Location: Zhangye
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What to do and see in Zhangye, Gansu: The Best Day Trips from
Zhangye, formerly romanized as Changyeh or known as Kanchow, is a prefecture-level city in central Gansu Province in the People's Republic of China. It borders Inner Mongolia on the north and Qinghai on the south. Its central district is Ganzhou, formerly a city of the Western Xia and one of the most important outposts of western China.
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1. Private Day Tour: Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes and Zhangye Danxia Landform
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes the legend said that the Heavenly Horse left a footprint in the cave, it has become a treasure of the temple, you will see the beautiful snow mountain and grassland here. Enjoy lunch in the local ethnic Yugur people’s tent. In the afternoon visit the Zhangye Danxia Landform, it is the best evolved examples in China of window lattice and palace forms. it can be seen only in the arid areas of Gansu province. The Danxia formations are surrounded by colorful hills, which seem to rise and fall like waves; with rock strata of different colors mixed in graceful disarray
Inclusions: Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By TT-Tash
We had only one day in Zhangye and wanted to get the most out of it. We managed to do it through our tour-guide, who met us at the hotel, got to the places, organized lunch and dinner, and finally safely brought us to the railway station. First we went to Danxia which is about 40 km from Zhangye, and spent about 3 hours visiting 3 viewpoints out of 4. The transfer between the viewpoints is by bus. Everything is well organized, nice and new. The views were spectacular though we were there in dry season - the colors of the hills are brighter after rains. I would also recommed to visit Danxia after lunch as often the sun prevented making good photos. But we were afraid that the weather would get worse and chose Danxia as our first destination. After lunch we went through Zhangye in the opposite direction to visit the Grand Canyon. We didn't have time to go down and through the Canyon but it was magnificent from the top as well. Our trip was in October - not a high season, not so many visiters in both places which is good. Both places are definitely worth visiting especially if you have a good tour guide as we did :)
2. 3-Day Private Tour to Hexi Corridor: Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang from Lanzhou
Hexi Corridor is a valley was once the sole western passage in and out of China. It was an old road scattered with historical sites. On this 3 Day Private Tour from Lanzhou, you will visit three historical cities: Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang. You’ll discover their most renowned attractions: Zhangye Danxia Geopark; Dafo Temple, Jiayuguan Pass; Xuanbi Great Wall, Mogao Grottoes, Jiayuguan Fortress, Xuanbi Great Wall, Mogao Caves, Echoing-Sand Mountain and Crescent Moon Pool. Tour including English speaking tour guide, private car, train tickets, entrance fee, lunches and two nights accommodation.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, English speaking tour guide , Lanzhou- Zhangye, Zhangye- Jiayuguan, Jiayugan -Dunhuang, 2nd class train tickets , Bottled Water , Travel by private vehicle during the tour
Exclusions: Gratuites
Reviewed By Compass25026838530
Last year，I and my parents and my brother went to Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Area. When we arrived the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Area,the scenic spot left us fist impression that the scenery is so beautiful,we never looked like this view in our country. We took the “sheepskin rafts”, A sheepskin rafts can carry three peoples,and the cost per person is 30 yuan.We felt very great when we took the “sheepskin rafts” on the Yellow River. Then we went to the most famous place of the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Area, that was the Yin Ma Gou.canyon.Within the scenic cliffs volley, other walking scene in different poses and with different expressions, path winds along mountain ridges. Stone pillars and stalagmites are usually between 80 and 2umeters.Experts investigated and evaluated: the Yellow River Stone Forest can be called "Chinese natural, the Canyon has been developed. It was physically and exhaustive day, nevertheless we did enjoy the activities . It is enriching and interesting to experience their local lives at Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot.
3. Private Zhangye Danxia Geopark Sunset Tour with Dinner
One of the most unique ways to experience Zhangye Danxia Geopark is during the sunset when the color variation changes continuously. Start your tour in the late afternoon, follow your tour guide to take the parks battery bus, gets you to experience the most photogenic Zhangye Danxia sunsets. Bring your camera, and if you like, your own beverages to enjoy this unique experience. This private day tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, dinner, travel by private vehicle, Zhangye hotel pick up and drop off also included.
Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, Travel by Private Vehicle, Entrance Fee, Lunch, Zhangye city hotel pick up and drop off, Battery Bus in the park
Exclusions: Gratuites
4. Zhangye Rainbow Danxia Private Day Tour
Zhangye Danxia Geopark is getting very popular for its unique landform and fresh color, this private day tour will let you explore both Rainbow Danxia and Binggou Danxia from Zhangye city center by private vehicle. Please note no guide for this tour because there are few English-speaking tour guide here, and the driver will help you take the sightseeing bus, ticket etc. We can translate/interpret via cell phone when it is necessary.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
5. 10 Days Private Tour Gansu & Inner Mongolia MUST SEE Trip
With a long history and brilliant cultures, Gansu is abundantly endowed with cultural relics and natural scenery. Vast and graceful natural scenery like endless desert and pure glacial landscape presents an impressive and breath-taking picture before your eyes.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private English Tour guide for your whole traveling period. , Entrance fee as mentioned above. , One 4*4 trek., Train ticket from Zhangye- Lanzhou, second seat., One night accommodation in the Tent.
