Formerly a provincial park and scenic area, it became a national geopark in November 2011.Known for its colorful rock formations, it has been voted by Chinese media outlets as one of the most beautiful landforms in China.
The unusual colours of the rocks are the result of red sandstone and mineral deposits being laid down over 24 million years.The resulting 'layer cake' was then buckled by the same tectonic plates responsible for parts of the Himalayan mountains. Wind and rain finished the job by carving weird and wonderful shapes including natural pillars, towers, ravines, valleys and waterfalls - that differ in colour, texture, shape, size and pattern.
The area is fast
becoming a popular tourist attraction for the sleepy town of Zhangye. A number
of boardwalks and roads have been built to encourage visitors to explore the
amazing rock formations.
When to Go: The best
time to visit it is from June to September due to the easeful weather
condition.
See
the fantastically-coloured mountains and cliffs in an all-but unexplored area
of Gansu; visit Horse Hoofprint Temple, Jiayuguan Fortress, and more.
Zhangye, Danxia Geopark ,Chnina
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