[2025 Zhuoni Attraction] Travel Guide for Yeliguan Forest Park (Updated Jun)

To get to Yeliguan, you can take a bus from Lanzhou South bus station, which will take you there in under three hours. From there you can easily walk around the little town or take a taxi to the forest park. To get to the forest park you first have to climb the mountain. It really is too long to climb, so I suggest you go by car or hire a taxi. Once on top of the mountain you can explore on foot on the wooden walkways. If you are looking for a place to stay or eat, you can go to Yeliguan town. It's a small town of only two main streets and a couple of side alleys, but you can find a couple of hotels and quite a few Chinese restaurants. There is also a tourist information center, where the staff is more than happy to help. #culturalattraction

Scenic Spot Introduction Lotus Mountain: Located 15 kilometers east of Yeliguan, the main peak stands at an altitude of 3,578 meters. It combines elements of danger, uniqueness, tranquility, and beauty. Named for its resemblance to a blooming lotus flower, it is also known as "Western Kongtong" and serves as a sacred site for both Buddhist and Taoist traditions. Ye Hai Lake: Situated 5 kilometers north of Yeliguan at an altitude of 2,610 meters, the lake stretches 5 kilometers in length. Its picturesque scenery is complemented by the Changye Temple on its shore, locally referred to as "Changye Pool." In winter, the lake's frozen surface features unique ice patterns. Red Cliff Valley: Located 5 kilometers west of Yeliguan Town, this distinctive ochre-colored world extends 20 kilometers deep. A creek runs through the valley floor, flanked by crimson sandstone formations sculpted into various intriguing shapes by wind and rain erosion. Giant Reclining Buddha: Found south of Yeliguan Town, this natural wonder is formed by a mountain range stretching approximately 10 kilometers. The figure lies east to west, with clear contours and a serene expression, showcasing nature's artistry. Travel Guide Transportation: From Lanzhou, drive via the Lan-Hai Expressway and then switch to National Highway G248 for about 2 hours. Alternatively, take a direct bus from Lanzhou South Bus Station to Yeliguan Town. Tickets: Ye Hai Lake - 60 RMB/person, Red Cliff Valley - 60 RMB/person, Lotus Mountain - 30 RMB/person, Forest Park - 78 RMB/person. Accommodation: Yeliguan Town offers various lodging options, including hotels, guesthouses, and homestays. Cuisine: Enjoy local specialties such as tsampa, butter tea, hand-grabbed wild pig, and air-dried yak meat. Suggested Itinerary: Plan for a two-day trip. On the first day, visit Ye Hai Lake and Red Cliff Valley. On the second day, explore Lotus Mountain and the Giant Reclining Buddha. If time permits, head to the Forest Park to experience the pristine forest scenery. Tips Yeliguan is located on a plateau with significant temperature differences between day and night. Bring warm clothing and take precautions against sun exposure and altitude sickness. In areas inhabited by Tibetan communities, respect local customs and traditions.

Tour around Lanzhou/Live in the mountains and waters Yeliguan Navigation 1 →: Transportation to Zhiliguan National Forest Park It takes 2.5 hours to drive from Lanzhou. Cost: 70 yuan per person. View We went to see the sea of ​​flowers and Changyan Temple. Looking around, the lake was rippling with clear water, and the mountains and grass were green on all sides. The scenery was beautiful. Tip: This angle is very beautiful, you can check in and take photos On the way down the mountain, you can pass by the popular Rainbow Highway, and then take the free shuttle bus in the scenic area to Tianchi Wild Sea. How to Play Valley rafting, mountain zipline, sea speedboat, horseback riding, valley slide, thrilling and exciting, as well as Danxia landforms, virgin forests, grasslands and coastal areas and other beautiful natural scenery!!! Warm reminder You can also choose to take a zipline when going down the mountain. It costs 60 yuan per person for adults and children. It looks thrilling, but it is not scary at all.