Exclusions: Meals, Hotel Accommodation, Tips
Reviewed By andrewmassey903
We have been using Cuckoo Travel now for nearly 3 years to organise our holidays in Asia ( Myanmar,Borneo,Thailand to name a few. ) I have found them ( especially April) to be very knowledgeable and professional. Although they are a little more expensive ,the service is very good and we hope to use them again to plan another holiday soon.
6. Zhangye One Day City Tour
This is a private tour of attractions downtown Zhangye. You can make most of your time without any tourist shopping stops. Pick-up and drop-off hotel or personal address is supposed to be in the city. Service time maximum to 8 hours but you can request to depart a bit earlier or later. Tour itinerary can be customized to your needs.
Inclusions: Entrance Fees to the listed attractions, Private transfer with air-conditioned van and experienced driver, English-speaking guide
Exclusions: Lunch (from $5-$20) is not included, but guide can help to book seat and order food if needed., Gratuities
Reviewed By Noor711
This is my 1st time booking with ETripChina. From start to end, the manager Niki Zhu, has been constantly updating the itinerary until we are fully satisfied. She even made a call to ask on how we are doing. I would definitely recommend them to anybody who would like to arrange a personalise trip with them. Good job ETripChina. Keep up your good work.
7. Private day tour to Zhangye Danxia Landform the Rainbow Mountain
Today we will arrange a private transfer for you to see the most beautiful rainbow Mountain in Zhangye. It is known as the Rainbow Mountain with an area of 529 square kilometers, it's the best place for tourism, painting, photography and science education, once you are in Zhangye pls never miss the rainbow Mountain, it gained the China's top seven most beautiful Danxia landforms. Zhangye is a small city, pls better book the tour 1 week ahead so we can find English speaking guide easily.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Private transfer, Entrance fee, 1 bottle of water p.p
Exclusions: Any meals, Tips
Reviewed By 630johank
I had booked this private tour with Viator (written confirmation, with date, time, hotel name and pick-up). The operator/guide never showed up, and couldn’t be reached on the designated phone number, despite several tries. Neither I nor Viator could reach them. An hour later they returned my calls and said “I don’t think we have any tours planned today.” (Viator has refunded the tour-cost.)
8. Private day tour to Zhangye Mati temple & Giant Buddha Temple start from Zhangye
Zhangye is an important city in ancient silk raod, today we will arrange a private day tour for your to visit the famous Mati temple and Daso temple. Mati temple also called Puguang temple With a history of more than 1,600 years which was built on the cliff, the Mati Temple Grottoes, together with Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and Yulin Grottoes in Anxi, are called the "three art treasures of Hexi Buddhism. In Mati temple the Buddhist caves depict a lovely way the spread of this religion via the Silk Road to China. Zhangye Dafo was built in 1098 during China’s Xixia Dynasty, a huge reclining Buddha was stored in the Main Hall for 900 years. Dafo with 34.5 meters body in length, shoulder 7.5 meters, ears 4 meters in length, which is the largest indoor Buddha statue in China
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Lunch , 2 bottles of water p.p per day, Entrance fee, Private transfers
Exclusions: Gratuities, Accommodation
Reviewed By 630johank
I had booked this private tour with Viator (written confirmation, with date, time, hotel name and pick-up). The operator/guide never showed up, and couldn’t be reached on the designated phone number, despite several tries. Neither I nor Viator could reach them. An hour later they returned my calls and said “I don’t think we have any tours planned today.” (Viator has refunded the tour-cost.)
9. Full-Day Private Tour to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi from Zhangye
Experience magnificent Jiayuguan Fortress and Xuanbi Great Wall on this private full day tour from Zhangye. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the Great Wall Museum to get the deep understanding about the Silk Road and the Great Wall of China. Stroll around the inter city and outer city at Jiayuguan Fortress. After lunch, hike up and down at Xuanbi Great Wall which was built in the 16th century to strengthen the defensive capability of the Jiayuguan area. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the tour and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. This private tour including the entrance fee, lunch, tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with door to door service. You can choose to end your tour in Jiayuguan or return Zhangye.
Inclusions: English speaking tour guide , Entrance fee, Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuites , Accommodation
10. Full-Day Zhangye Private Tour from Jiayuguan with Lunch
Book your personalized tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery and culture of Zhangye from Jiayuguan. Accompanied by your private tour guide and travel by private vehicle, you will visit the Zhangye Danxia Geopark. Take the battery bus to few different platforms, you will come across breathtaking scenery of the colorful mountain. Explore the famous Dafo Temple, been amazed by the biggest indoor sleeping Buddha in China. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, local lunch, travel by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhangye or return Jiayuguan.
Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, Entrance Fee, Lunch, Hotel pick up and drop off, Travel by Private Vehicle, Battery bus at Danxia Geopark
Exclusions: Gratuites, Accommodation
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