Pingshanhu Grand Canyon
Pingshanhu grand canyon is about 60 kilometers away from downtown of Zhangye city. It covers an area of 1040 square km. So far, it is a compound scenic spot in China, which is the closest to the city and integrates natural wonders, canyon exploration, geological survey, ethnic customs, cross-country hiking and so on. It can be comparable to Zhangjiajie and Colorado grand canyon,which has been praised by China geographic magazine and famous geological experts and tourists at home and abroad.
The composition of this lanform in the canyon is red bed landform, which came into being 108,000,000 to 240,000,000 years ago.The canyon is characterized by different gullies. The hills look low and gentle. The tonal is mainly with red white and ochre red .The color of the hills shows a bit drab. Most of them are conical or columnar in shape. It is a good place to take photo and hike at the bottom of the canyon. We have two options here which depends on your interest and body quality.
Tours That Go to Pingshanhu Grand Canyon
Private Silk Road Tour from Dunhuang to Zhangye
The tour will take you to experience the ancient silk road while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery....Read more
The tour will take you to experience the ancient silk road while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery.
The tour starts from Dunhuang, which was compared as the brilliant pearl of the ancient silk road and where the four ancient civilizations ( ancient Greece, India, Islam and China) of the world converged. In Dunhuang you will visit the World Heritage , Mogao grottos, where you may discovery and learn the history and art of Buddhism. You will visit the ruins of north customs of ancient silk road and the ruins of the great wall and military grannary 2000 years ago, where you may feel the strong background of the history.
In Jiayuguan you will visit the end of the great wall, where you will explore the wisdom and strength of ancient people.
The tour will end at Zhangye, where the international expo was hold in 7 century. The highlight here is the Danxia National Geological Park which is called rainbow mountain by locals, which can be the paradise for photographers.
Example of Itinerary for Reference:
Day 1 Meet you at Dunhuang airport. Then check in the hotel . Stay in Dunhuang.
Day 2 Visit the Mogao grottos , the echoing sanddune and crescent lake. Walk around the city and night market by yourself. Stay in dunhuang.
Day 3 Visit the Yumen pass , the great wall in Han dynasty and the Hecang military granary in Han dynasty. Then drive another 110 km to visit the Yadan national geological park. Stay in dunhuang.
Day 4 Drive about 4. 5 hours to Jiayuguan. Visit the Jiayuguan Fort , overhanging great wall, the Wei & Jin tomb. Stay in Jiayuguan.
Day 5 Drive 3hours to Zhangye. Then visit the Binggou danxia and the rainbow mountain (Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park). Stay in Zhangye.
Day 6 Visit Pingshanhu grand canyon and the Giant Buddha temple . Then send you to Zhangye airport or station. .
If you have some special requests or want some changes for the itinerary, just let me know, I will make the customized tour for you.
Custom tours for larger groups are available. Please contact me for details.
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