Zhangye Danxia Colorful Landform Guide - Where God Spilled the Paint Palette!

Here we go! Taking you to check in at the earthly rainbow land 🌍—Zhangye Danxia Colorful Landform! It's truly stunning beyond rules!! Ladies, quickly save this nanny-level guide👇~

【Must-Visit Nearby Attractions】
🔸Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
📍Pingshan Lake Township, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
🕒07:30-18:00
💰130 RMB
Known as the "Colorado of Gansu"! Super shocking window-pane shaped Danxia mountains ⛰️ and you can even challenge a 90° cloud ladder climb! Adventure lovers, let's go!

🔸Binggou Danxia
📍Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye City
🕒08:00-18:00
💰40 RMB
A super hidden secret spot! The red palace-style landform 🏰 "Louvre Phantom" and "Divine Camel Welcoming Guests" are perfect for photos~

🔸Mati Temple
📍Mati Tibetan Township, Sunan County
🕒08:00-18:00
💰52 RMB
The millennium cliffside grottoes are breathtaking! You can also experience Yugur ethnic customs 🏕️ and feel like you’ve traveled back in time!

【Stunning Danxia Colorful Landform Guide】
🌈Attraction Info
⏰07:30-18:00 (last entry at 17:00)
🎫Ticket + sightseeing bus 93 RMB

🚗Transportation Guide
- ✈️Flight: Zhangye Danxia Airport → 30 min taxi ride
- 🚅High-speed rail: Zhangye West Station → direct shuttle to the scenic area, super convenient
- 🚗Self-drive: Navigate to "Danxia Colorful Landform Visitor Center"

🌟Must-Visit Viewing Platforms
1️⃣Colorful Sea of Clouds Platform
👉The highest point in the park! Watching the "Monks Worshiping Buddha" in the morning mist is magical 🌫️ Best spot for sunrise photos 📸

2️⃣Colorful Fairy Fate Platform
📍Great for close-up shots! The "Divine Turtle Asking the Sky" is amazing 🐢 Recommended to shoot in the morning with good lighting!

3️⃣Colorful Splendor Platform
🎈Hot air balloon photo spot! Wearing light-colored clothes makes your photos pop 👗

4️⃣Colorful Rainbow Glow Platform
🌄A must-see at sunset! Filming location of "Three Guns"! Colors after rain are explosively beautiful!!

【Foodie Benefits】
🍢Around the scenic area
- Spicy fish 🌶️ so delicious it’ll make you fly!
- Sand scallion egg fried rice 🍳 local specialty
- Roasted whole lamb 🐑 big bites of meat, super satisfying

🏙️City Food
- Beef small rice bowl 🥩
- Hand-pulled fish noodles 🍜
- Rolled chicken 🐔

【Accommodation Guide】
🏨Near the scenic area
- Danxia Pearl Hotel: 5 min walk 👟 perfect for watching sunrise

🏠City Recommendations
- Yumen Pearl Hotel (South Road, New City Square)
💯Reviews: Super large rooms! Dry and wet separation! Very rich breakfast~
💰Value: Peak season around 200 RMB per person, great deal!

【Recommended Itineraries】
👉One-day tour:
Morning at Fairy Fate Platform → Noon at Sea of Clouds Platform → Afternoon at Splendor Platform → Evening at Rainbow Glow Platform for sunset

👉Two-day tour:
DAY1: Danxia Scenic Area
DAY2: Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon + Danxiakou Town (Flying wire adventure is super fun!)

✨Tips:
1️⃣Colors are most vivid the day after rain!
2️⃣The hour before and after sunrise/sunset is the most beautiful!
3️⃣Drones are prohibited in the scenic area~

Post by BKS Sun | Oct 7, 2025

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