Horse Riding and Scenic Experience Tour of Northern Stone Forest

Yangchang Scenic Views

Heartwarming Moment

Gobi Green Home – Yangchang

Yellow Sea Tide – Yangchang Bell and Drum Tower

Stone Forest Garden – Hole Canyon

Horse Racing – West River Scenic Area

Beautiful Rural Area – Jinchang Yangchang County Ganzhen Jinchuan Dong Village

Screen Display

Established in 1981, Changchang, Gansu Province, is known as the 'Nickel Capital' of China and an important city on the Silk Road's Hexi Corridor. In people's hearts, Changchang is a young city, but people have overlooked that Yangchang County is a very ancient city with a history of over 1300 years. Regardless of its rise and fall, the desert or oasis.

Yangchang has a long history and abundant cultural landscapes. This route's main focus is the West River Scenic Area, commonly known as 'Shangfangzikezi', which is 70 kilometers from the county seat and was completed in 1974 with a storage capacity of 6800 million cubic meters. There is a provincial protected unit, the Han Dynasty's, to the northeast of the reservoir. The terrain here is steep and the forest is lush, with vast grasslands and a variety of rare birds and animals. The scenery is spectacular in winter and spring, making it a famous summer escape destination in Hexi.

Route Recommendation

Hexi areas – Yangchang County – Yangchang Bell and Drum Tower – Changchang Yangchang County Ganzhen Jinchuan Dong Village – Hole Canyon – West River Scenic Area – Return

Recommended Stay Duration

2 days

Itinerary Guide

Day 1: The trip began, after arriving in Yangchang County, the first thing to do was to explore Yangchang's history. The Yangchang Bell and Drum Tower is the best witness. The bell rang in the morning and the drum rang in the evening, echoing throughout the surrounding areas. It has experienced more than 400 years of wind and rain. The Bell and Drum Tower is located at the intersection of the four main streets in Yangchang County. The tower is 25 meters high, with an east-west width of 22 meters and a north-south length of 23 meters. The tower is divided into a pavilion and a tower, built with rammed earth and brick, with two archways connecting them. A bell was placed on the tower's base, and a drum was placed in the pavilion. The entire building has a rigorous structure and elegant and rustic style. The bell rang in the morning and the drum rang in the evening, promoting culture and educating the public.

Hole Canyon

Hole Canyon

Located in the West River of Changchang, Gansu Province

Hole Canyon is located at the downstream of the West River Dam, winding and zigzagging for more than 20 kilometers. Here, there are towering peaks, lush forests, vast grasslands, and a variety of rare birds and animals. The scenery is spectacular, with rugged peaks, bizarre formations, and rushing streams. The air is fresh and clean. Hole Canyon, the West River Reservoir, and the vast military farm grasslands combine to form a perfect natural landscape.

West River Scenery

West River Scenic Area

Located 70 kilometers southwest of Changchang County, Changchang City

The West River is the southern branch of the Qi'an Mountains, with the highest peak of Cold Dragon Ridge at an altitude of 4442 meters. Here, there is perpetual snow, and modern glaciers are formed. 'Tianshan Snow' is one of Yangchang's Eight Scenic Views. The '' water diversion project, a key engineering project, is 8866 meters long and traverses Cold Dragon Ridge and the border between Gansu Province's Haiyuan County. The West River Basin has a total area of about 900 square kilometers, with the main tributaries, including the Big and Small Wulonggou,, Brainerden, and the ancient pine forest, all flowing into the West River Reservoir. The West River Reservoir is located at the dam of the West River in the middle reaches, commonly known as 'Shangfangzikezi', which is 70 kilometers from the county seat and was completed in 1974 with a storage capacity of 6800 million cubic meters. The reservoir's northeast side has the provincial protected unit, the Han Dynasty's .

Here, the terrain is steep and the forest is lush, with vast grasslands and a variety of rare birds and animals. The scenery is spectacular in winter and spring, making it a famous summer escape destination in Hexi.

Rural Tourism Demonstration Village Recommendations

Rural Farmer's Home – Yangchang County Ganzhen Jinchuan Dong Village

Rural advantages:

Located 6 kilometers north of Yangchang County, Changchang City

Average altitude of 1780 meters

The climate is pleasant

The Yang River runs through the village

Traffic is convenient

The soil is fertileIn 2008, it was awarded the 'Advanced Unit for Scientific Popularization to Rural Areas' by the Chinese Communist Party's Finance Department and the Scientific Committee

In 2012, it was awarded 'One Village, One Product' Demonstration Village by the National Ministry of Agriculture

Rural highlights:

Carrot industrialization

Ecological leisure and viewing

Agricultural cultural experience

Catering and entertainment resorts

Yangchang Xuya Lamb Meat Rolls

Taste of Northwest

Yangchang Xuya Lamb Meat Rolls

Souvenir Recommendations

Desert Tea

Yangchang High-Quality Rice Millet

Carrot Juice

Hand-Painted Silk Bags

Embroidered Silk Bags

Stone Painting

City Coin

Activated Carbon Sculpture

River Sheep Meat

Ancient Charm Series Wine

Rural Activity Recommendations

January – Changchang Ice and Snow Culture Tourism Festival

January 'Booming Fire, Hanging Lanterns, Tasting Food, Dancing Fire Circles' – A series of vibrant New Year's folk activities

February – March – 'Romantic Changchang Winter Flower Viewing' series of activities

July – Changchang Fragrance Food Culture Tourism Festival

August – China-Changchang Lixi Ancient Charm International Tourism Festival

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