Classic Tours to Rainbow Mountains China 4-day
From USD $540 p/p
Tour Code: ZYPT-01|Tour Type: Private Tour
Destinations: ZHANGYE
This is the most classic tour for Zhangye tours. Besides Rainbow Mountains China, the other top destinations in Zhangye are also included.The Rainbow Mountains China has an unbelievable geological formation. You can see different layers and colors of the rocks. The best feature of Binggou Danxia is the distinctive apperance of Danxia landform with multiple styles like castles, palaces and camels.
Day 1 – Arrival in Zhangye
Upon arrival in Zhangye, you will be met in the arrivals area by your local guide holding a flag of "LEADTOCHINA". After a warm welcome and brief introduction, take a private transfer to your hotel for assistance with check-in. Then our guide will take you to have lunch.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Giant Buddha Temple in Zhangye, which is the largest architectural relic in Gansu Province of the Western Xia (1038-1227) period. China's largest reclining Buddha is well preserved in this temple. (1.5 hours)
Overnight in Zhangye
Meals: Lunch
Day 2 – Rainbow Mountains Tours
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel and drive to the Mati Temple, which is well-known as the deity horse footprints. It is a tourist destination integrating grotto art, Buddhist culture, natural scenery, Yugurs and Tibetan style. (2.5 hours)
Drive back to the downtown for your lunch. Have a break in your hotel. In the afternoon, head to Rainbow Mountains China and explore it. Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park is 40 kilometers from Zhangye City. There are four viewing platforms. There are sightseeing buses available within the park. The best time to visit is on summer and before sunset (19:00-20:30). The west entrance in LinZe County is most famous. (4-5 hours) Then, drive back to your hotel for a good rest.
Overnight in Zhangye
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 3 – Binggou Danxia Tours
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to see danxia landforms at BingGou.
Binggou Danxia Park has totally different landscape and absolutely worth a visit. It is about an hour from Zhangye and the formations are quite interesting. These formations really do look like ice sculptures melting, which rings true to its name bing which means ice in Chinese. (2-3 hours)
Then enjoy your lunch in Kangle County. In the afternoon, you are suggested to visit the Kangle Grassland.
Kangle Grassland is located in Sunan Yugur Autonomus County. The green grassland is dotted with colorful flowers, birds, and cattle and sheep scattered among the grasses.
Overnight in Zhangye
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 4 – Zhanye-Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and at the appointed time your guide will meet you in the hotel and then transfer you to the airport/railway station.
Meals: Breakfast
