Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot

The Palette Spilled by God - The Colorful Danxia In the northwest, one can feel the charm of nature even more A romantic and dreamy breathtaking scenery The Palette Spilled by God has created the beautiful Colorful Danxia Zhangye's Colorful Danxia is a compound area of Danxia landform and hilly landscape, one of the seven most beautiful Danxia landforms in China. Like a palette on earth, whether it is sunny or rainy, it always presents an amazing landscape. With its perilous and exquisite beauty, rugged ravines, morning and evening glows Vivid lines, interlaced strata, reminiscent of the long Chang'an dresses A breathtakingly beautiful scenery with an extremely high rate of good photo shots Every photo will make you marvel at the magic of nature In the midst of a busy life, come for a feast for the eyes~

In the northwest of China, there is a magical place known as the "natural palette" - Zhangye Danxia. This is not just an ordinary mountain range, but a masterpiece carved by nature over billions of years. The colorful mountains change unpredictably under the sun, like a flowing oil painting. 【Must-see】 When you come here, you will be shocked by the brilliant colors in front of you. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple, each color tells a story about time and nature. 【Address】 Zhangye Danxia Scenic Area is located in Sunan Yugu Autonomous County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province. 【Transportation】 - **Self-driving**: Depart from Zhangye City, drive west along G312 National Road for about 60 kilometers, then turn into S213 Provincial Road, and then follow the road signs to easily reach Zhangye Danxia. - **Public transportation**: If you choose to travel by bus, you can take a special bus to Zhangye Danxia in Zhangye City, and the journey takes about 1 hour. Please note that the schedule may be adjusted according to the season, please consult the latest timetable in advance. 【Food Recommendations】 - **Beef noodles**: Gansu's beef noodles are famous all over the country for their unique flavor. A bowl of hot beef noodles is a warm comfort on the journey. - **Lamb skewers**: The unique grilled lamb skewers in the northwest region, the meat is delicious, fragrant but not greasy, it is a must-try food. - **Hand-grabbed rice**: Experience the bold food culture of the northwest, try the authentic hand-grabbed rice, and let your taste buds enjoy different styles. 【Nearby Attractions】 - **Binggou Danxia**: Also located in Zhangye, it has a unique style different from Zhangye Danxia, and it is another geological wonder worth visiting. - **Matisi Grottoes**: This is a long-established Buddhist grotto group, where you can not only see exquisite murals and sculptures, but also feel the profound Buddhist culture. - **Zhangye National Wetland Park**: If you like to be close to nature, then this park is definitely a good place to relax. The air here is fresh and the scenery is pleasant.

Seven years ago, after a brief stay in the northwest, I fell in love with this place and have been longing for it ever since. This time, I started my most anticipated journey along the 'Corridor'. ⭕First stop ' ✈️The plane landed in Lanzhou in the evening, then rushed to Lanzhou West Station, took the car to Zhangye, arrived at about 3:40, casually bought the nearest time and place train ticket into the waiting hall until dawn, and then refunded after entering the station. ⭕Rainbow Danxia Public Transport Free Travel When it was light, I went to Zhangye Passenger Station and went to Danxia There are also buses in the off-season, so don't worry about the lack of public transportation You must buy it at the station window, the online ones are not allowed. The earliest 7:30 departure on time, to the Rainbow Danxia Scenic Area West Gate, ask the driver for the return time and place before getting off. Ticket 🎫: one way 15, round trip 30 🔷There are almost no people at the West Gate in the off-season, buy a ticket and take a scenic bus, divided into four scenic spots, each door in order to take a car to play, the whole journey is about 3 hours. Ticket 🎫: 93 yuan 🔷The sunrise of Rainbow Danxia in the morning has a feeling of sunrise over the golden mountain, very beautiful, the sunrise time is late in winter, if you want to see the sunrise in the morning, you can catch up. Very good. There are very few people in the scenic area in the off-season, it is very worth it 🔷Leave the scenic area at about 12 o'clock, wait for the car at the drop-off point, there is no one around, no car for half a day, the traffic lights are on holiday, all doubt whether there is a car to go back, finally the car came around 1 o'clock, take the car back to the city. ‼️It is recommended to bring some food and water, there is nothing to sell in the off-season, ⭕After returning to the city, I visited the Big Buddha Temple Ticket 🎫: 40 It is a temple of the Western Xia Kingdom, with a large reclining Buddha inside, you can go and see if you have time, it won't take long. ⭕About luggage storage Zhangye Bus Station Storage: 5 yuan all day Big Buddha Temple Luggage Storage: Free

