Zhangye, Gansu — Pearl of the Hexi Corridor, Wonderland of Colorful Danxia, and Important Town on the Ancient Silk Road. Explore the world geopark, visit thousand-year-old Buddhist grottoes, and taste the characteristic delicacies of the Yugur ethnic group.
Main urban area of Zhangye, an important commercial town on the ancient Silk Road
Core area of Colorful Danxia, oasis in the Hexi Corridor
Battle site of the Western Route Army of the Red Army, desert oasis county
Location of Shandan Military Horse Farm, birthplace of Rewi Alley's spirit
Northern foot of the Qilian Mountains, rapeseed flower sea resort
China's only Yugur autonomous county
Explore Danxia wonders, pay homage to thousand-year-old ancient temples, experience Yugur customs, and taste Silk Road delicacies
Arrive in Zhangye, check into the hotel, then visit the Xixia National Temple Dafo Temple to admire the largest indoor reclining Buddha in Asia. In the afternoon, visit the Wooden Pagoda Temple, and taste local characteristic delicacies in Ganzhou Alley in the evening.
Spend the whole day visiting the Colorful Danxia Geopark, admire the "palette overturned by God", and take photos of the gorgeous colors at sunset.
In the morning, go to Matisi Temple in Sunan County to visit the thousand-year-old grottoes on the cliffs. In the afternoon, experience Yugur ethnic folk culture and admire the grassland scenery of the Qilian Mountains.
Characteristic pasta of Zhangye, hand-rubbed noodles shaped like small fish, served with mutton mince or sour soup, chewy and smooth.
Characteristic barbecue of Zhangye, stir-frying sheep offal with noodle cakes, adding cumin and other seasonings, fragrant.
Traditional food of the Hexi Corridor, stewing mutton with noodle rolls together, with fragrant meat, soft noodles and rich soup.
Traditional dessert of Zhangye, boiled with peas and Peng ash, with a creamy texture and a sweet taste with alkaline fragrance.