A millennia-long journey to witness the wonders of heaven and earth! Gansu Jingtai Yellow River Stone Forest, a time tunnel you must visit in your lifetime

🏜️ A geological wonder billions of years in the making, right by the Yellow River

Who says the Loess Plateau is only full of gullies? The Jingtai Yellow River Stone Forest, with its 25 square kilometers of jagged stone peaks, shows you what a "time sculpture museum" really means! Hundreds of hundred-meter-high stone forests stand by the river like an army in formation. Riding a donkey cart through the Yinma Valley Grand Canyon, you look up to see peaks carved like with knives and axes, and turn around to the surging Yellow River—this unique blend of desolation and grandeur is found nowhere else in the world!

🚣 Multiple ways to unlock this geological textbook

► Sheepskin raft drifting on the Yellow River

Sit on a sheepskin raft passed down for thousands of years, listen to the old raftman sing folk songs, and feel the Yellow River flowing at your fingertips. At sunset, watch the stone forest reflected in the golden river, as if you’ve traveled to the mysterious Western Regions in "A Chinese Odyssey."

► Donkey cart + go-kart deep tour

First, enjoy the pictographic stones like "Guanyin Meditating" and "Mulan’s Expedition" slowly by donkey cart, then drive a go-kart to the viewing platform. Along the way, the fragrance of apricot blossom village’s fruits fills the air—don’t forget to learn a couple of authentic Northwest folk songs from the cart driver!

► Aerial cableway panoramic view

The moment the cable car reaches the top, the entire stone forest unfolds beneath your feet: the Yellow River winds into an "S" shaped Taiji Bay, and the stone peaks interweave with farmland like a giant earth palette. Photography lovers rejoice—sunrise and sunset are legendary times for stunning shots!

📅 A painting in every season, quick tips to avoid pitfalls

🌸 Best in spring and autumn (April-June / September-October): mild weather, richest colors of stone forest and oasis

❄️ Unique winter scenery (November-March): snow-covered stone forest like an ink painting, fewer tourists for a private tour

⚠️ Summer sun protection is a must; desert climate has large day-night temperature differences, recommend layered dressing

🎫 One-click lazy package

📍 Address: Zhongquan Township, Jingtai County, Baiyin City, Gansu

🚗 Transportation: 2.5 hours self-drive from Lanzhou (wind power bases along the way are spectacular)

💡 Tips: The scenic area package includes shuttle service; staying at a local guesthouse is recommended for stargazing at night

🔥 Hidden experience: Early morning drone shots of the stone forest sea of clouds, and after rain, the chance to see the colorful Danxia glow!

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Yellow River Stone Forest