There are three types of tickets💰: (1) Regular ticket: CNY 93 (with shuttle bus) (2) In-depth tour: CNY 360 (with a dedicated car, a gift, and three extra viewing platforms) (3) Night view: CNY 188 (performance + lights) For in-depth tours, it is only recommended to book in advance when there are many people, so you can take photos without being crowded🎥. During the off-season, just buy a regular ticket. Daytime admission ends at 18:00. You cannot enter the night view area with a daytime ticket. The night view is quite ordinary. You can't see the daytime scenery, only the valley + colorful lights🔆 and some song and dance performances. If your travel time conflicts, and you really want to go, please pay attention‼️ Be sure to wear more clothes. The valley is very cold at night, and the temperature difference between day and night is huge. Different entrances and gates have different routes: 1️⃣ East Gate and North Gate: Qicai Xianyuan Platform - Qicai Yunhai Platform - Qicai Jinxiu Platform - Qicai Hongxia Platform - Return to the corresponding entrance 2️⃣ West Gate: Qicai Yunhai Platform - Qicai Jinxiu Platform - Qicai Hongxia Platform - Qicai Xianyuan Platform - Return to West Gate The entire tour is by shuttle bus, with 4 stops in order. The entire route is one-way. Qicai Yunhai and Qicai Jinxiu offer different angles of the same mountain⛰️. You can choose whether to get off the bus according to your needs. The most crowded stop is Qicai Hongxia Platform🏜. Hot air balloons and gliders are also here. This is also the most colorful hilly landform. However, for those who want to take a hot air balloon, helicopter🚁, or glider, please note🧨🧨 that if they are not open, there will be no notification. You can only wait. If the wind is strong, they will not be available. You can only try your luck. The wind in Gansu comes and goes quickly, so you never know if they will be available.

The Hexi Corridor in Gansu is a 1,000 km long historical and cultural corridor, with deserts, Gobi, Danxia landforms, and grottoes along the way. It includes many scenic spots, such as Bird Scabbard Ridge, Gulang Gorge, Tianti Mountain Grottoes, White Pagoda Temple, Shandan Army Horse Farm, Biandukou, Mati Temple, Zhangye, Rainbow Mountains, Camel City Ruins, Manjusri Temple, Jiayuguan, Yulin Grottoes, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Lake, Xiqian Buddha Cave, and Yangguan. Winter travel in the Hexi Corridor: a boutique itinerary for those with a sense of adventure 7-day itinerary for the Hexi Corridor 🚗📷🎒 Day 1: Lanzhou - Tianti Mountain Grottoes - Kumarajiva Temple - Leitai Museum - Wuwei (overnight) Day 2: Wuwei - Giant Buddha Temple - Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon - Zhangye (overnight) Day 3: Zhangye - Mati Temple (Qilian Mountain scenery) - Rainbow Mountains - Zhangye Danxia (overnight) Day 4: Zhangye - Jiayuguan Fortress - Overhanging Great Wall - First Pier of the Great Wall - Jiayuguan (overnight) Day 5: Jiayuguan - Suoyang City - Yulin Grottoes - Wujie - Son of the Earth - Dunhuang (overnight) Day 6: Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake sunset - Dunhuang (overnight) Day 7: Dunhuang - Yangguan - Yumen Pass - Yadan Devil City sunset - Dunhuang (overnight)

