Enjoy the Sunset of China Colorful Mountains 3-day
From USD $385 p/p
Tour Code: ZYPT-05|Tour Type: Private Tour
Destinations: ZHANGYE
The best time to see the Rainbow Mountain is in the late afternoon as the sun is setting. Blues, reds and golds are among the colors visible in the breathtaking rock formations. It is a glorious view! Zhangye Danxia landform is China's only Danxia landform in high recombination with color hilly landscape. It is odd and special for hierarchical scattered levels, steep cliffs, rich forms, amazing colors, with a high ornamental value and important scientific value.
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, proceed to the visit the highlights of Zhangye.
Colorful Mountains China enjoys the honors of "The world's top ten magical geographical wonders", and is the best place for photography. The best time to see it is in the late afternoon / evening as the sun is setting. Blues, reds and golds are among the colors visible in the breathtaking rock formations. It is a glorious view! (4-5 hours)
Overnight in Zhangye
Meals: Lunch
Day 2 – Zhangye Tours
The guide will meet you in the hotel (about 08:30 am) and head to visit the Binggou Danxia Park.
The best feature of Binggou Danxia is the distinctive apperance of Danxia landform with multiple styles like castles, palaces and camels. There are sightseeing buses in the scenic area staying at the small western paradise and big western paradise. Near each stop there is a big sightseeing area where the visitors can go along the walkway to the viewing platform for enjoying the beautiful scenery and taking photos. (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 Autonomous County. The green grassland is dotted with colorful flowers, birds, and cattle and sheep scattered among the grasses. (2 hours)
Then, drive back to the city and visit the Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple, 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: Breakfast/Lunch
Day 3 – Zhangye-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. Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast