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New Year's Day must-visit Lanzhou and other places are truly breathtaking

Want to try something different for New Year's Day? An 8-day tour starting from Lanzhou is highly recommended! Unlock the scenery of Northwest China along the way, and upgrade your experience in Dunhuang by watching the spectacular large-scale live performances "Impression Dunhuang" or "Leaping Dunhuang," immersing yourself in millennia of culture. This trip is definitely worth it! -------- Must-visit attractions: 🏯 Jiayuguan Pass 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Southwest side of the intersection of Guancheng South Road and Shuangyong Road, Jiayuguan City ⏰ Opening hours: Unknown ⏳ Duration: 2-4 hours 💬 The pass is grand and magnificent, with interlaced towers showcasing historical charm, as if traveling back to ancient times. 🏜️ Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City ⏰ Opening hours: Unknown ⏳ Duration: 3-5 hours 💬 The eye of the desert, with spectacular undulating sand dunes and the eternally shimmering Crescent Spring, breathtakingly beautiful. 🗿 Mogao Caves 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Yangguan Avenue, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province ⏰ Opening hours: Unknown ⏳ Duration: 3-4 hours 💬 The dome cinema closely integrates with grotto art, vividly presenting a thousand years of Buddhist culture, truly stunning. 🌅 Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 2 Xitai, Dachaidan Administrative Committee, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (National Highway 315) ⏰ Opening hours: 09:00-18:30 ⏳ Duration: 1 day 💬 The unique water Yadan landscape looks dreamlike and magical at sunrise and sunset, mysterious and enchanting. 🌊 Chaka Salt Lake 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 9 Yanhu Road, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Prefecture ⏰ Opening hours: Unknown ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 💬 The salt is as white as snow, the lake surface reflects the sky like a pure mirror, a perfect photo spot. -------- Travel tips: 👇 1️⃣ Airport transport: From Zhongchuan Airport to the city, you can choose the intercity train 🚄 or airport shuttle bus 🚌. Check the schedule in advance to avoid missing your flight~ 2️⃣ Customs and etiquette: Keep quiet near temples 🤫, respect local beliefs, and ask before taking photos 📸 3️⃣ Souvenir prices: Buying beef jerky in bulk is more cost-effective 💰, don’t buy Sanpaotai at the scenic spots, supermarkets are half the price! 4️⃣ December climate: Fully gear up with down jackets, scarves, and gloves ❄️, indoor heating is strong, bring thin clothes to change~ 5️⃣ Food spots: Zhengning Road Night Market gets lively only at night 🌙, for milk egg fermented rice, pick the stall with the longest queue! -------- 🚀 Save this guide and bring your friends to start an exciting private tour in Lanzhou! 🎉
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