Winter in Dunhuang is full of surprises! 1. I didn't expect Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring to be free; 2. I didn't expect Mogao Caves to be so easy to book, and you can see 10 caves for half price; 3. I didn't expect to be able to take travel photos and ride camels; 4. I didn't expect there to be no lines, and to be treated like a VIP everywhere; 5. I didn't expect hotels to be only a few hundred yuan; 👉Summary: Traveling to Dunhuang in winter is a real bargain~ 🚗🚗🚗About small group tours | self-driving | car rental: 1. For the eastern line, which includes Mogao Caves and Mingsha Mountain, you can just take a taxi; if you want to go to Yumen Pass and Yadan National Geological Park, you can rent a car for a day trip; 2. If you have a long holiday, you can take the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, either in a small group or by renting a car; self-driving is not recommended in winter; 3. Many hotels and restaurants are open in winter, so you don't have to worry about food and accommodation, and the heating is good at night. 🎪🎪🎪Temperature and clothing, be sure to pay attention: 1. Winter coats, such as down jackets or windbreakers; 2. Hats, scarves, and gloves are essential, as there are many outdoor activities; 3. The overall temperature is relatively dry, so be sure to moisturize; 4. There is not much snow, and it is mostly sunny, so it won't affect your trip; 🌸🌸🌸If you have a long holiday, you can take a grand loop or the Hexi Corridor single line: if you have a short holiday, you can just explore Dunhuang in depth 👉👉👉Route arrangement: 🌈Dunhuang 2-3 day short trip: D1 Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain D2 Yang Pass - Yumen Pass - Dunhuang Yadan - Shazhou Night Market 🆘Hexi Corridor 5-day tour (Lanzhou in, Dunhuang out) D1 Lanzhou - Wuwei - Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park D2 Mati Temple - Pingshanhu Grand Canyon D3 Zhangye - Jiayuguan Great Wall - Son of the Earth - Dunhuang D4 Mogao Caves - Dunhuang Museum - Mingsha Mountain D5 Yang Pass - Yumen Pass - Dunhuang Yadan National Geological Park - Shazhou Night Market

|||Took a chartered tour around the great Northwest. D1: Xining-Riyue Mountain-Qinghai Lake-Chaka D2: Chaka Sky No.1-Jade Lake-Qaidam Basin-Dachaidan D3: U-shaped Highway-Dongtaijinoer Lake-Water Yadan-Yadan Devil City-Dachaidan D4: Dachaidan-Silk Road Heritage City-Dunhuang Museum-Dunhuang D5: Dunhuang-Mogao Caves-Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake (encountered a sandstorm)-Dunhuang D6: Dunhuang-Unbounded-Son of the Earth-Zhangye Danxia Geopark-Zhangye D7: Zhangye-Qilian Mountain Grassland-Distant view of Gangshika Snow Peak -Xining 💚【Off-season Tickets】: 1️⃣Riyue Mountain Princess Wencheng Temple 30 yuan 2️⃣Qinghai Lake 20/90 (including sightseeing car) 3️⃣Chaka Sky Mirror closed during off-season Sky No.1 30, sightseeing car 60. 4️⃣Jade Lake 25, no sightseeing car during off-season 5️⃣Water Yadan free with ID card/sightseeing car 60 6️⃣Silk Road Heritage City 60, sightseeing car 15 7️⃣Mogao Caves 140 8️⃣Crescent Lake 55, sightseeing car 20 9️⃣Zhangye Danxia 93 (including sightseeing car) 💙【A few notes】: 1️⃣Both the salt lake and Qinghai Lake are icy surfaces, not very pretty this season. 2️⃣Encountered a sandstorm on the day going to Mingsha Mountain, missed the sunset. 3️⃣Other: The weather is quite dry, windy, remember to keep warm. Sunglasses, hats, hand warmers, masks, sunscreen, facial masks, hand cream, body lotion, lip balm, thermos. 💜Off-season【hotels and food】are very cheap. 🚙Found a local guide who took us around for the whole trip, had a good experience. 💛Overall, this trip was quite tiring. 😶‍🌫️

