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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Zhangye [2025]
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
26537 reviews
8.7
From US$ 12.96
Based on 320 reviews
32.2 km from downtown
Phone 0936-5623666
Address: BuildingNo.8, Danxia Road,Linze County, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Zhangye
Highlights:
World Geopark-level Colorful Zhangye Danxia landform
Danxia landform's seven scenic wonders
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I went to see this attraction specially and it didn't disappoint me. It was sunny when I went there, but it felt like it was going to rain when I left. But I was lucky enough to see the Danxia I wanted to see.
Finally came to this palette overturned by God, the colorful Danxia scenery is so beautiful. It's worth it! ! I think it's also suitable to bring children here, and you can really feel the different landforms. We didn't see the hot air balloon because of the strong wind that day. It is not recommended for the young lady who comes here to wear too much, because the scenery behind is colorful enough. A simple dress, you just need to stand there to see the most beautiful scenery.
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.6
/5
2414 reviews
7.6
From US$ 18.12
Based on 28 reviews
36.7 km from downtown
Phone 0936-8830066
Address: Pingshanhu Township Government, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhangye
Highlights:
Panoramic view of stunning canyon
2.5-mile glass walkway overlooks canyon
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Your jaw will drop. Have fun when you come, don't rush, full ticket is recommended. Bring more water when the sun is strong. Riding a camel and a camel flatbed cart are very novel experiences 👍👍👍👍👍.
The in-depth tour cost more than 300 yuan, and the cost performance is average. The signage and guidance in the scenic area are not very good. When we went there, there were still many places under construction in the scenic area, so it was dirty and messy, and the tour experience was not good. The camel riding and camel cart riding time were not very long, and the canyon scenery was not as stunning as imagined. The first-class highway from the city to the scenic area actually charges a toll. Overall, there is no need to make a special trip to visit.
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Zhangye Buddha Temple
4.7
/5
3526 reviews
7.3
From US$ 5.30
Based on 136 reviews
Dafo Temple | 757m from downtown
Phone 0936-8222048
Address: Dafosi Pedestrian Street, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Majestic & sacred winter snow景。
Buddha statues & cave carvings
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Zhangye Dafo Temple, also known as the Reclining Buddha Temple, was built in the first year of Yong'an during the reign of Emperor Chongzong of the Western Xia Dynasty, and has a history of more than 900 years. The Dafo Temple is the largest existing Western Xia Buddhist temple in China, and also has the largest indoor wooden clay sculpture of a reclining Buddha in China. It also houses the most complete first edition of the Yongle Beizang.
The history is rich and beautiful. After so many years, the temple has been rebuilt and repaired several times. How did people protect the Buddhist scriptures from generation to generation in the storm? The architectural decorations are very shocking. Don't miss the Shanxi Guild Hall. The sleeping Buddha has been sleeping for thousands of years and never wakes up. Those who ask will never ask for a hundred generations and will never know.
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Mati Temple Scenic Area
4.6
/5
1901 reviews
7.2
From US$ 1.82
Based on 49 reviews
49.2 km from downtown
Phone 0936-8891646
Address: Dadu Ma Town, Sunan County, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
360° glass deck overlooking mountains
Qilian Mountains & Hexi Corridor
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The scenery is very beautiful. I and everyone like this scenic spot very much. This scenic spot is very rich in natural scenery, as well as scenery, and there are many historical sites and monuments. There are also many enthusiastic staff. They all like this scenic spot very much. This scenic spot is simply great. I like this scenic spot very much
A place that is easy to miss. The Thousand Buddha Caves and the Horse-Shoe Temple are both very beautiful, but a little far away. Most people go there by car, and there are not many tour groups. There are rape flowers on the way back to Zhangye this season, it is worth stopping to take pictures.
