Pingshanhu Grand Canyon: A Different Day in Zhangye’s Red-Rock Country
Look across Pingshanhu’s eroded formations, decide whether to descend into the canyon and arrange the return, with other Zhangye landscapes to consider for another day.
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A First Trip to Zhangye: Coloured Hills, Old Temples and a Bowl of Noodles
Build a Zhangye visit from city landmarks, the Danxia hills, Mati Temple, Pingshanhu Canyon and Shandan’s horse country, with four local wheat dishes to try.
Zhangye Beyond the Coloured Hills: Temples, Wetlands and Local Food
Compare Rainbow and Binggou Danxia with Pingshanhu Canyon, make room for Dafosi and Mati Temple, then try Zhangye’s small-pasta soups and chicken with dough rolls.