Zhangye - Wikipedia
WEBZhangye (simplified Chinese: 张掖; traditional Chinese: 張掖; pinyin: Zhāngyè), formerly romanized as Changyeh or known as Kanchow, is a prefecture-level city in central Gansu Province in the People's Republic of China. It borders Inner Mongolia on the north and Qinghai on the south.
Zhangye, China: Famous for Colorful Danxia Landforms
WEBThings to Do in Zhangye. Zhangye was an important town on the ancient Silk Road, and now is a famous tourist city due in part to its long history and cultural relics, but mostly for its beautiful natural scenery. Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park is the must-see attraction in a Zhangye trip.
Zhangye National Geopark - Wikipedia
WEBZhangye National Geopark (simplified Chinese: 张掖国家地质公园; traditional Chinese: 張掖國家地質公園; pinyin: Zhāngyè Guójiā Dìzhìgōngyuán) is located in Sunan and Linze counties within the prefecture-level city of Zhangye, in Gansu, China. It covers an area of 322 square kilometres (124 sq mi).
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park — Rainbow Mountains
WEBZhangye Danxia National Geological Park is in the eastern foothills of the Qilian Mountains in Gansu Province, China. The geological park has a spectacular Danxia (/dan-sshyaa/ 'red cloud') landform area that covers about 50 square kilometers (19 square miles). The danxia landforms are a masterpiece of nature.
Zhangye National Geopark (Official GANP Park Page)
WEBThe national park, originally named Zhangye Danxia Geopark, is renowned for the stunning display of colors across hills and rock formations. The Chinese media designated the region as one of the most amazing landscapes across China.
Exploring the Colors of the Earth: A Comprehensive Guide to Zhangye …
WEBKey Takeaways. Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park is a vast area showcasing unique and colorful rock formations, reflecting millions of years of geological history. The city of Zhangye, rich in history and culture, is an integral part of the ancient Silk Road and is renowned for its annual International Colorful Danxia Festival.
Zhangye Danxia National Geopark | Gansu, China - Lonely Planet
WEBZhangye Danxia National Geopark. China, Asia. Gansu. The swirling orange, yellow, white and brown lunar landscape of this national park is the result of sandstone and mineral deposits that have eroded into odd shapes over the course of millennia.
Gansu Zhangye Travel Guide - Attractions, Weather, Map, Tips
WEBThe highlights of Zhangye include Danxia Geopark, Mati Monastery, and Giant Buddha Temple. From Zhangye, you can extend your trip to Lanzhou – transport and economic center of Gansu, Dunhuang – Buddhist wealth of Mogao Grottoes and Labrang Monastery – known as the “World Tibetan University”. Travel with China Discovery
Zhangye Danxia Landform Geopark, Rainbow Mountains, China
WEBOct 23, 2023 · Extending along the northern slope of Qilian Mountain in west China, Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in Gansu is the best representative of China's colorful Danxia landform and the largest Danxia landscape in an arid area, with a wide variety of landforms.
Zhangye National Geopark - Atlas Obscura
WEBMay 14, 2015 · Discover Zhangye National Geopark in Zhangye Shi, China: These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.
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