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Binggou Danxia
4.5
/5
1020 reviews
6.1
Based on 22 reviews
47.8 km from downtown
Address: Zhangye Sunan Yugu Autonomous County Kangle Township
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Cable car to scenic viewpoint
World-class geographic & natural wonders
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Although there are few tourists visiting this attraction, the service quality of the attraction has not been reduced. The sightseeing bus departs on time and picks up people on time. The air conditioning is also turned on very well. The mountains in the attraction are spectacular. Very good.
The main purpose is to see the various shapes of Danxia landforms. The colors are not as colorful as the colorful Danxia, nor as magnificent as the Alien Valley. It is good to play with more time. It is quite tiring to climb up to the viewing platform. The sightseeing bus runs every 15 minutes, and you have to wait if there are few people.
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Army Horse Rance of Shandan
4.3
/5
211 reviews
6.0
From US$ 9.06
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0936-2881818
Address: Shandan County, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhangye
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The environment here is really good. It is more vast and comfortable than the Qilian Mountain Prairie.
Driving in is the Qilian Mountain National Park. I got up the next day and had breakfast and went horseback riding. It was a satisfying trip.
The hotel owner was very nice. He upgraded our room. We stayed on the second floor. We hadn't arranged for customers on the second floor yet. Our family stayed very quietly.
When we left, we were given a bottle of honey🍯, which made us very happy.
It was very comfortable to stay here.
Maybe it's because I love history very much. When I traveled to Gansu, I specifically searched for Shandan Military Horse Farm.
When you know that Shandan Military Horse Farm is one of the largest and oldest military horse bases in the world, it was once the royal horse farm established by Huo Qubing in the Western Han Dynasty to fight against the Xiongnu. It has continued the horse-raising tradition of more than 2,000 years. Today, it still retains the magnificent grassland scenery and unique military horse culture. When you yearn for it in your heart, it is not only out of love for natural beauty, but more of a historical sentiment.
In 121 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Huo Qubing to the west to fight against the Xiongnu. He established an official horse farm here to breed war horses, laying the foundation for an important source of ancient Chinese military horses. It was a royal horse farm in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. At its peak, the number of horses in stock exceeded 100,000. Now it is a state-owned ranch with both animal husbandry and tourism functions, and is known as the "Emerald of the Silk Road".
Shandan Military Horse Farm is a perfect fusion of history and nature. Whether it is to pursue the relics of the Silk Road or yearn for the freedom of the grassland, it can make people linger here.
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Bars Snow Mountain
4.3
/5
55 reviews
5.8
89.7 km from downtown
Phone 15293600085
Address: Xichahe Village, Dahe Township, Sunan Yugu Autonomous County, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Majestic & grand at 16,790 ft
Snow-capped peaks up close
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The scenic spot is still under renovation and excavation, so there are relatively few people. Parking is very convenient, and you can take the scenic bus to go along the mountain road. The driver is very good. The price of the glass house rest area is also moderate, and hot water is always provided. The weather on the top of the mountain is changeable. We are very lucky. We saw sunny days and clouds. The marmot is really super big hahaha
There was no snow when we went there, so it wasn't very fun, but there wasn't much point in going there either. Once you get on the bus, there's not much distance you can walk on your own. There's no paved road behind, so it's inconvenient and dangerous to walk.
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Biandukou Ecology Leisure Tourism Area
4.1
/5
154 reviews
5.7
88.8 km from downtown
Address: Minle, Zhangye, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.2 of r fun & cool retreats in Zhangye
Highlights:
360° view of canola fields
Explore Bendou Canyon & more
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Qilian Mountain is really beautiful. Biandukou is very suitable for checking in and taking photos. The scenic area is not big, but the view is very wide. It is suitable for bringing children. You can walk to the viewing platform when you enter, and you can choose to ride a horse when you come out. It is very relaxing and not tiring at all.
Qilian Mountain is really beautiful. Biandukou is very suitable for checking in and taking photos. The scenic area is not big, but the view is very wide. It is suitable for bringing children. You can walk to the viewing platform when you enter, and you can choose to ride a horse when you come out. It is very relaxing and not tiring at all.
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