Ganzhou District Travel
Ganzhou District, Zhangye, Gansu - A convergence of Silk Road culture and Danxia wonders. Visit the thousand-year-old Giant Buddha Temple, admire the magnificent Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, and stroll through the Wetland Park. This 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes historical culture, geological wonders, ecological leisure, and Hexi cuisine experience.
2-Day 1-Night In-depth Tour of Ganzhou District
Visit a thousand-year-old ancient temple, appreciate the Danxia wonders, experience wetland ecology, taste Hexi cuisine, and enjoy a journey that perfectly blends Ganzhou's rich historical culture and natural landscapes
Arrive in Ganzhou, check into the hotel, then head to Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple to visit this treasure trove of Buddhist art from the Western Xia Dynasty. In the afternoon, visit Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon to admire the magnificent Danxia landform scenery.
- Zhangye Hotel
- Danxia Hotel
- Budget Hotels in Urban Area
- Rolled Chicken (Juanzi Ji)
- Rubbed Fish Noodles (Cuoyu Mian)
- Zhangye Minced Pork Noodles (Sao Mian)
- Photography is prohibited inside the Giant Buddha Temple
- Wear comfortable sports shoes for canyon tours
- Pay attention to sun protection and hydration
Visit Ganzhou Wetland Park in the morning to experience the ecological oasis in the city. In the afternoon, buy Zhangye specialty products, taste local food, and end the pleasant Ganzhou trip.
- Urban attractions can be reached on foot or by taxi
- Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon is about 60 km from the urban area
- Linze Jujubes
- Zhangye Grapes
- Qilian Jade
- Handmade Carpets
- Giant Buddha Temple: ¥40
- Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon: ¥100
- Wetland Park: Free
Must-Try Foods in Ganzhou District
Rolled Chicken (Juanzi Ji)
A specialty food of Zhangye, chicken stewed with rolled noodles. The meat is tender and the noodles absorb the soup well, making it one of the most representative foods in the Hexi Corridor.
Rubbed Fish Noodles (Cuoyu Mian)
Traditional noodles of Zhangye, handmade into fish-like shapes, served with mutton soup or minced pork sauce, chewy in texture, and the favorite breakfast of local people.
Zhangye Minced Pork Noodles (Sao Mian)
Local specialty noodles with chewy texture and special minced meat sauce, delicious in taste and deeply loved by tourists.
- Spring (April-May): Mild climate and pleasant scenery
- Autumn (September-October): Clear sky and suitable for outdoor activities
- Avoid high temperature period in July-August
- Rolled Chicken (Juanzi Ji)
- Rubbed Fish Noodles (Cuoyu Mian)
- Zhangye Minced Pork Noodles (Sao Mian)
- Linze Jujubes
- Zhangye Grapes
- Tickets: About ¥140
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥40-80 per day
- Transportation: About ¥150
- Total: ¥600-900
- What are the most famous attractions in Ganzhou District? → Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple and Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
- Best time to visit Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon? → Early morning or evening for the best light
- Opening hours of Giant Buddha Temple? → 08:00-18:00
- What are Zhangye's special souvenirs? → Linze Jujubes, Zhangye Grapes, Qilian Jade