Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon Nanny-Level Guide

🌄 Special Forces Style Deep Tour
Itinerary:
1️⃣ 07:30-08:30 Depart from Zhangye city center, self-drive or charter a car to Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon 🚗
2️⃣ 09:00-12:30 Canyon hiking adventure:
Take the sightseeing bus to Viewing Platform No.1 (Nine Dragons Converging Sea, General Rock) 📸
Hike to One Line Sky and Cloud Ladder (requires using hands and feet, not recommended for those afraid of heights) 🧗
View Couple Peak and capture panoramic shots of the canyon 🌄
3️⃣ 12:30-13:30 Light meal inside the scenic area or bring your own snacks 🍜
4️⃣ 14:00-17:00 In-depth experience:
Take an adventure vehicle through the canyon interior (included in the deep tour package) 🚙
Ride a camel across the sandy area 🐫
Hike along the valley floor to Viewing Platform No.4, then return by sightseeing bus 🌿
5️⃣ 17:30-19:00 Return to the city, dinner recommended at Ganzhou Night Market (lamb with pancake rolls, stir-fried bola) 🌃
Accommodation: Zhangye Danxia Pearl Hotel 🏨
🌿 Deep Relaxation Tour
Itinerary:
1️⃣ 08:30-09:30 Depart from Zhangye city center, charter a car to Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon 🚗
2️⃣ 10:00-12:00 Easy hiking:
Take the sightseeing bus directly to Viewing Platform No.4 for a panoramic view of the canyon 📸
Walk along the wooden boardwalk to visit Auspicious Sacred Tree and Tortoise Asking for Longevity 🌳
3️⃣ 12:00-13:30 Lunch at Karkar Town:
Recommended "Grassland Starry Sky Restaurant" for hand-pulled lamb and sand scallion pancakes 🍖
4️⃣ 14:00-16:00 Experience special activities:
Ride a camel cart through the canyon 🐫
5️⃣ 16:30-18:00 Return to the city, free time (recommended to stroll at Runquan Lake Park) 🌳
Accommodation: Zhangye Huachen International Hotel 🏨
🍜 Restaurant Recommendations
1️⃣ Ma Family Old Brand Beef Noodles
Specialty: Handmade pulled noodles + beef shank, about 15 RMB per person, popular with locals
2️⃣ Ganzhou Night Market
Must-try: Lamb with pancake rolls, stir-fried bola, full of local flavor 🌃
3️⃣ Grassland Starry Sky Restaurant
Recommended: Sand scallion scrambled eggs, camel meat skewers, exotic atmosphere
🚗 Transportation Arrangements
Self-drive: Zhangye city center → Pingshan Lake 🚗
Charter: 5-seat SUV round trip (including driver and guide), cost about 400 RMB per vehicle
💡 Notes
Wear non-slip shoes! The valley floor is slippery, some sections require climbing
Showers may cause falling rocks, avoid taking photos near cliff edges
Deep tour package includes adventure vehicle + camel cart, better value for money
🌟 Highlights
Special Forces Style: Compactly check in core attractions, suitable for young backpackers.
Deep Tour: Combines cultural experience and natural scenery, suitable for families or photography enthusiasts.