Gansu Zhangye tourist attractions

1. Zhangye Danxia National Geopark

The only Danxia landform and colorful hilly complex area in China, it was rated as the seven most beautiful Danxia landforms in China by "China National Geography" one. It mainly includes two scenic spots, Binggou Danxia and Colorful Danxia, ??which are composed of red gravel, sandstone and mudstone, with unique shapes and majestic momentum.

It is the filming location for Zhang Yimou's "Three Guns", Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Rises" and the TV series "Detective Di Renjie". In addition, it is also a paradise for photography enthusiasts. There are many photographers carrying "spear guns and cannons" in the scenic area to take pictures.

2. Horseshoe Temple

The huge grotto temple complex and the multiple grotto Buddha statues carved on the stone walls are very magical and spectacular. There are not only Chinese Buddhist temples and Tibetan Buddhist temples, but also many legendary and historic sites such as Tianma hoofprints, Yuan Dynasty murals, and Buddha statues. The North Temple is now open to the public. The main areas worth visiting include the Thousand Buddha Caves, King Gesar Hall, Thirty-Three-Day Buddha Caves and other areas.

The Thirty-Three-Day Buddha Cave is the most important building of the Matisi Temple. A seven-story stepped building was excavated along the mountain, and you can see many ancient Buddha statues. Here you can also live in Yugur tents, drink highland barley wine, eat finger meat, and experience the unique lifestyle of the grassland nomads.

3. Zhangye Great Buddha Temple

Located in the urban area of ??Zhangye City, it was built during the Yong'an period of the Western Xia Dynasty and has a history of more than 900 years. There is the largest indoor clay sculpture reclining Buddha in the country. The Buddha is 34.5 meters long and 7.5 meters wide at the shoulders. It can lie flat on a person's fingertips. In addition to the Giant Buddha, there are many statues of the Ten Disciples and the Eighteen Arhats in the hall, as well as murals recording Journey to the West and the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

The main buildings that can be visited in the Great Buddha Temple now include the Great Buddha Hall, Wansheng Temple, Sutra Hall, Earthen Pagoda and Shanxi Guild Hall from west to east.

4. Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon

Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon Scenic Area is 56 kilometers away from Zhangye City. The canyon is deep and the peaks are strange. Nature uses the uncanny creativity to create colorful The mountains are carved into unparalleled and breathtaking landscape paintings. A bottomless canyon, showing incomparable vitality and magnificence.

It has been praised by "China Geographic Magazine" and well-known geological experts and tourists at home and abroad as "comparable to Zhangjiajie", "comparable to the Grand Canyon of Colorado", and a new discovery on the Silk Road!

5. Biandukou Ecological Leisure Tourism Zone

Located in the middle section of the Qilian Mountains, the tourist zone is divided into 4 functional areas, 5 communities, 12 main attractions, and complete supporting facilities. The most famous tourist attractions in the tourist area are the Biandu Canyon, Batu Caves, Stone Buddha, Zhuge Monument and the pastoral scenery of Biyuntian and Huanghuadi. It’s best to go there in June and July when the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom. There are observation decks, rest areas, and camping areas, making it very suitable for self-driving tours.