Gansu is not just about Dunhuang; Longnan is the hidden king!

🚀【Longnan, a seriously underrated treasure town! A secret paradise unknown to 99% of people!💥

1. Why Longnan?

👉 Unbeatable value: Tickets are dirt cheap, spend 500 RMB per person for 3 days!
👉 Fewer crowds, beautiful scenery: Say goodbye to tourist crowds, every shot looks like a National Geographic masterpiece
👉 Best of both worlds: Has the gentleness of Jiangnan and the grandeur of Northwest China

2. Must-visit legendary spots🌈

1️⃣ Guan'egou ⛰️
💡Tip: Stay in a local guesthouse in the scenic area; it’s most beautiful in the early morning when mist swirls
🎫Ticket: 130 RMB (includes shuttle bus)
✨Highlight: Known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou of the Northwest," a visual feast of waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, and forests!

2️⃣ Wanxiang Cave 🕳️
💡Tip: The cave maintains a constant 16°C, remember to bring a jacket
🎫Ticket: 80 RMB
✨Highlight: A 250-million-year-old karst cave wonder, feels like stepping into the scene of "The Lost Tomb"!

3️⃣ Xixia Song Scenic Area 🏞️
💡Tip: Wear non-slip shoes and follow the cliff inscriptions to find the best photo spots
🎫Ticket: 60 RMB
✨Highlight: An "open-air calligraphy museum" from the Eastern Han Dynasty, a must for culture lovers!

3. Hidden activities revealed🎯

✅ Watch the sunrise at Guan'egou at 6 AM, see golden light spill over Qiang village rooftops
✅ In the evening, enjoy skewers by the Bailong River, experience the locals’ favorite riverside night market
✅ After rain, visit Jifeng Mountain to see the sea of clouds rolling like a fairyland

4. Foodie map🍜

🍲【Must-try list】
▪️ Potato paste: 5 RMB/bowl, a delight for sticky rice lovers
▪️ Longnan tofu pudding: perfect with chili!
▪️ Wudu hotpot: a Sichuan surprise hidden deep in the mountains

🏮【Night market recommendations】
▪️ Wudu New Market Street: bustling even at 10 PM
▪️ Cheng County Jianshe Road: a high-value food street loved by students

5. Itinerary (tested and avoid pitfalls)📅

🌟【Classic 3-day tour】
D1: From anywhere → Longnan → Guan'egou (stay in scenic area)
D2: Guan'egou → Wanxiang Cave → Wudu night market
D3: Xixia Song → Return trip

🌟【In-depth 5-day tour】
D1-2: Same as above
D3: Baima River Scenic Area → Experience Qiang embroidery
D4: Jifeng Mountain → Kang County Yangba
D5: Ancient Three Kingdoms plank road → Return trip

6. Practical tips📌

🚗 Transportation: Recommend renting a car for self-driving; mountain roads offer stunning views
🏠 Accommodation: Guan'egou guesthouses 150-300 RMB, Wudu hotels around 200 RMB
👗 Clothing: Big temperature difference between day and night, bring a windbreaker
📸 Photography: White/red clothes look best in photos

💌 Real experience:
“Every day in Longnan was full of surprises! 10 RMB could buy 3 jin of fresh walnuts, locals kindly gave us directions, such sincerity is rare elsewhere” 🥹

💫【Final highlight】
No commercialization here
Only the starry Milky Way within reach
And the healing warmth of everyday life
Before it becomes popular, set off now! 🎉

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