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Zhangye Danxia Colorful Landform Guide - Where God Spilled the Paint Palette!

Here we go! Taking you to check in at the earthly rainbow land 🌍—Zhangye Danxia Colorful Landform! It's truly stunning beyond rules!! Ladies, quickly save this nanny-level guide👇~ 【Must-Visit Nearby Attractions】 🔸Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon 📍Pingshan Lake Township, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City 🕒07:30-18:00 💰130 RMB Known as the "Colorado of Gansu"! Super shocking window-pane shaped Danxia mountains ⛰️ and you can even challenge a 90° cloud ladder climb! Adventure lovers, let's go! 🔸Binggou Danxia 📍Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye City 🕒08:00-18:00 💰40 RMB A super hidden secret spot! The red palace-style landform 🏰 "Louvre Phantom" and "Divine Camel Welcoming Guests" are perfect for photos~ 🔸Mati Temple 📍Mati Tibetan Township, Sunan County 🕒08:00-18:00 💰52 RMB The millennium cliffside grottoes are breathtaking! You can also experience Yugur ethnic customs 🏕️ and feel like you’ve traveled back in time! 【Stunning Danxia Colorful Landform Guide】 🌈Attraction Info ⏰07:30-18:00 (last entry at 17:00) 🎫Ticket + sightseeing bus 93 RMB 🚗Transportation Guide - ✈️Flight: Zhangye Danxia Airport → 30 min taxi ride - 🚅High-speed rail: Zhangye West Station → direct shuttle to the scenic area, super convenient - 🚗Self-drive: Navigate to "Danxia Colorful Landform Visitor Center" 🌟Must-Visit Viewing Platforms 1️⃣Colorful Sea of Clouds Platform 👉The highest point in the park! Watching the "Monks Worshiping Buddha" in the morning mist is magical 🌫️ Best spot for sunrise photos 📸 2️⃣Colorful Fairy Fate Platform 📍Great for close-up shots! The "Divine Turtle Asking the Sky" is amazing 🐢 Recommended to shoot in the morning with good lighting! 3️⃣Colorful Splendor Platform 🎈Hot air balloon photo spot! Wearing light-colored clothes makes your photos pop 👗 4️⃣Colorful Rainbow Glow Platform 🌄A must-see at sunset! Filming location of "Three Guns"! Colors after rain are explosively beautiful!! 【Foodie Benefits】 🍢Around the scenic area - Spicy fish 🌶️ so delicious it’ll make you fly! - Sand scallion egg fried rice 🍳 local specialty - Roasted whole lamb 🐑 big bites of meat, super satisfying 🏙️City Food - Beef small rice bowl 🥩 - Hand-pulled fish noodles 🍜 - Rolled chicken 🐔 【Accommodation Guide】 🏨Near the scenic area - Danxia Pearl Hotel: 5 min walk 👟 perfect for watching sunrise 🏠City Recommendations - Yumen Pearl Hotel (South Road, New City Square) 💯Reviews: Super large rooms! Dry and wet separation! Very rich breakfast~ 💰Value: Peak season around 200 RMB per person, great deal! 【Recommended Itineraries】 👉One-day tour: Morning at Fairy Fate Platform → Noon at Sea of Clouds Platform → Afternoon at Splendor Platform → Evening at Rainbow Glow Platform for sunset 👉Two-day tour: DAY1: Danxia Scenic Area DAY2: Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon + Danxiakou Town (Flying wire adventure is super fun!) ✨Tips: 1️⃣Colors are most vivid the day after rain! 2️⃣The hour before and after sunrise/sunset is the most beautiful! 3️⃣Drones are prohibited in the scenic area~
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Mati Temple is a comprehensive scenic area that blends grotto art, Qilian Mountain scenery, and Tibetan customs. It is not only a national cultural relic protection site, but is also considered one of the "Three Great Buddhist Art Treasures of Hexi," along with the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and the Yulin Grottoes in Anxi. Mati Temple's uniqueness lies in its blend of diverse cultures and stunning architectural wonders. · Unique Grotto Art: The Mati Temple Grottoes were constructed during the Northern Liang Dynasty, dating back over 1,600 years. The most striking of these is the "Thirty-three Heavens" Grottoes, carved in layers in the shape of a pagoda, comprising five levels and twenty-one caves. Climbing through the steep and narrow passages requires the use of both hands and feet, creating a unique experience. · Blending Han and Tibetan Buddhism: The temples here feature both Han and Tibetan Buddhist temples, each with its own distinct styles coexisting in a unique setting. Mati Temple was originally a Han Buddhist monastery and later became a Gelugpa monastery of Tibetan Buddhism. Beautiful Legend and Natural Scenery: Mati Temple derives its name from a beautiful legend: a celestial horse is said to have left a horseshoe print while drinking water here. This legendary horseshoe print is now preserved in the Horseshoe Hall of Puguang Temple and is considered the temple's treasure. Furthermore, the scenic area is located within the Qilian Mountains National Nature Reserve, and the surrounding Qilian Mountain grasslands have been named "one of China's six most beautiful grasslands" by China National Geographic magazine. Transportation Guide · Self-Driving: From Zhangye city center, the journey is approximately 65 kilometers, with good road conditions. · Public Transportation: From Zhangye Nanguan Long-Distance Bus Station, take a shuttle bus to Sunan, then take a taxi to Mati Temple. Alternatively, you can take a dedicated tourist bus directly from Zhangye city center to Mati Temple. · Climbing Safety: The passages of the "Thirty-Three Heavens" Grottoes are steep, requiring both hands and feet to climb. It is not recommended for the elderly and children. · Civilized Tour: Photography is prohibited in many areas within the grottoes. Please observe the regulations.

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