Zhangye
Zhangye Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
About Zhangye
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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Things to do in Zhangye
What to do
Looking for things to do in Zhangye? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Zhangye, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Zhangye dishes and foodie spots.
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Zhangye Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Listen up if you want to visit Qicai Xiadan—you need a plan or you’ll be the one who gets caught off guard
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Giving up on Wuwei, this place is too amazing!
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Summer self-driving route in Qinghai: immersive tour of the 100-li flower sea in Menyuan
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Take an impromptu summer healing trip to Qinghai
AlexanderCarmichael79
Endured Zhangye and returned｜Strongly not recommended to visit from July to September because it’s really…
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Staying at a cliff-view guesthouse at the foot of Danxia Mountain was absolutely breathtaking.
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Northwest China is the top choice for July and August! Forget Gannan, the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop is the ultimate summer destination.
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No need to go to Switzerland. The summer in Menyuan, Qinghai is simply legendary
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Popular Types of Attractions in Zhangye
Popular Attractions in Zhangye
Wulan Ancient Town | Zhangye National Desert Sports Park | Minqin Guild Hall | Linze Museum | Dahu Bay Scenic Resort of Gaotai | Colorful Hill | Heihe Wetland Park | Heishuiguo Site | Ganquan Park | Shifo Temple | Gezidun Village | Heihe River Basin Nature Reserve | Zhangyeshi Longqu Guojia Qinghai Yunshan Qilian Yuanbai Liangzhong Base | Xusanwan City and Tombs | Chinese Red Army Memorial Museum | Lingyin Temple | Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot | Longshou Mountain Nature Reserve | Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon | Fangzhou Hot Spring Water World
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Popular Restaurants in Zhangye
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店) | 望山国际大酒店(张掖西站店)·悦锦主题餐厅 | GAN ZHOU MING CHI | 张丹霞鱼庄（甘州总店） | 党氏卷子鸡(南关店) | 丹霞湾田园酒店·餐厅 | 张丹霞鱼庄(丹霞店) | Qilian Lamb Restaurant | 阿格尔民族演艺宫 | 孙记炒炮(西街店) | Q-DING HOT POT | Ganzhou Restaurant | PENG XIN YANG GAO ROU BEI GUAN ZI WEI DIAN | KFC (ganzhou) | Dongjifengweiniurouxiao Rice | 德克士(广场店) | 马蹄寺藏裕快餐厅 | 四坝蒸饼 | Dicos (dongjiejinleshangsha) | 强氏喜阿婆粥饼店(张掖店) | 清真青海特色美食城 | 会州老菜馆 | Zhangyelao Restaurant | 甘州名吃金色卉椒麻鸡(鑫汇店) | 张掖尚景国际酒店·茶餐厅 | 老张记山丹炒拨拉 | 晓英杏皮茶(新乐美食村店) | 烧鹅仔海鲜肥牛火锅(宁和园店) | 清真·馨月阁餐厅(七彩丹霞中心店) | 新·丰盛源餐厅
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Popular Trip Moments
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