黃河石林國家地質公園

黃河石林為國家AAAA級旅遊景區，​通常可在官方公眾號、合作旅行平臺或景區售票處購票，旺季及節假日建議提前線上預訂。遊玩時請務必注意：門票通常包含觀光大巴士費用，但進入峽谷核心區的交通（如電瓶車、畜力車、纜車、羊皮筏子等項目）​需額外購票，建議根據體力與時間合理規劃組合；景區內峽谷縱橫，​部分路段需徒步或乘坐畜力車，請穿著舒適耐磨的運動鞋；乘坐羊皮筏子等水上項目時必須穿戴救生衣，聽從工作人員安排；請勿攀爬、刻畫石林岩體，保護珍貴的地質遺蹟；山區氣候多變，建議攜帶防曬、防雨用具；妥善保管個人財物，照看好同行老人與兒童；景區內餐飲選擇有限，可考慮自帶簡餐。

The Yellow River Stone Forest is a National AAAA-level tourist attraction. ​Tickets can generally be purchased through official WeChat accounts, partnered travel platforms, or at the scenic area ticket office, with advance online booking recommended during peak seasons and holidays.​​ Please be sure to note the following during your visit: while admission tickets typically cover the cost of sightseeing buses, transportation into the core canyon area (such as electric carts, animal-drawn carriages, cable cars, sheepskin rafts, etc.) ​requires additional tickets; it is advisable to plan combinations reasonably based on physical stamina and time availability; the scenic area features纵横 canyons, and ​some sections require walking or riding animal-drawn carriages, so wear comfortable and durable sports shoes; life jackets must be worn when participating in water activities such as sheepskin rafting, and follow staff instructions; do not climb or carve on the stone forest formations to protect this precious geological heritage; mountain weather is changeable, so it is recommended to bring sun and rain protection; securely keep personal belongings and take good care of accompanying elderly and children; dining options within the scenic area are limited, so consider bringing your own snacks.

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The Yellow River Stone Forest is located in Longwan Village, Zhongquan Township, Jingtai County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province. It is an ancient river channel conglomerate峰林 landform formed during the Quaternary period, approximately 2.1 to 4 million years ago. The scenic area covers a total area of about 50 square kilometers, with a core zone of roughly 10 square kilometers. Dominated by orange-yellow conglomerate pillars, the tallest exceeding 200 meters, it resembles the imposing array of an ancient Roman legion from a distance. The stone forest developed within the deeply incised meandering valley along the Yellow River, integrating majestic stone forest peaks, the rushing winding waters of the Yellow River, tranquil riverside oases, and the古朴 Longwan village into a rare three-dimensional landscape described as "peaks reflected in water, mountains and rivers coexisting." Visitors can ride donkey carts through the canyons, drift on the Yellow River aboard sheepskin rafts, or ascend to overlook the "S"-shaped great bend formed by the river here. As a National Geopark and a 4A-level scenic area, the Yellow River Stone Forest is not only a living fossil for interpreting the geological evolution of the Loess Plateau in northwest China but also, with its rugged and untamed natural aesthetics, an irreplicable and extraordinary landmark on the Silk Road journey.

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