Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, Geopark in China
Zhangye National Geopark is known for its colorful rock formations.
The park has been a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2009.
It is often referred to as 'China's Rainbow Mountains'.
The best time to visit the park is from June to September.
The colors of the rocks are the result of deposits of sandstone and other minerals over 24 million years.
Location: Gansu
Inception: 2011
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Zhangye National Geopark is known for its colorful rock formations.
Dafo Temple is a serene Buddhist complex known for its gigantic reclining Buddha statue.
Zhangye Gulou, also known as the Zhangye Drum Tower, stands majestically in the heart of Gansu province.
The Matisi Grottoes are a series of temples and caves carved into sandstone cliffs.
