Pingshanhu Magic Canyon Adventure #Zhangye #Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop

🔥Zhangye Expedition | 6km Hike Through Pingshanhu Canyon's Red Sandstone Theater Without Breaking a Sweat!

Unbelievable! Every step of the 6km hike is full of surprises ✨
Pingshanhu Grand Canyon is absolutely the pinnacle of Northwest China's landscapes! The red sandstone mountains glow like burning clouds under sunlight, while the narrow crevices at the canyon floor feel like magic cracks in the earth 🪄 With 22°C breezes, you won't even feel tired! (Wear anti-slip shoes!)

📍Address: Pingshanhu Township, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
🚗Transport Tips:
1. Private round-trip car rental from downtown costs ~¥200/vehicle (bargainable)
2. Tourist shuttle departs daily at 8:30 AM (get off at Pingshanhu Scenic Area Station)

🗺️Hiking Route:
1️⃣ No. 4 Viewing Platform (Eye of the Canyon)
The massive red cliffs will awe you at first sight! Arrive before 9 AM for golden-red morning light on the rocks 🎨
📸 Photo Spot: Use a wide-angle shot at the guardrail corner for panoramic views

2️⃣ Canyon Floor Crossing
Spiral stairs lead down—instantly 5°C cooler! The narrowest sections require sidestepping, with dizzying cliff walls creating surreal pressure ✨
⚠️ Tips: Backpackers should walk sideways—rock walls stain clothes

3️⃣ No. 1 Viewing Platform (Sunset Theater)
Arrive by 6:00 PM! The entire canyon turns molten gold. Drones are restricted, but phone photos are stunning enough
🍗 Refreshments: Grilled lamb skewers and apricot juice at the entrance

💥 Must-Know Tips:
• No signal in the canyon! Download offline maps in advance
• Avoid black clothing after 2:00 PM (heat magnet warning)
• Don’t touch the walls! Red sandstone stains clothes