Zhangye danxia

The Zhangye National Geopark is located in Sunan and Linze counties within the prefecture-level city of Zhangye, in Gansu, China. Zhangye Danxia is known for the unusual colours of the rocks, which are smooth, sharp and several hundred meters tall. They are the result of deposits of sandstone and other minerals that occurred over 24 million years. Wind, rain, and time then sculpted extraordinary shapes, including towers, pillars, and ravines, with varying colours, patterns, and sizes. #China

Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park is one of the world’s geological wonders, and features surreal landscape on earth, known as rainbow mountains in China

The #Rainbow #Mountains of #China within the Zhangye Danxia Landform #Geological #Park are a geological #wonder of the #world. These #famous Chinese mountains are known for their otherworldly colors that mimic a rainbow painted over the tops of #rolling mountains

When I was planning out my China trip, I didn’t have a clue what there was to see. Like most people, I knew of the usual things: Beijing, the Great Wall of China, and Shanghai. Aside from that, I really had no clue what to expect. So, I did what any grown up, professional travel photographer would do – I googled it. As my goals were different than most peoples – I didn’t care to see Shanghai, Beijing, or […]

These geological formations, which are older than 24 million years and are found in the Gansu Province's Zhangye Danxia Geopark, are made of vibrant layers of sandstone and minerals. You can enjoy the potential for some fantastic pictures while taking in the magnificent colors that make the area look like it belongs in a children's book when you watch this stunning show. Make sure to stop by the Rainbow Mountains' neighboring Bingdou Danxia Landform Scenery region as well while you're…

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China’s Rainbow Mountains in the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park offer vibrant landscapes created by sediment deposits and erosion over time. Visitors can explore two scenic areas and reach four viewing platforms, with various transportation and lodging options available.

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"Rainbow Mountains of China", Zhangye National Geopark, Gansu Province