Dingxi Travel Must-See Series

🏜️Dingxi's Hidden Paradise! A Secluded Haven on the Loess Plateau!🏔️

🌾 Reasons to Visit
A hidden town on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau! The perfect combination of snow-capped mountains, terraced fields, and ancient temples!

🚌 Transportation Tips
📍 Address: Dingxi City, Gansu Province (2.5 hours drive from Lanzhou)
🚌 Recommended to rent a car or self-drive for more freedom

🗺️ Route Planning
1️⃣ Erlang Mountain in Min County
A sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism! Climb 288 steps and snap photos of the prayer wheels
📸 Tips: Most magical when shrouded in morning mist

2️⃣ Weiyuan Terraced Fields
The fingerprint of the Loess Plateau! In September, the wheat waves roll like a golden sea
🌸 Hidden activity: Learn to weave wheat straw handicrafts with local farmers

3️⃣ Tongwei Hot Springs
Natural hot pools at the foot of the snow mountains! Soaking in the hot springs while watching the sunset is amazing

🍜 Food Highlights
• Dingxi Wide Noodles: Smooth and chewy! Must-try sour and spicy flavor
• Longxi Cured Meat: Perfect with local steamed bread
• Jiangshui Noodles: Sour and refreshing, a lifesaver in summer

⚠️ Pitfall Tips
• Big temperature difference between morning and night! Bring a light down jacket even in September
• Wear non-slip shoes at the terraced field viewing platform
• Some mountain roads have no signal, download offline maps in advance