Explore the northwest for four days in Dunhuang and Jiayuguan, where history and nature blend together beautifully. Come and discover it for yourself! -------- 🚩Itinerary: DAY 1: Dunhuang Explore Dunhuang City and experience the thousand-year-old culture. Don't miss the local delicacies! DAY 2: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring—Mogao Caves Crescent Moon Spring at the foot of Mingsha Mountain is an oasis wonder in the desert. Visit the Mogao Caves to appreciate the beauty of mural art. DAY 3: Jiayuguan Pass Visit Jiayuguan Pass to experience the grandeur and history of the Great Wall. DAY 4: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park Zhangye Danxia is a natural palette. -------- Tips: - Customs: Jiayuguan is a blend of natural scenery and historical culture. Please respect local customs when visiting. 🙌 - November weather: The temperature in Jiayuguan in November is moderate, about 10°C during the day and cooler at night. Remember to bring a thick coat to keep warm. 🧣 - Airport transportation: Jiayuguan Airport is under renovation and expansion. Please choose a train or bus for your trip and plan your itinerary in advance. 🚆 - Specialty prices: When buying local specialties such as luminous cups and camel hair paintings, remember to shop around and bargain. 🛍️ -------- Dunhuang and Jiayuguan have a thousand-year-old story waiting for you to explore. Don't forget to follow me for more exciting journeys! 🚀

The Great Northwest (Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop) is a land full of mystery and magnificence, with vast deserts, mirror-like salt lakes, majestic mountains, and ancient cultural relics. August and September are the best times to visit the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop. You must save this full guide! 1. Travel Methods You can fly to and from Xining from various places. The Great Northwest is vast, and the distances between attractions are large, with average travel times of two to three hours. If you are energetic and love freedom, self-driving is a good option to fully enjoy the scenery along the way. If you are worried about the fatigue of the journey, joining a small tour group is also great, with a driver and guide providing attentive service, making your trip worry-free and effortless. 2. Six Days and Five Nights Itinerary: - Day 1: After flying from Changsha to Xining, the first stop is Riyue Mountain to feel the weight of history. Then head to Qinghai Lake, where the blue water is as clear as a gem, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. The winding mountain roads of Rubber Mountain offer a unique driving experience. Next, visit Chaka Salt Lake, which is like a mirror of the sky, pure and dreamy. Finally, arrive at Delingha for accommodation to recharge for the next day's journey. - Day 2: Depart from Delingha and take the U-shaped road to experience the magical charm of the highway. The unique landscape of Water Yadan is awe-inspiring, showcasing the wonders of nature. Emerald Lake is as green and beautiful as scattered emeralds. Stay overnight in Dachaidan and enjoy the tranquility of the western night. - Day 3: Depart from Dachaidan to the Silk Road ruins city, as if traveling back to the ancient Silk Road. Then arrive in Dunhuang for accommodation, and stroll through the bustling night market in the evening to taste local delicacies. - Day 4: Visit the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, an art treasure trove that carries thousands of years of history and culture, mesmerizing visitors. Then head to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring to experience the wonders of nature in the desert. Continue to stay in Dunhuang. - Day 5: Depart from Dunhuang, passing through Guazhou to experience the exotic western style. The grandeur of Jiayuguan is awe-inspiring, showcasing the strength of ancient military defense systems. Finally, arrive at Zhangye Danxia for accommodation, and be amazed by the colorful landforms. - Day 6: Depart from Zhangye, passing through Biandukou to enjoy the natural scenery along the way. The vast Qilian Grassland, with its lush green grass, is a great place to relax. Finally, return to Xining, ending an unforgettable journey. 3. Food Recommendations Qinghai yogurt, rich and creamy with a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness; hand-grabbed mutton, tender and juicy with a fragrant aroma; roasted lamb ribs, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a mouth-watering scent; apricot peel tea, refreshing and sweet, perfect for quenching thirst. These delicacies are highly recommended. 4. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Dunhuang Mogao Caves: A hall of art with exquisite murals and solemn Buddha statues, a treasure of human civilization. 2. Jiayuguan: Majestic and grand, the western starting point of the Great Wall, witnessing the vicissitudes of history. 3. Qilian Grassland: Under the blue sky and white clouds, with lush green grass and herds of cattle and sheep, it is like a beautiful painting. 4. Chaka Salt Lake: A mirror of the sky, pure and transparent, making you feel like you are in a dream world. 5. Qinghai Lake Erlangjian: Vast and shimmering, a masterpiece of nature. 6. Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring: A miracle in the desert, with sand dunes and clear springs, stunningly beautiful. 5. Precautions 1. The temperature difference in Qinghai in August and September is significant, so autumn clothing is a must. Bring a jacket, long sleeves, short sleeves, and thermal pants, and don't forget a beautiful dress for stunning photos. It's best to prepare a detachable fleece jacket that is windproof, warm, and waterproof. 2. The ultraviolet rays in the plateau area are extremely strong, so you must bring sunscreen products, including sunglasses, hats, sunscreen masks, and sunscreen lotion. The western climate is dry, so face masks are also essential. 3. Bring some common medicines in case of physical discomfort. 4. Remember to bring a power bank to avoid missing beautiful moments due to a dead phone battery. 5. Prepare comfortable shoes for easy walking when getting off the car.

