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Zhangye Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September, 2026
About Zhangye
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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Things to do in Zhangye
What to do
Looking for things to do in Zhangye? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
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34,999 Reviews
Natural scenery
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,553 Reviews
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Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
4.7
/5
5,044 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6
/5
2,541 Reviews
Historic landmark
Binggou Danxia
4.6
/5
1,119 Reviews
Natural scenery
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
256 Reviews
Bars Snow Mountain
4.3
/5
80 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area
4.6
/5
132 Reviews
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Zhangye, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Jinglong International Hotel (Zhangye West Railway Station Aegean Sea Shopping Center)
4.8
/5
1,148 Reviews
Public Air Travel·Danxia Pearl Hotel (Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Area)
4.6
/5
4,557 Reviews
Ma Ti Temple Wolong Villa
4.7
/5
567 Reviews
zhangye puyue hotel
4.7
/5
2,881 Reviews
Runhu Holiday Hotel
4.9
/5
3,600 Reviews
Zhangye Yujing International Hotel
4.7
/5
2,575 Reviews
Olansdi Hotel
4.7
/5
361 Reviews
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4.6
/5
2,158 Reviews
Zhangye Yinzun International Hotel (Zhangye Old Street West Railway Station)
4.7
/5
1,304 Reviews
Qianxi Silk Road International Hotel (Zhangye High-speed Railway Station)
4.6
/5
2,316 Reviews
Silk Road Jinma International Hotel (Mati Temple Scenic Area)
4.6
/5
196 Reviews
Wangshan international Hotel
4.8
/5
1,049 Reviews
What to eat
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PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
4.3
/5
201 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £7/person
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店)
4.9
/5
34 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. £8/person
望山国际大酒店(张掖西站店)·悦锦主题餐厅
5.0
/5
12 Reviews
Northeastern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £5/person
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
4.6
/5
35 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £5/person
张丹霞鱼庄(甘州总店)
5.0
/5
86 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £8/person
张丹霞鱼庄(丹霞店)
5.0
/5
72 Reviews
丹霞湾田园酒店·餐厅
4.5
/5
2 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £8/person
阿格尔民族演艺宫
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. £7/person
党氏卷子鸡(南关店)
3.3
/5
11 Reviews
Farmhouse dishes
Avg. £4/person
Qilian Lamb Restaurant
4.9
/5
27 Reviews
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Avg. £9/person
孙记炒炮(西街店)
4.0
/5
120 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. £3/person
Q-DING HOT POT
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Hotpot
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/5
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558 Reviews
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Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,537 Reviews
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Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
254 Reviews
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Mars Base 1
4.1
/5
50 Reviews
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4.3
/5
82 Reviews
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4.5
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4.2
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4.6
/5
282 Reviews
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/5
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4.8
/5
1,288 Reviews
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4.8
/5
2,198 Reviews
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4.4
/5
634 Reviews
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4.6
/5
4,489 Reviews
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/5
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/5
365 Reviews
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/5
2,958 Reviews
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4.2
/5
132 Reviews
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/5
571 Reviews
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4.7
/5
3,453 Reviews
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4.1
/5
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4.4
/5
228 Reviews
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
19,141 Reviews
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4.5
/5
7,466 Reviews
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4.8
/5
1,288 Reviews
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4.7
/5
3,537 Reviews
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4.3
/5
1,326 Reviews
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4.4
/5
254 Reviews
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4.7
/5
3,453 Reviews
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4.5
/5
285 Reviews
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4.6
/5
17 Reviews
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4.5
/5
99 Reviews
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4.6
/5
301 Reviews
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Xianmi National Forest Park
4.5
/5
40 Reviews
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Leisure activities
Popular Attractions in Zhangye
Fulaideng Hot Spring Water Park
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Minqin Guild Hall
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Road Deguan
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Minyue Park
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Binggou Danxia
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Lingyin Temple
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Yuantong Pagoda
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“Sailing back in the Sunset” Scenic Spot
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Qilian Mountain International Ski Field
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Heihe Wetland Park
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Monks Worship Buddha
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
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Heishuiguo Site
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Longshou Mountain Nature Reserve
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Ganquan Park
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