Zhangye

Zhangye extends across 42,000 square kilometers of terrain in central Gansu Province, containing one urban district and five counties within its boundaries.

The city functioned as a crucial military outpost during the Western Han Dynasty, controlling access to the Tarim Basin and defending against nomadic tribes.

The Dafo Temple in Zhangye houses a 35-meter-long wooden reclining Buddha statue, representing centuries of Buddhist influence in the region.

The Zhangye Ganzhou Airport connects to major Chinese cities while the railway station links to both regular and high-speed rail networks across the country.

The Danxia National Geological Park near Zhangye displays striped rock formations in various mineral colors, forming a natural geological display.

Location: Gansu

Website: http://zy.gansu.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 38.93651,100.45563

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50