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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~
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Posted: Oct 7, 2025
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