📖Introduction: Yeliguan is located in Lintan County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, about 3 hours by car from Lanzhou City. There are four scenic spots in total: Yehai, Chibi Valley, Lotus Mountain, and Forest Park ⌚️Opening hours: 08:00~18:00 (ticket sales stop at 17:30) 🎫Ticket price: 70 yuan 👍Recommended attractions 1. Lotus Mountain Play time: 2-3 hours Lianhua Mountain is located 15 kilometers east of Yeli Guan. The main peak is 3,578 meters above sea level. It is dangerous, strange, secluded and beautiful. It is named because it looks like a blooming lotus when viewed from a distance. 2. Xixia Play time: 2-3 hours Xixia is located in the upper reaches of the Yemu River. There are trees on both sides of the bank, mountains and mountains, and the Yemu River is crystal clear. 3. Yehai Lake Play time: 1-2 hours It is located between Baishi Mountain and Miaohua Mountain, 5 kilometers north of Yeliguan, with an altitude of 2,610 meters. The lake is 5 kilometers long. Looking around, the lake is rippling with blue waves and vast mist. 4.Thousand-year-old Sleeping Buddha Play time: 1-2 hours This sleeping Buddha is entirely a creation of nature without any artificial carvings. It looks like he is looking up to the sky with his eyes closed to rest his mind. His divine form is still lifelike in the morning glow, and even more so in the moonlight. 5. Red Cliff Valley Play time: 2-3 hours The Chibi Valley faces the Yemu River in front, and its tail stretches toward the Baishi Mountain in the north in an east-west twist. Up to 20 kilometers deep, both walls are covered with red conglomerate bodies. 6. Yeliguan Town Play time: 1-2 hours Yeliguan Town is a quaint town with beautiful scenery that can be called "Gannan's Little Jiangnan". The local people are simple and hospitable. It is a good place for holiday travel and summer escape. 7. Xiangzigou Scenic Area Play time: 2-3 hours Known as a natural oxygen bar, it is covered with dense trees and is an untouched virgin forest, showing the eternal creation of nature. 8. Huangnianzi Scenic Area Play time: 2-3 hours Huangnianzi Scenic Area is an original ecological scenic spot with rich vegetation. It has undulating mountains and a vast forest sea as far as the eye can see. It has a 5,800-meter-long wooden plank road in the forest, more than 1,000 meters of granite stone steps, and 10 antique buildings. Towers, pavilions, pavilions, etc. 🥯Food check-in Gannan Tibetan buns price: 10 yuan In fact, the appearance looks similar to soup dumplings. The outer skin is very thin and you can almost see the filling inside. The gravy tastes very rich and delicious. Warabi rice Price: 15 yuan Put the cooked rice and bracken in a bowl, pour the crispy rice over it A delicacy made with oil sauce and sugar. Things to note √1. Do not touch the heads and headdresses of children, young monks and girls at will. √2. Wear comfortable shoes, as you will feel like you are crawling all day long! √3. If you encounter religious facilities such as temples, Mani piles, pagodas, etc. on the way, you must go around in a clockwise direction.

| Yeliguan National Forest Park. 🌳🏞️ Walking into Yeliguan National Forest Park feels like stepping into the embrace of nature! 👣 The scenery along the way is picturesque, with lush green trees, and you feel like the fresh air has cleansed your entire being. Speaking of food, this place is truly a hidden culinary treasure! 🤤 The top recommendation is the hand-grabbed lamb, which is simply a paradise for meat lovers! 🐑 The lamb is incredibly tender, and with each bite, the juices burst out, especially when paired with the special seasoning—it's absolutely divine! The freshness of the meat makes you feel like you can sense the lambs running on the grasslands~ 🏃‍♂️ As for the environment, it's pure nature! 🌿 Sitting on the restaurant's terrace, you are surrounded by lush forests, with the sounds of birds and insects in your ears. Enjoying delicious food and chatting away, it feels like time has slowed down. ⏳

Yeliguan National Forest Park | Little Switzerland of Gannan|| Hurriedly entering the midst of Gannan, the forests cluster by cluster. ▪️ Yeliguan National Forest Park Lintan County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture ▪️ Transportation: Self-driving is the best About 3 hours drive from Lanzhou city center ▪️ Recommended duration of visit: 2-3 days The best time to visit is from June to August each year ▪️ Itinerary ◽️ Day 1: Lanzhou - Yeliguan Scenic Area Entrance Ticket Office Southern Route: Luyuan - Huangnianzi - Jiutai Waterfall (half day) ◽️ Day 2: Northern Route Yehai (half day) - Chibi Yougu (half day) ▫️ Day 3: Return trip ▪️ Accommodation: Yeliguan Town The town is very well built, but the promotion has not yet started. Hotels found on orange, blue, and yellow apps seemed very simple, but in reality, the town offers surprisingly pleasant dining and lodging experiences. The most expensive Wild Forest Pass Hotel's standard room costs 400 yuan per night, at least a four-star standard in first-tier cities.