Longnan

The only part of Gansu within the Yangtze River basin, with lush hills and clear waters earning it the name "Jiangnan of Longshang."

Longnan lies in southeastern Gansu in the Qinling–Daba mountains, bordering Shaanxi and Sichuan. Its humid climate and dense forests give it a look quite unlike the usual image of the northwest, and it is known as the "Jiangnan of Gansu" (the lush south of the Yangtze, transplanted to the northwest). Guan'egou in Dangchang County is known for its alpine gorges, lakes, waterfalls and forests; around Yangba in Kang County, tea plantations, streams and old villages complement one another; and Cheng County and Hui County hold Three Kingdoms heritage sites. Spring through autumn is the best time to visit, with autumn foliage especially fine. Access is via Longnan Chengzhou Airport, the Lanzhou–Haikou Expressway and the Lanzhou–Chongqing Railway.

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