The Seven-Color Danxia is back! Just some honest truths

In August, the Seven-Color Danxia is the most romantic oil painting in Northwest China! Under the sunlight, layers of red, orange, and yellow intertwine, as if God spilled a palette of paint 🎨 Every snap is a National Geographic-level masterpiece, truly a paradise for photography lovers and nature enthusiasts!

✨TOP 8 Must-Visit Spots✨

1️⃣ Seven-Color Fairy Terrace 🧚‍♀️
📍 Location: Core area of the Seven-Color Danxia Scenic Area
⏰ Best time: 4-6 PM
Standing on the wooden plank walkway, you can see the wave-like colorful hills in full view, with yellow, orange, and red stripes like a rainbow fallen to earth! Wearing a light-colored long dress makes for stunning photos~

2️⃣ Seven-Color Sea of Clouds Terrace ☁️
📍 Location: Highest point of the scenic area
⏰ Best time: Sunrise
Overlooking the endless Danxia peaks, at sunrise golden light bathes the mountains, resembling a steaming sea of colorful clouds, breathtakingly romantic!

3️⃣ Seven-Color Splendid Terrace 🎨
📍 Location: Central area of the scenic area
Nature’s divine brush! Red, yellow, white, and green intertwine like a three-dimensional landscape painting. It’s recommended to wear solid colors for a strong contrast with the background~

4️⃣ Rainbow Glow Terrace 🌈
📍 Location: West side viewing platform of the scenic area
⏰ Best time: 1 hour before sunset
The sunset bathes the mountains in a golden-red filter, and the light and shadows in the ravines instantly become cinematic! Photography enthusiasts must bring a tripod!

✈️ Aerial Viewing Experience:
5️⃣ Hot Air Balloon (Summer only) 🎈
💰 200 RMB / 10 minutes
Float over the colorful hills like a fairy tale, the panoramic view is stunning beyond words! Remember to book 2 hours in advance~

6️⃣ Helicopter Tour 🚁
💰 580 RMB / 5 minutes
360° aerial shots, see Danxia from God’s perspective! The mountain patterns look like the earth’s fingerprints, super impressive!

🍽️ Must-Try Foods:
🟠 Fish Roe Noodles (15 RMB): Cute little fish-shaped noodles + rich lamb sauce
🟡 Stir-fried Bolar (25 RMB): Stir-fried lamb offal with bread, locals’ favorite
🔴 Grilled Lamb Skewers (3 RMB): Freshly grilled, fatty but not greasy
⚪ Apricot Peel Drink (5 RMB): Sweet, sour, and refreshing, a summer must-have
🟢 Minle Honeydew Melon (10 RMB): In season in August! Sweet to the core

🚗 Travel Guide:
✈️ Plane: Zhangye Ganzhou Airport → Taxi 1 hour / 80 RMB
🚄 High-speed Rail: Zhangye West Station → Carpool 1 hour / 50 RMB
🚌 Scenic Area Transport: Sightseeing bus 40 RMB (must buy)

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
▫️ Danxia Pearl Hotel (5-minute walk / from 300 RMB)
▫️ Seven-Color Town Homestay (colorful houses / from 150 RMB)
▫️ Zhangye Hotel (established four-star / from 200 RMB)

💡 Tips:
☑️ Be sure to bring sunscreen essentials! UV is MAX
☑️ Recommended bright solid colors (avoid green)
☑️ Travel light! 20-minute walk on the plank walkway
☑️ Avoid noon, early morning/evening light is best
☑️ Protect the landforms, travel responsibly