Linze County Travel
Linze County, Zhangye, Gansu Province - The perfect combination of magnificent Danxia landforms and oasis agriculture. Visit the world geopark of Colorful Danxia, stroll through Heihe Smoke Forest, and experience the pastoral charm of the Hometown of Red Dates. This 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes geological wonders, ecological leisure, agricultural sightseeing, and Hexi Corridor cuisine tasting.
2-Day 1-Night In-depth Tour of Linze County
Experience the magnificent Danxia wonders, feel the ecological beauty of Heihe River, immerse in red date culture, taste Hexi Corridor cuisine, and explore the perfect integration of Linze's unique natural landscapes and agricultural characteristics
Arrive in Linze, check into the hotel, then head to Colorful Danxia Scenic Area to admire the magnificent Danxia landforms. In the afternoon, visit Heihe Smoke Forest Scenic Area to experience the oasis ecology of the Hexi Corridor.
- Linze Hotel
- Danxia Villa
- Budget hotels in the county seat
- Lamb with Rolled Noodles
- Linze Jujubes
- Heihe River Carp
- Strong sunlight in Danxia Scenic Area, pay attention to sun protection
- Best shooting time is early morning or evening
- Protect geological relics, do not step on them randomly
Visit Linze Red Date Sightseeing Park in the morning to learn about the red date planting and processing process. In the afternoon, buy Linze local specialties, taste local food, and end the pleasant trip to Linze.
- About 30 km from county seat to Danxia Scenic Area
- Tourist shuttle buses between scenic areas
- Linze Jujubes
- Red Date Series Products
- Dried Heihe River Carp
- Gobi Watermelon
- Colorful Danxia: ¥74
- Heihe Smoke Forest: Free
- Red Date Sightseeing Park: ¥30
Must-Try Foods in Linze County
Linze Jujubes
Linze's specialty, with thin skin, thick flesh, small core and sweet taste, rich in nutrition, known as the "natural vitamin pill", it is the most representative local specialty.
Lamb with Rolled Noodles
A traditional delicacy of the Hexi Corridor, lamb and rolled noodles are stewed together. The meat is tender and the noodles absorb the meat juice, making it a characteristic farm dish of Linze.
Heihe River Carp
Wild carp produced in the Heihe River, with tender meat, can be steamed, braised in soy sauce or made into dried fish, it is a characteristic aquatic product of Linze.
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Red date ripening season, Danxia colors are the most gorgeous
- Spring (Apr-May): Pleasant climate, green banks along Heihe River
- Avoid harsh winter periods
- Linze Jujubes
- Lamb with Rolled Noodles
- Heihe River Carp
- Gobi Watermelon
- Red Date Series Products
- Tickets: About ¥104
- Accommodation: ¥120-200 per night
- Catering: ¥40-70 per day
- Transportation: About ¥100
- Total: ¥550-850
- What is the most famous attraction in Linze County? → Colorful Danxia Scenic Area
- Best time for red date sightseeing? → Sep-Oct (red date ripening season)
- Opening hours of Danxia Scenic Area? → 06:00-19:00
- What are the characteristic souvenirs of Linze? → Linze jujubes, red date series products, dried Heihe River fish