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Sunan Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Sunan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
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Binggou Danxia
6.1
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1,119 Reviews
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Spot
6.0
5.0
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864 Reviews
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Bars Snow Mountain
5.8
4.3
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80 Reviews
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Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area
5.7
4.6
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132 Reviews
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Qilian Mountains
5.5
4.7
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207 Reviews
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Thirty-Three Days Grottoes
5.3
4.7
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14 Reviews
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
4.8
4.7
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32 Reviews
Beisi Grottoes
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Qianfo Cave, Mati Temple
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Sunan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Silk Road Jinma International Hotel (Mati Temple Scenic Area)
4.6
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196 Reviews
SiXiangXingChenHotel
4.4
/5
144 Reviews
Mati Yunqi Homestay (Mati Temple Scenic Area)
4.5
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54 Reviews
Sunan Helange Homestay
4.9
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175 Reviews
Xi Zhi Ha Zhi Hotel
4.5
/5
54 Reviews
Sunan Hotel
3.6
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51 Reviews
Sunan Suixi Xiangxuan Homestay
4.3
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25 Reviews
SUNANDANXIAQICAIYUEKEZHAN
5.0
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13 Reviews
Gesanghua Homestay
3.8
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27 Reviews
Dongna Hotel
4.8
/5
2 Reviews
Ma Ti Temple Wolong Villa
4.7
/5
567 Reviews
Yumu Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
256 Reviews
What to eat
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马蹄寺藏裕快餐厅
5.0
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14 Reviews
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裕固手抓
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Sunan Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
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Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
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5,042 Reviews
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3,537 Reviews
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1,169 Reviews
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Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
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254 Reviews
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4.4
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634 Reviews
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2,198 Reviews
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Jiayuguan Guancheng
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17,335 Reviews
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1,039 Reviews
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Wangshan international Hotel
9.6
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1,049 Reviews
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9.3
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2,158 Reviews
Jinglong International Hotel (Zhangye West Railway Station Aegean Sea Shopping Center)
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569 Reviews
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256 Reviews
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3,453 Reviews
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Mars Base 1
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50 Reviews
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Public Air Travel·Danxia Pearl Hotel (Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Area)
9.3
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4,557 Reviews
Zhangye Linze Danxia Bay Countryside Hotel
9.3
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178 Reviews
Qicai Hotel
9.4
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290 Reviews
Mingjiale International Hotel
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1,021 Reviews
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Zhangye Metropolis Holiday Hotel (High-speed Railway West Station Bell and Drum Tower)
9.4
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754 Reviews
Hengda Lijing Hotel (Zhangye West of Railway Station)
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1,165 Reviews
Junyi International Hotel
9.4
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9.7
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1,881 Reviews
Qianxi Silk Road International Hotel (Zhangye High-speed Railway Station)
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2,316 Reviews
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489 Reviews
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
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34,992 Reviews
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Chaka Salt Lake
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19,141 Reviews
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Qinghai Lake
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7,465 Reviews
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
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3,553 Reviews
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4.8
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1,288 Reviews
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Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
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3,537 Reviews
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Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
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1,326 Reviews
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Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
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254 Reviews
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Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
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256 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
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3,453 Reviews
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Badain Jaran Desert
4.5
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285 Reviews
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Yanzhi Mountain Forest Park
4.6
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251 Reviews
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肃南牛魔王火锅(隆畅路店)
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川椒麻辣烫(明花路店)
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