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Explore the colorful scenery of the Zhangye Danxia Geopark on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the northern foothills of the Qilian Mountains by private car. Capture memorable photos of the area’s rainbow-hued rocks, learn about the distinctive area from your guide, and enjoy complimentary bottled water.

As a key part of the Silk Road, Hexizoulang(Corridor on the west bank of the Yellow River) is the parth connecting the mainland to Xinjiang. Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang are the pearls along the corridor. You will see splendid landforms from Yadan, Danxia to the Gobi, Desert and even an oasis. History and culture are well presented too, murals in Dunhuang doesn't speak a word, but it says everything. Having a dialogue with the history for the continous 2000 years there is the dream of many from all over the world.

At about 14:00 tour guide will meet you at hotel lobby, then forward to Zhangye Danxia Landform, enjoy your photographing this afternoon. Duration: 4 to 6 hours Useful Tips: 1) Pack with sun creams, sun glasses, protective clothing and hat to protect from strong sunlight in summer; 2) sunset is the best time for taking photos which happen around 19:00~20:30 in summer and 17:00~18:00 in winter.

Delve deep into the world of China’s minorities and admire the multi-colored Danxia rock formations on this private day tour. Start at the Tibetan Buddhist Horse Hoof Temple (Mati Si), with its dramatic grottoes, have lunch with a local Uighur family in their tent, then visit the Zhangye Danxia National Geopark. Throughout, enjoy the sort of local access you’ll only get with a private guide on hand to translate.