Hexi Secret Realm—Tianchi Nanny-Level Guide

Qilian Secret Realm | Gansu Wuwei Binggou River Chai'er Longhai|| Beginner's Second Hike Successfully explored Wuwei Binggou River Chai'er Longhai🏞️ - 🚗Transportation: The scenic area is 35 kilometers away from Wuwei city. Navigate to Binggou River Ecological Tourism Resort, and drive to the scenic area entrance. For those not driving, you can check other transportation options on the mini-program "Qilian Mountain Binggou River Tourist Scenic Area". In-park transportation is by sightseeing bus, shuttling between the scenic area entrance and the walking boardwalk entrance. Although the sightseeing bus ticket states operating hours from 9:00 to 17:30, the last bus runs until 19:00. If you miss it, you will have to walk from the boardwalk entrance to the scenic area entrance, approximately 4 kilometers. (Thanks to the staff) 🕐Time: The scenic area opens at 9:00 AM. Before entering, you need to sign an agreement (leave the name and phone number of a non-companion emergency contact). The scenic area requires hikers heading to Chai'er Longhai to return within the specified time: From June to August, before 5:00 PM; other times before 4:00 PM. This is not a strict requirement; those with good stamina should be able to return around 5:00 PM. Weather☁️: The scenic area is located in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, with average temperatures around 10-22 degrees Celsius in early August. The weather in the mountains changes frequently, alternating between cloudy and sunny, with occasional cold winds or light rain, causing sudden temperature drops. Essential items include a windbreaker, sun protection, and rain gear (a hat is recommended for sun protection, as UV rays are very strong). Using trekking poles will save a lot of effort. 🏃🏻‍♀️Route: Take the sightseeing bus from the scenic area entrance to the walking boardwalk entrance. After getting off, start hiking from the boardwalk entrance until the end of the boardwalk, which is about 8 kilometers. Then, pass through the rocky and meadow areas at the foot of Chai'er Longhai Mountain to reach Chai'er Longhai. The last 2 kilometers ascend from an altitude of 3600 meters to 3980 meters. The one-way distance is about 10 kilometers, totaling around 20 kilometers round trip. - Currently, the scenic area has extended the walking boardwalk as much as possible to the foot of Chai'er Longhai Mountain, but there are no supply stations along the 20-kilometer round trip, so you need to bring your own food and water and plan your return time. The only transportation in the park is the sightseeing bus at the boardwalk entrance. Once you enter the hiking route, there are no other transportation options, so it is recommended to gauge your strength. Additionally, due to the continuous elevation gain during the hike, altitude sickness may occur. It is recommended to bring an oxygen tank or take altitude sickness prevention medication in advance. - After experiencing the primeval forest, mountains, meadows, and wetlands, feeling the fog, wind, rain, and sunshine, finally arriving at the glacial lake, although the process is very tiring, it is all worth it.