Zhangye Danxia Geopark
Gansu · China
At 14:00 our tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your Zhangye hotel, by an air-conditioned minivan to Zhangye Danxia Landform, Upon arrival we will arrange a private tour for you where you will the most beautiful views.You may avoid the other tourist and enjoy your photographing this afternoon.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Zhangye Danxia National Geopark
Welcome to the Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, a place where the earth’s crust seems to have been transformed into a vivid tapestry by the hands of an unseen artist. As we stand here in the Gansu Province of China, you are…
Listen in the app2The First Viewing Platform — The Scale of the Sublime
As we reach the first major viewing platform, which is often considered the largest and most expansive in the park, take a moment to absorb the sheer scale of the landscape. From this vantage point, you can truly appreciate the…
Listen in the app3The Chemical Canvas — Iron Oxide and Chlorite
Moving to the second series of viewing platforms, let us analyze the chemistry behind the colors. The striking visual identity of Zhangye Danxia is primarily the result of mineral staining. …
Listen in the app4The Cinematic Legacy — A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop
As we proceed, you will encounter a curious structure that seems out of place in this prehistoric landscape: a traditional noodle shop. While it appears ancient, this building was actually constructed as a set for the 2009 film…
Listen in the app5The Third Viewing Platform — The Peak of Color
We have now arrived at the third viewing platform, which many guides and frequent visitors claim offers the absolute best color saturation in the entire national park. This is the area where the 'rainbow' effect is most…
Listen in the app6The Fourth Viewing Platform — A Panoramic Farewell
The fourth and final major stop of our journey brings us to a wide-angle perspective that showcases the sheer magnitude of the geopark. Listed by National Geographic as one of Asia’s most stunning wonders, this area provides a…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our exploration of the Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, I hope you carry away a deeper understanding of the profound forces that have shaped this corner of the world. We have traveled through twenty-four million…
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What is Zhangye Danxia Geopark?
Zhangye Danxia Geopark is a place in Gansu · China with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Gansu · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.9923, 100.0947 |
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