This is Zhangye

Welcome to Zhangye, a historic and vibrant city in Central Gansu along the Hexi Corridor in Northwest China.

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🏞️Zhangye National Wetland Park unfolds a pastoral tapestry of idyllic rural scenery and wild open landscapes — a breathtaking oasis where nature's peace and beauty come alive.

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📸Rangers in the Qilian Mountains recently captured precious footage of a Chinese mountain cat🐱 — one of China's rarest wild cats — leading three playful kittens across an alpine meadow.

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🏔️🐹Who's the cutest foodie beneath the Bars Snow Mountain in Zhangye? Watch the chubby marmot happily munch away against a backdrop of breathtaking alpine scenery.

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🌈As dawn breaks over the Zhangye Danxia Geological Park in Gansu province, the first light reveals rolling mountains bathed in myriad hues. As the ribbons of crimson, ocher, sage green and pearl gray grow brighter in the morning sun, it becomes obvious why these are known as the Rainbow Mountains of China.

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🕶Put on AR glasses at Zhangye Dafo Temple and meet Princess Yun Zhuo, a virtual guide from the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227). It's like stepping into a game where ancient culture comes alive.

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🌄The dusk of a clear day is when Zhangye Colorful Danxia displays its most vibrant colors. As the daytime heat slowly fades, the slanting sunlight spills across the ridgelines, gradually illuminating the reds, oranges, and yellows hidden deep within the valleys.

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🪔Asia's largest indoor clay reclining Buddha stretches 34.5 meters inside Zhangye Dafo Temple. With half-closed eyes and a gentle smile, it has rested peacefully since the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227).

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😍Where red cliffs meet endless horizons. 🏜#Zhangye Pingshanhu Grand Canyon encapsulates the dramatic beauty of Northwest China, with towering rock walls, deep valleys, and breathtaking landscapes waiting to be experienced! #BeautifulZhangye

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🌻🌻Summer is glowing in Shandan county, #Zhangye! Fields of golden #sunflowers stand tall and sway gently in the breeze. 😍Step into this sea of sunshine and soak up one of Gansu's brightest summer sights. #BeautifulZhangye

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Golden waves of canola flowers are rolling across Shandan Horse Ranch in Zhangye, Gansu province! 💛Under the summer sun, the blossoms stretch into the horizon, meeting the snow-capped Qilian Mountains in the distance, creating a breathtaking landscape that captures the beauty of the Hexi Corridor.

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🏯Explore Zhangye Dafo Temple, the sole surviving Western Xia (1038-1227) imperial monastery. Its main hall spans four basketball courts, with no central pillars. Ancient carvings and brick art endure, while the earthen pagoda adds timeless grace.

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🦉When dusk falls over the Qilian Mountains, boreal owls awaken. These tiny "forest guardians" prey on rodents, keeping ecosystems balanced. They are shy, nocturnal, and rarely encountered by humans in the wild.

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🥂Zhangye is shining at the 32nd China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair! With premium agricultural products and fine wines on display, it’s a vibrant showcase of local specialties and fresh business buzz!

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😼Oops, did anyone see that? No? Cool — just meant to do that graceful slide!

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🌄Step into Zhangye's Binggou Danxia — a billion-year-old red sandstone wonder at the foot of Qilian Mountains. Its beauty lies not in vibrant colors, but in its spectacular sculpted landscapes. Cool summer, wild beauty — a must-see Earth masterpiece.

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🌹In Zhangye's Shandan county, over 1,600 mu (106.67 hectares) of roses are in full bloom! From tea to jam and hydrosol, this model linking cooperatives, growing bases, and local farmers processes over 500 metric tons yearly, benefiting nearly 200 families.

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@CGSyd_WangYu @ExploreGansu Zhangye welcomes all to witness these colorful hills!

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📜Discover Zhangye Dafo Temple's Gold Sutra. Over 600 years ago, a monk used gold pigment to transcribe the Great Wisdom Sutra, which a nun then hid in a wall for safekeeping. Rediscovered intact, it's now a national treasure.

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Discover the murals in Zhangye Dafo Temple! 🎨These artworks cover over 700 sq m and feature a unique Journey to the West series, painted 200 years before the novel, in which Zhu Bajie works hard, and Sun Wukong carries the load.

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🥢🧵Over 50 children in Zhangye practiced traditional skills under the guidance of master artisans — making local delicacies, sachets, and colorful braided cords. A beautiful fusion of food culture and festive traditions has now been passed to a new generation. #ZhangyeCulture