Zhangye is a stop worth making a special stop in the Rainbow Danxia Lake. One day, between the Rainbow Danxia and Mati Temple, encounter the unique atmosphere of Zhangye.
The first impression Zhangye gives is almost always the colorful Danxia. When it truly appears before your eyes, the imagination in the picture suddenly gains weight, and the journey officially begins from that moment.
When it comes to Zhangye, locals usually mention Mati Temple first. Only after experiencing it do you realize that a landmark is never an isolated sight, but an entrance to an entire section of life.
Yuguri hides another side of Zhangye. With less crowd from tourists and more daily warmth, you suddenly feel like you've briefly become one of these people.
If you have the energy, go explore Danxia. There are no standard answers there, only your own rhythm, perfectly filling your itinerary.
Zhangye taught me one thing: you don't have to chase after every scenic spot, just as the colorful Danxia taught me—the best scenery is always where you're willing to stop and look at it carefully.
Route fragment
1 day
- Day 1: Arrive in Zhangye, see the colorful Danxia for the first time
- Day 2 Mati Temple - Take a closer look