Caochanggou Tourism Area

康乐县草长沟景区

Gansu, Linxia·37.3844°N, 101.6068°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

2 hours

About Caochanggou Tourism Area

A quiet forested valley in Kangle County, Gansu, threaded with streams and wooden boardwalks. Farm stays and views of Taizi Mountain make this an easy countryside escape from the bustle of the Linxia region.

Highlights

• Forested rural valley in Kangle with wooden boardwalks and streams. • Farm stays and Taizi Mountain views. • Quiet countryside.

Suggested Route

Valley trail - boardwalk - village; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Village B&Bs; farm food and mushrooms.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and lodging.

Travel Tips

Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups. Respect cultural artifacts and no-flash photography.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Kangle County, Linxia; nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~135 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~145 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

康乐县草长沟景区

37.3844, 101.6068

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