01City Guide
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Area
张掖七彩丹霞景区
All Ages
Admission
Standard admission: CNY 93-108. Trip.com lists the standard package from USD 15.93, including the sightseeing bus and insurance.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
May-Oct for Danxia landscapes and outdoor routes; early morning and late afternoon give more comfortable light
Climate
Dry north-west China climate with strong sun, large day-night temperature changes, and occasional wind that affects exposed outdoor routes
Top Attractions
02City Guide
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
平山湖大峡谷
All Ages
Admission
From CNY 130 for the standard visit; deep-route packages are priced separately.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
03City Guide
Mati Grottoes Scenic Area
马蹄寺景区
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 87 for standard admission with the sightseeing shuttle. A lower-priced option excludes the North Temple grotto area.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
04Historic Walk
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
张掖大佛寺
All Ages
Admission
CNY 40 for standard admission.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
05City Guide
Binggou Danxia Scenic Area
冰沟丹霞景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 80 (admission CNY 60 + compulsory sightseeing bus CNY 20); eligible concession admission is CNY 30 plus the sightseeing bus.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
06City Guide
Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area
张掖外星谷景区
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 100 for the self-drive admission ticket.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
07City Guide
Shandan Army Horse Farm
山丹军马场
All Ages
Admission
Sightseeing shuttle: CNY 20. Horse riding and overnight stays are separate choices.
Typical Visit
1-2 days
08City Guide
Bars Snow Mountain
巴尔斯雪山
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 198 for admission and the sightseeing bus; eligible concession tickets are available.
Typical Visit
Half day to 1 day
09City Guide
Kangle Grassland
康乐草原
All Ages
Admission
CNY 90 for self-drive entry (CNY 60 admission + CNY 30 vehicle access), or CNY 115 with sightseeing transport; horse riding is separate.
Typical Visit
Half day to 1 day
10Nature Escape
China Yugu Style Corridor
中华裕固风情走廊
All Ages
Admission
CNY 90 for self-drive entry (CNY 60 admission + CNY 30 vehicle access), or CNY 115 with sightseeing transport.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
11City Guide
Qilian Mountains
祁连山
All Ages
Admission
Free mountain-range access; individual sites charge separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 days
12City Guide
Zhangye National Wetland Park
张掖国家湿地公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; bicycles, sightseeing vehicles and boat activities operate separately.
Typical Visit
1-3 hours
13Historic Walk
Zhangye Museum
张掖博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
14Built Heritage
Wooden Pagoda Temple (Wanshou Temple)
木塔寺
All Ages
Admission
Outer square: free. Tower climb: CNY 25.
Typical Visit
20-30 minutes for the exterior; longer with a tower climb
15Urban Landmark
Zhangye Drum and Bell Tower
张掖钟鼓楼
All Ages
Admission
Free to view from the surrounding streets.
Typical Visit
20-30 minutes
16Food District
Zhangye Night Market
张掖夜市
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; pay vendors directly for food and drinks.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
17Historic Walk
Heishuiguo Site
黑水国遗址
Adults Focused
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
30-60 minutes
18Built Heritage
Shanxi Guild Hall
山西会馆
All Ages
Admission
Access is through Giant Buddha Temple scenic area; ticket terms follow the scenic-area admission.
Typical Visit
30-45 minutes
19Built Heritage
Xilai Temple
西来寺
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
30-40 minutes
20City Guide
Memory of Zhangye Performance
回道张掖演出
All Ages
Admission
Seat categories are priced separately; use the ticket listing for the selected performance date.
Typical Visit
About 70 minutes, plus 30-45 minutes for arrival and entry