|The correct way to visit and take photos at Zhangye Danxia. It is one of the must-visit attractions on the Qinghai-Gansu loop. No matter how beautiful the photos are online, you can only feel the magic and majesty of nature when you come here. 🎫Tickets You can buy tickets online or offline. If you want to save time and don't want to queue, you can buy tickets online in advance (you can buy tickets on all major platforms) ➡️Regular ticket: CNY 93/person (including sightseeing bus), regular route, you can visit four viewing platforms ➡️In-depth tour ticket: CNY 328/person (private car), exclusive route, guided tour, three exclusive viewing platforms (Colorful Aorhe Platform, Wanxiang Tu Lin Valley and Wohu Gorge) are added to the regular route, and the scenery is more beautiful ➡️Hidden route: CNY 188/person, night tour of Danxia, you can watch the dreamy valley light and shadow performance show ⏰Play time: 2-3h 🚗Tour route 1️⃣Route 1 | Enter and exit from the north gate: 2-1-3-4 2️⃣Route 2 | Enter and exit from the west gate: 1-3-4-2 ‼️Because most people choose Route 1, the queue for the bus on Route 1 is more serious. If you are traveling during peak periods (summer vacation, holidays) and don't want to queue, it is recommended to avoid the north gate. 1️⃣No. 1 viewing platform-Cloud Sea Platform: The best place to shoot S-bend, you can see the screen-shaped mountains of Danxia landform, colorful, clear texture, very out of the picture, you can leave enough time to take pictures here. 2️⃣No. 2 viewing platform-Xianyuan Platform: The most common of the four viewing platforms, closest to the mountain, if you are in a hurry, there is no need to climb to the highest peak, and because it is the first stop, there are so many people, it is not out of the picture, it is not recommended to stay for a long time Take pictures. 3️⃣No. 3 viewing platform-Jinxiu Platform: You need to walk up the plank road, the distance is relatively long, the more you go inside, the better it looks, the scenery on the top is very beautiful, but it takes time to climb up, you can watch and shoot the close-up of Danxia landform, and the color of the mountain is more vivid. 4️⃣No. 4 viewing platform-Hongxia Platform: The best place to watch the sunset, the best place to shoot, the most crowded station, and also provides hot air balloon experience and powered parachute experience, you can shoot very romantic sunset scenery. 📍Play suggestions 1️⃣If you enter the park before 5 pm, it is recommended to go to the east gate and leave the most beautiful station to the end; if you enter the park after 5 pm, it is recommended to go to the west gate, because you need to rush to the Hongxia Platform before sunset, so the west gate is more suitable. 2️⃣Wear appropriate clothes and shoes, because there are many areas in the scenic area that need to be walked. Clothes can choose solid colors that are more out of the picture, especially black, coffee, red, yellow, etc. 3️⃣Pay attention to sun protection! Don't go too early in summer, the sun will be very hot in the afternoon! 4️⃣Do not cross the guardrail or step on the mountain, because the Danxia landform is very fragile, and it takes a long time to recover after stepping on it. 5️⃣Pay attention to the opening hours and sunset hours, and the opening hours will vary slightly in different seasons.

