Day 7 (Part 2) Binggou Danxia -> Kangle Grassland
by JAYCE RODRIQUEZ
Mar 16, 2024
Only after the snow do you realize what a spilled God's palette looks like 🎨
🌈 01 Earth’s Imprint: Danxia Wonders
Address: Nantai Village, Nijia Ying Township, Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province
Ticket: 54 RMB (peak season April-October), 40 RMB (off-season November-March)
Opening Hours: 6:00-19:00 (peak season), 7:30-18:00 (off-season)
Most beautiful right after the snow clears! ☃️
The whole mountain looks like it’s draped in a red veil, with color saturation maxed out!
Red, yellow, white, green, and blue intertwine, flowing smoothly like silk~
Every snap is a National Geographic masterpiece! 📸
🌟 Special Recommendations:
▶️ "Partial Snow Period" January-March
▶️ Rainbow Danxia Terrace (perfect for sunset views)
▶️ Fairy Rainbow Terrace (popular hot air balloon check-in spot)
🌄 02 Light and Shadow Magic Show
Best Viewing Times:
· Sunrise: 6:00-7:00 (summer)
· Sunset: 18:30-19:30 (summer)
Suggested Tour Route:
Viewing Platform 1 → 5 → 4 → 2
🏯 03 Silk Road Treasures Check-in List:
· Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple (Asia’s largest indoor reclining Buddha)
Address: Dafosi Lane, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
Ticket: 40 RMB
Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30
· Matisi Grottoes (Buddhist kingdom on a cliff)
Address: Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye City
Ticket: 67 RMB (peak season) / 44 RMB (off-season)
Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00
🌿 04 Ecological Secret Spots
· Zhangye Wetland Park (the city’s humidifier)
Address: Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
Ticket: Free
Opening Hours: Open all day
· Kangle Grassland (the aerial garden beneath the Qilian Mountains)
Address: Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye City
Ticket: 60 RMB (includes shuttle)
Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00
📝 05 3-Day Itinerary Recommendation:
Day 1: Morning at Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon → Afternoon sunset at Danxia
Day 2: Giant Buddha Temple + City Museum → Stroll in Wetland Park
Day 3: Matisi Grottoes + In-depth tour of Kangle Grassland
Tips:
❶ Wear bright colors for better contrast with the Danxia colors
❷ Bring a drone license for a more stunning experience (advance registration required)
❸ Drones are not allowed to fly inside the scenic area!
Whether it’s the fiery red cliffs of midsummer
or the silver-white winter landscape,
Zhangye will always surprise you ✨
One can only marvel: Nature is the true artist!
Save this guide and set off on a clear day after the snow~ ❄️
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