries AD. In fact, there are several famous attractions in this place, and these are the ones we went to this time.

1. Tianchi Lianhai

It is the most famous local attraction and is also called the Holy Lake by the locals. The locals also call it "Lake Nagano". According to legend, Ming Dynasty general Chang Yuchun led his troops to drink horses here, hence the name.

Yehai is a plateau lake where you can not only ride horses but also take cruises. You can take a one-way cruise from Ye Haibei to Ye Hainan to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the plateau and canyon. You can also draw a circle on the lake and return to the north shore of Coconut Sea.

2. Changye Temple

In fact, Tibetans respect such temples very much, because each of them has great faith in their hearts, and the way can explain everything. This temple is naturally the same, it is a sacred existence in their hearts.

3. Lanjiashan Observation Deck

It is a good place to see rapeseed flowers once a year.

Surrounded by terraced fields. From June to July, there are seas of flowers and rapeseed flowers everywhere. It is not only a good ornamental plant, but also a very important local economic crop.

4. Huayuan BB

Why do we introduce the accommodation here separately? But this is the local government's purpose to improve the hardware facilities of the entire region and drive local people to become rich. The design of Luhua BB makes the BB here not only a collector's pleasure, but also a way to enjoy the beautiful mountains and waters of Gannan both physically and mentally.

And don’t underestimate this B&B. If you want to check in, you need to make a reservation in advance. Because the rooms here are limited, it is often difficult to get a ticket during the peak tourist season. Luhua is not only a small yard, but also a small garden. Upper and lower floors

[About food]

The hotel owner will have several special dishes, all of which are ingredients from the mountains. There are also restaurants and tea rooms where you can drink tea and chat in the evening.

[Tips]

1. It is suitable for traveling all year round. June to August every year is the best time to travel to southern Gansu.

2. The temperature on the plateau is changeable, so you need to bring down jackets, jackets, pants, sweaters, short-sleeves, and hiking shoes.

3. The ultraviolet rays are too strong, so sun protection, post-sun repair, and facial masks are essential.

4. Prepare anti-altitude sickness drugs in advance and take them in advance to have a resistance effect.

5. Smoking, touching Buddha statues, turning over scriptures, and ringing bells and drums are prohibited when entering the temple. It is even forbidden to touch religious items such as amulets and beads worn by lamas. Be quiet in the temple, sit upright, and avoid sitting on the seat of a living Buddha; avoid shouting and fighting near the temple.

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