Colorful Danxia Late Autumn Guide

Come to Gansu to see the palette spilled by God🎨! Here’s the ultimate guide to Zhangye Colorful Danxia

This summer, I finally checked off the long-awaited Zhangye Danxia! The colorful mountains look unreal under the sunlight, every snap feels like a masterpiece✨

📍Colorful Danxia Scenic Area
Address: Nantai Village, Nijia Ying Town, Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province
Opening Hours: May-August 5:30-19:00 / 19:15-20:30; September-October 6:30-18:00 / 18:15-19:40
Ticket: 93 RMB (includes sightseeing bus)

🌈Must-visit Viewing Platforms:
No.1 Yunhaitai: Widest view, perfect for panoramic shots
No.2 Xianyuan Tai: Most colorful, home to the famous "Five-flower Meat" rock formation
No.3 Jinxiutai: Least crowded, great for leisurely photos
No.4 Hongxiatai: Best spot to watch the sunset (recommend arriving 1 hour early)

📸Photo Tips:
▫️Wear solid colors, white and red look especially photogenic
▫️Morning and sunset light is softest and colors are most vivid
▫️Drones require prior approval to fly

🚗Transportation Tips:
Recommend chartering a car or self-driving, about 40 km from Zhangye city center
The scenic area has a large parking lot, parking fee is 10 RMB/day

🍜Food Recommendations:
Many snack stalls at the entrance, try local specialties:
▫️Zhangye Cuo Fish Noodles
▫️Gray Bean Soup
▫️Lamb Noodle Soup

💡Tips:
1. Be sure to apply sunscreen! The Gobi UV rays are very strong
2. Bring enough drinking water, few supply points inside the park
3. Sightseeing buses run one-way, be careful not to take the wrong direction
4. Colors are more vibrant after rain, don’t rush to leave if it rains

Standing before the colorful hills, you’ll be amazed by nature’s craftsmanship. Plan to spend 3-4 hours to fully enjoy it~ At sunset, the whole mountain range looks like it’s on fire, breathtaking beyond words!