Xining Trip
by VesaSalmela
Jan 28, 2025
Zhangye Danxia Travel Guide!! Step-by-step to help you avoid pitfalls!!
One of China's most beautiful Danxia landforms, truly lives up to its reputation!✨
Located at the foot of the Qilian Mountains, the air is fresh and the temperature is pleasant🌬
Recently fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect timing for a visit!📸
💰【Ticket Pitfall Avoidance Guide】
✔Regular combo ticket (admission + sightseeing bus) only 93 RMB!
Student/senior discount 66 RMB, very convenient with ID card🆔
⚠The in-depth tour for 328 RMB is honestly not recommended!
Only adds 2 less popular spots, no need if time is tight🙅
🌅【Best Viewing Time】
⏰Highly recommend entering after 4 PM!
The midday sun is too harsh, Danxia colors look dull😑
After 5 PM the light is super gentle, landform colors instantly vibrant!
✨Perfect plan: visit over two days!
Watch the sunset on day one🌄, shoot the sunrise on day two🌅
Tickets valid for 2 days, double experience for the price of one!
🚌【Route Pitfall Avoidance】
Sightseeing bus runs one-way loop! No going back if you miss a stop~
✔Enter from the North Gate for the easiest route:
Xianyuan Platform (No. 2) → Yunhai Platform (No. 1) → Jinxiu Platform (No. 5) → Hongxia Platform (No. 4)
Quickly check in at the first two stops, focus on platforms No. 1 & 4!🔥
📍No. 4 Hongxia Platform is legendary!
"Mountains of knives and seas of fire" glow blood red under the sunset, breathtakingly beautiful!❤
👗【Outfit Guide】
Solid color clothes maximize photo quality!
Must-have sunglasses + hat, sun protection and stylish🕶
⚠Be sure to wear non-slip shoes! The boardwalk is especially slippery after rain
💡Practical Information:
📍Address: Nijia Ying Township, Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province
🕘Opening Hours: 6:30-19:30 (summer) 7:30-18:00 (winter)
🚗Transportation: Recommended to drive or charter a car
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