Category Archives: Attraction

Tianshan Mountains is one of the largest in Asia, and in the ancient records, it was recorded as “the North Mountain”, “the Snow Mountain” and “Yin Mountain”. And in the Tang Times, it was recorded as the “Zheloman Mountains.” Tianshan Mountains started from the Pamirs with two branches. One branch lies in Central Asia in…

As one of the most historical horse farm in China, the scenery of the Shandanjun Horse-breeding Farm is quite magnificent, Tourists can not only enjoy the vast grasslands and rape flower fields, but also experience the passion of galloping horses on the grasslands. Introduction of Shandanjun Horse-breeding Farm: Shandan Military Horseyard is located in the…

Located in the northwest of Gansu province, Zhangye was an important commercial port on the ancient Silk Road and once had the status of present Shanghai. With the Heihe River flowing through and sheltered by Mt. Qilian and Mt. Longshou, the city is an oasis in the desert. All of these dowered Zhangye with rich…

Sitting on the edge of the Silk Road ( 丝绸之路 ), Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park ( Chinese name: 张掖丹霞国家地质公园 ) is located in northwest China’s Gansu Province. It is a spectacular multicolor covering a large area of the cliffs that have made the place look like a masterpiece of an oil painting against the canvas of surrounding grey plain. The landform…

Situated on the edge of the Silk Road ( 丝绸之路 ), Binggou Danxia Landform ( 冰沟丹霞 ) in Sunan Yugur Autonomous County ( 肃南裕固族自治县 ), Zhangye ( 张掖 ), northwest China’s Gansu Province, has a spectacular Danxia landform that covers an area of more than 300 square kilometers. Compared with the Zhangye Danxia National Geopark ( 张掖丹霞国家地质公园 ), the color of Danxia is relatively simple…

After enjoying the beautiful Zhangye Danxia Landform, we will bring you to visit the thousand-year-old grotto complex carved in the rock wall, which is quite magnificent and fantastic. As a monastery where the Han and Tibetan Buddhism meet, you can see different Buddhist statues and architectural styles here. What to visit in Matis Temple? Matis…

Badain Jaran Desert covers a total area of 49,000 square kilometers; it spans Zhangye City in Gansu Province, as well as the Ningxia Hui and Inner Mongolia autonomous regions. Mountains are formed through sand accumulation, but facing strong winds in the desert, the fine sands are blown away, continually eroding these mountains. Although only about 500 meters higher from the…

Giant Buddha Temple, located in the southwest corner of Zhangye, is a famous Buddha worship place along the silk road. The temple has founded in the 1st year of Yongan during the reign of Emperor Chongzong In the Western Xia Dynasty and strengthening maintenance many times. The existing buildings include Big Buddha Hall, Scripture Library Tower, and…

Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon is located in Zhangye, northwest China’s Gansu Province. As one of the best off the beaten path adventures in the region, the grand canyon has a wild natural beauty that is both grand and beautiful. What to Visit in Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon? Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon is 56 kilometers away from the urban area….

The Wooden Pagoda Temple, formerly known as Wanshou ( Longevity ) Temple; it is an ancient brick and wood pagoda, located on Funan Street, Zhangye City, Gansu Province. The temple and pagoda were built in the Northern Zhou Dynasty or earlier and were rebuilt in the Sui, Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties. What to Visit in the Wooden…