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Zhangye is located in the middle of the Hexi Corridor, northwest region of China's Gansu Province，where the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Mongolian Plateau meet. Since ancient times, it has been an important town for Silk Road merchants and a crucial transportation hub. With its profound cultural heritage and natural wonders, it is an excellent tourist city in China. Zhangye City has beautiful grasslands in the Qilian Mountains, magnificent Danxia Landform, Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, the country’s largest horse farm, the largest indoor reclining Buddha in China, Zhangye Giant Buddha, and the Matisi Grottoes, which were built during the same period as the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Here you will also encounter the unique ethnic cultures such as the Yugur, Mongolian, and Tibetan cultures.
Recommended Zhangye Tours
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11 Days Silk Road Trip from Xian to Dunhuang via Hexi Corridor
Buddhist Art; Grassland; Desert;
The Silk Road was significant cultural and trade route connecting the civilization of China, western world, and India. The ancient route that full of traders and pilgrimages had been replaced by modern means of transport. However, the fascinating intermix culture, religions and art can be found everywhere along the way and become a draw for visitor worldwide. Follow us from Xian to Tianshui, Xiahe, Tongren, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang, you will be rewarded the less-visited Maijishan Grottoes, Labrang Monastery, Dunhuang Caves and natural landscapes.On Request
