Shandan Military Horse Farm Nanny-Level Guide to Cool and Refreshing Summer Resort

Shandan Military Horse Farm Nanny-Level Guide to Cool and Refreshing Summer Resort 👍Highly Recommended: 🌟Highlights: If you travel to Gansu, don't miss this treasure spot on the Hexi Corridor, at the foot of the Qilian Mountains - Shandan Military Horse Farm. How to get there: Self-driving is recommended, navigate to 'Shandan Military Horse Farm'. Starting from Wuwei, there is a section of gravel road near the end which is a bit bumpy. Tickets: When we went, it was the off-season, and the scenic area had not officially opened, so no tickets were charged. In the peak season, it is 60 yuan/person. How to play: Horse Riding Tour: Horse riding is 50 yuan/person/hour, and you need to pay an additional fee for the coach's horse, which is also 50 yuan/horse/hour. So, if two people ride for two hours, the cost is: 50*2*2+50*2=300 yuan. We hired a coach with five graduates, so we could share the coach's fee. In the end, the two of us only spent 230 yuan. It is very cost-effective if there are more people. There are generally two routes for horse riding: one is the Luanniao Lake route, which takes 2 hours, and the other is the Kulong Gorge route, which takes 4 hours. It is recommended that first-time riders do not ride for too long. We rode for 2 hours, and our legs and buttocks were extremely sore afterward. 2 Grassland Hiking: For those who don't want to ride horses, you can hike to Luanniao Lake or Kulong Gorge. The scenery is very nice, and going before sunset is perfect for taking photos. 3 Ten Thousand Horses Drinking Water: Around 7:30 every morning, there are two times when the horses drink water. Although there are not ten thousand horses, there are about a few hundred, and the scene is still very spectacular. Accommodation: Recommended 'Shandan Danma Sihai Hotel' in the scenic area. It is a wooden villa, and you can book a single room or the entire villa. It includes a simple breakfast, and the owner is very enthusiastic. Since it is inside the scenic area, the experience is very good. The beautiful Luanniao Lake is not far from the hotel, and the place to watch the horses drink water is also at the hotel entrance, which is very convenient. You can also see the starry sky at night. Off-season single room price: 300+/night, peak season price 600+/night. If you think staying inside the scenic area is expensive, there are some hotels outside the scenic area that you can book. However, the experience will not be as good as staying inside the scenic area. You can choose according to your budget. Be sure to book in advance during the peak season. Dining: Before reaching the scenic area ticket office, there are some restaurants and small shops. There is plenty of food, and the prices are reasonable, so don't worry too much. Notes: Private cars are not allowed to enter the scenic area during the day. If you have booked a hotel inside the scenic area and arrive early, park your car in the parking lot and let the hotel owner pick you up. After 7-8 pm, you can ask the owner to take you out to drive your car in. 2 Before entering the scenic area, many locals will ask if you want to ride a horse. Do not easily agree, especially to the first people you see. They will not take you to ride horses inside the scenic area but outside. Only at the scenic area ticket office will people take you inside to ride horses. Don't be fooled. 3 Since it is at the foot of the Qilian Mountains, the temperature difference between morning and evening is very large. It is recommended to bring a thick coat to avoid catching a cold. It is very sunny during the day, so be sure to take sun protection measures.