Biandukou (rapeseed fields and mountain pass)
扁都口生态休闲旅游区 · Biǎndūkǒu Shēngtài Xiūxián Lǚyóuqū
An old Silk Road pass into the Qilian Mountains, famous for huge yellow rapeseed fields in July and August below snow-capped peaks.
No booking neededHalf a day (full day from Zhangye)
Tip
Only worth the trip in July and August for the flowers; at about 2,800 m it is cool and sunny, so bring a jacket, hat and sun cream.
- Opening hours
- Open all day; the scenic area facilities are busiest from late June to August. To be confirmed
- Price
- Free entry to the fields and valley; parking and activities extra. To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- About 90 km south-east of Zhangye via Minle (the pass is about 28 km from Minle town): roughly 1.5–2 hours by car on the G227 To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 甘肃省张掖市民乐县南丰镇扁都口生态休闲旅游区
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