Zhangye is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities, well-known for its unique Danxia landform. This beautiful land has many beautiful and touching legends and history has left numerous treasures – Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple, Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, and many others. Of course, the hot spot of Zhangye is Rainbow Mountain, where the most stunning colors are the best gift of nature.
Deep in Gansu’s Qilian Mountains, Mati Temple clings to red sandstone cliffs like a sacred mirage. Some have said that a celestial horse once left its hoofprint here, birthing the temple’s name—”Horse Hoof Temple.” But this 1,600-year-old site is no myth: its maze of grottoes, weathered prayer flags, and Tibetan chants tell…
Located in the southwest corner of Zhangye City in Gansu Province, Giant Buddha Temple, aka Sleeping Buddha Temple, was built in 1098 during the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227), with a history of more than 900 years. It is a significant architectural relic on the Silk Road, and also a landmark building of the…
Situated at the northern foothills of the Qilian Mountains in western China, the Zhangye Danxia Geological Park is the most representative and the largest colorful Danxia landform in China’s arid regions, encompassing an area of more than 536 square kilometers (207 square miles). Well-known for its gorgeous color across the mountains and rock formations, the Geopark…
