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Sunan Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
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Discover Gansu Through "Planet Earth"@Jiayuguan Guancheng
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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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2,539 Reviews
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Binggou Danxia
6.1
4.6
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1,119 Reviews
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Spot
6.0
5.0
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861 Reviews
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Bars Snow Mountain
5.7
4.3
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80 Reviews
Mountain climbing
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
Mountain climbing
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
4.2
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Qianfo Cave, Mati Temple
4.2
4.6
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44 Reviews
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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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Ma Ti Temple Wolong Villa
4.7
/5
566 Reviews
Silk Road Jinma International Hotel (Mati Temple Scenic Area)
4.6
/5
196 Reviews
SiXiangXingChenHotel
4.4
/5
144 Reviews
Mati Yunqi Homestay (Mati Temple Scenic Area)
4.5
/5
54 Reviews
Sunan Helange Homestay
4.9
/5
174 Reviews
Xi Zhi Ha Zhi Hotel
4.5
/5
54 Reviews
Sunan Hotel
3.6
/5
51 Reviews
Sunan Suixi Xiangxuan Homestay
4.3
/5
25 Reviews
SUNANDANXIAQICAIYUEKEZHAN
5.0
/5
13 Reviews
Gesanghua Homestay
3.8
/5
27 Reviews
Dongna Hotel
4.8
/5
2 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
/5
14 Reviews
Quick bites
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裕固手抓
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肃南牛魔王火锅(隆畅路店)
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Sunan Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
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34,972 Reviews
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Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
4.7
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5,039 Reviews
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Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
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3,535 Reviews
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
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3,549 Reviews
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4.6
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251 Reviews
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2,958 Reviews
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4.5
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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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The Great Wall pier
4.4
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634 Reviews
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4.8
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2,198 Reviews
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Jiayuguan Guancheng
4.5
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17,326 Reviews
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The Overhanging Great Wall Scenic Spot
4.5
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1,039 Reviews
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Wangshan international Hotel
9.6
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1,048 Reviews
zhangye hotel
9.3
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2,154 Reviews
Jinglong International Hotel (Zhangye West Railway Station Aegean Sea Shopping Center)
9.7
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1,142 Reviews
Kaitong Building
9.0
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568 Reviews
Youth International Hotel
9.4
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668 Reviews
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1,586 Reviews
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Jiayuguan Fantawild Silk Road Dreamland
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2,198 Reviews
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Dongfeng Aerospace City
4.6
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365 Reviews
Jiayuguan Fantawild Adventure
4.8
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2,958 Reviews
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Leitai Han Culture Museum
4.2
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132 Reviews
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
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256 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,453 Reviews
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Mars Base 1
4.1
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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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4,550 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
9.5
/5
1,022 Reviews
PINGDA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL (ZHANGYE MIDDLE SCHOOL GAOTIE WEST STATION BRANCH)
9.2
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79 Reviews
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)
9.1
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1,165 Reviews
Junyi International Hotel
9.4
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746 Reviews
Zhangye West High-speed Railway Station REZEN HOTEL
9.7
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335 Reviews
Qianxi Silk Road International Hotel (Zhangye High-speed Railway Station)
9.3
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2,316 Reviews
Xiyu International Hotel
9.1
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489 Reviews
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9.4
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2,876 Reviews
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
34,972 Reviews
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
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19,136 Reviews
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
7,463 Reviews
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,549 Reviews
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Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.8
/5
1,285 Reviews
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Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
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3,535 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
Night view
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
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256 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
4.7
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3,453 Reviews
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Badain Jaran Desert
4.5
/5
285 Reviews
Deserts
Yanzhi Mountain Forest Park
4.6
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251 Reviews
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Gezidun Village
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Heihe River Basin Nature Reserve
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雅食轩餐饮
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裕固手抓
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肃南牛魔王火锅(隆畅路店)
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东乡尕周炒肉片(肃南分店)
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唏嘛香牛肉面
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LI YUAN HE CHA CAN TING
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石锅传奇·泡泡鸡·泡泡鱼
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川椒麻辣烫(明花路店)
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小城故事私房菜
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肃南裕固族自治县裕合家园餐饮服务中心
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雪域餐饮(肃南店)
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Maoya Spicy Hot Pot
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The Qinghai-Gansu loop can actually be enjoyed lying down! The view from the train window is stunning
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Tested these places myself, and none made me regret visiting
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26.8.14 The long wind blows for tens of thousands of miles, crossing Yumen Pass. Today I traveled the western route of Dunhuang. Dunhuang once again greatly exceeded my expectations,
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Explore these less crowded and comfortable destinations in August with a budget of 5000.
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Avoid the crowds! A hidden gem of a city offers the most authentic local life.
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I've personally tested 8 summer retreats that are less crowded and cheaper, so you can avoid feeling like you're in a sauna when you go out in the summer.
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It's a summer vacation for parents and children in August. This place is less crowded and beautiful, so you won't be fooled
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Where to escape the heat in August and September? These 8 places have fewer crowds and beautiful, unique scenery
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I didn't want to leave after staying for 3 days! This place is so therapeutic.
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Starting from Zhangye city center, driving northeast along Provincial Highway S213 for about 56 kilometers, this stretch of road itself is a preview of the changing landscape. At first, the view outside the window is quite pleasant.
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I personally tested this place and found it to be a cool and relaxing summer retreat – less crowded, beautiful, and hassle-free.
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