Zhangye
Hidden GemOur hidden-gem pick: 3 venues chosen for character, quality, and how well they reward the detour.
3 curated entries in Zhangye
Verified TrustZhangye Danxia
Zhangye · Culture
4.8
The rainbow mountains: striped cliffs of mineral color that look painted by a god with a grudge against minimalism.
Rainbow MountainsGeologicalSunset
Verified TrustMatisi Grottoes
Zhangye · Culture
4.5
A thousand years of cliff-carved temples, including the 33-tier sky cave that climbs inside the rock.
Cliff TemplesGrottoesTibetan
Verified TrustGreat Buddha Temple
Zhangye · Culture
4.4
A 34-meter reclining Buddha inside a temple that has guarded the Silk Road since 1098.
Reclining Buddha1000 YearsSilk Road