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Top 10 attractions in Zhangye

Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Northwestern District of China

Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot

8.7
4.7/5
Zhangye · 32.2km from downtown
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From SEK 111.00
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
No. 14 of Best Things to Do in Gansu-Qinghai Area

Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon

7.7
4.7/5
Zhangye · 36.7km from downtown
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From SEK 121.00
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
No. 20 of Best Things to Do in Gansu-Qinghai Area

Mati Grottoes Tourism Area

7.3
4.6/5
Sunan · 79.8km from downtown
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From SEK 49.00
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Gansu

Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple

7.4
4.7/5
Zhangye · 760m from downtown
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Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Zhangye

Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm

5.9
4.2/5
Shandan · 83.7km from downtown
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From SEK 53.00
Danxia Landform Viewing in Zhangye
No. 3 of Activities in Gansu

Danxia Landform Viewing in Zhangye

6.2
China · Zhangye
Binggou Danxia
No. 5 of Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Zhangye

Binggou Danxia

6.1
4.6/5
Sunan · 30.5km from downtown
From SEK 1.00
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Spot
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Zhangye

Zhangye Colorful Danxia Spot

6
5.0/5
Sunan · 41.4km from downtown
From SEK 111.00
Bars Snow Mountain
No. 17 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Gansu

Bars Snow Mountain

5.7
4.2/5
Sunan · 25.3km from downtown
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From SEK 99.00
Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area
No. 8 of Best Things to Do in Zhangye

Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area

5.6
4.6/5
Sunan · 30.3km from downtown

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Trip Moments in Zhangye

🇨🇳 10 Days in Gansu, China — Follow the Ancient Silk Road Through Deserts!

🇨🇳 10 Days in Gansu, China — Follow the Ancient Silk Road Through Deserts!

“🇨🇳 10 Days in Gansu, China — Follow the Ancient Silk Road Through Deserts, Mountains & Forgotten Kingdoms!”

@NOMADIC NOMAN · 9 days ago
Unreal colors and surreal landscapes — a perfect afternoon finish to the day 🇨🇳 🏔️ 10/08/2026

Unreal colors and surreal landscapes — a perfect afternoon finish to the day 🇨🇳 🏔️ 10/08/2026

“Review date: August 10, 2026 Visited: Afternoon If you want to end your day on a ✨ legendary high ✨, Zhangye National Geopark (also called Rainbow Mountains, 张掖丹霞国家地质公园) in Gansu is an absolute showstopper.”

@Marly Tips · 10 days ago
Can you believe this mountain is REAL?

Can you believe this mountain is REAL?

“The Mountains That Look Like Someone Painted Them in Every Colour of the Rainbow!”

@ramezzz · 11 days ago
Budget-friendly cities for college students to travel on a shoestring

Budget-friendly cities for college students to travel on a shoestring

“🌈Zhangye Rainbow Danxia 💡Why it's recommended The gold standard of China's most beautiful Danxia landforms and one of the world's top 10 magical geographical wonders.”

@Liam.Bell.39 · 1 month ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zhangye famous for?

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Zhangye is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot, Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, and Mati Grottoes Tourism Area.

What are the must-try activities in Zhangye?

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Consider Hotel Pickup & Drop-off | Zhangye Two Scenic Spots Day Tour | Pingshanhu Grand Canyon + Zhangye Rainbow Danxia | Pure Sightseeing, *Winter Special* Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot & Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon One-Day Tour, and Zhangye Private Day Tour: Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon & Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot in Zhangye. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.