Hey guys! Want to explore Zhangye and Jiuquan? Here is a super practical 3-day tour guide for you. Save it now! -- 🚩Recommended route: 3-day in-depth tour of Zhangye and Jiuquan Day 1️⃣: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park - Danxiakou Cultural Tourism Town Visit the spectacular Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park on the first day to experience the magic of nature. In the evening, stroll through Danxiakou Cultural Tourism Town to experience the authentic Northwest style. Day 2️⃣: Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest On the second day, explore the Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest to admire the golden poplar trees in autumn and feel the splendor of nature and the tenacity of life. Day 3️⃣: Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon On the last day, explore the Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon to appreciate the depth and magnificence of the canyon and conclude this journey perfectly. -- Must-visit attractions: 🌟 Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park: The colorful Danxia and hills in Zhangye are like a natural palette, and the spectacular scenery is fascinating! 🏞️ Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon: The canyon is like a maze with unique peaks and forests. Every step is a new scenery, full of adventure! 🍂 Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest: In the desert, the golden poplar forest is as beautiful as a painting, with colorful scenery, making it a great place for photography! 🌉 Danxiakou Cultural Tourism Town: With small bridges and flowing water, the town is full of ancient charm and delicious food, allowing you to experience the unique charm of Danxiakou! -- Travel checklist: 🧳 Zhangye-Jiuquan in January, bring these with you! 👚 Clothing: Thick down jacket, thermal underwear, sweater, essential for cold weather! Non-slip outdoor shoes, no worries wherever you go. 🎩 Accessories: Hat, scarf, mask, warm and stylish. Don't forget sunglasses, as the sun is strong and needs protection. 💳 Documents: ID card, discount documents, bring them all for a smooth journey. 🧴 Skincare: Lip balm, hand cream, face mask, saviors in dry weather! Sunscreen is also essential, as UV rays should not be underestimated. 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness medicine, better safe than sorry. Band-aids, painkillers, no worries for minor injuries. 📷 Photography: Camera, phone, power bank, don't miss the beautiful scenery! Capture every wonderful moment! 🎒 Essentials: Thermos, simple first aid kit, umbrella/raincoat, for any emergencies. Travel easily and have fun! -- Zhangye-Jiuquan tour, with endless scenery and tempting food, come and explore it yourself!🌄

I believe many people have never been to a city in China called Zhangye. If you ask me what Zhangye is like, I’d say it’s a gateway on the Silk Road, filled with hidden surprises. There, you can experience sudden snowfall in the mountains, explore rolling sand dunes, and discover charming, locally-inspired cafes and unexpected sights. This city is rich in ethnic character and natural beauty. Best of all, it’s not crowded, so you can set your own pace, embracing a slower, poetic lifestyle steeped in local culture. When you’re tired, just settle into a cozy cafe for a coffee break. One day, you could explore the mountains; the next, marvel at the stunning colors of the Rainbow Mountains, which look beautiful from every angle. The most delightful surprise? They even have sand dunes here. To truly understand the meaning of the Silk Road, a stop in Zhangye is essential on your travel journey.