It is known as Zhangye County, one of the four counties of Hexi, with various hills and peculiar landforms.
After long-term weathering and erosion on rainy days, the red gravel rock has formed a colorful and imposing Danxia landform. These Danxia have a history of 200 million years.
It is one of the largest and best developed areas in China and has the richest geomorphological shapes, second only to China's largest Chishui Danxia.
Under the nourishment of China's Heihe River, it has given birth to a vast oasis and a culture of the Hexi Corridor. The territory has a unique natural landscape, with a beautiful original ecological urban wetland, a magnificent colorful Danxia landform, China's most beautiful rape flower sea, Asia's largest 10,000 military horses galloping, unique Yugur style, Qilian Mountain grassland scenery, desert glacier wonders... Snowy mountains, glaciers, forests, grasslands, lakes, clear water, deserts reflect each other, both with the charm of the southern country, but also with the style of plugging, so there is a good sentence such as "do not expect the snow on the top of Qilian Mountain, and mistakenly regard Zhangye as Jiangnan".
Zhangye Danxia landform is mainly composed of red gravel, sandstone and mudstone, along the two banks of the Liyuan River and its tributaries (ditches) contiguous distribution, divided into two large groups in the north and south, sandwiched between the Zhangye oasis basin, echoing in the distance, into the horn of the horn. The terrain of the northern group is relatively gentle, mainly dominated by single oblique ridges, and is known for its mountain texture and clear veins; The southern group is known for its staggered stratigraphy, steep walls, vertical joints and colorful colors, and is the main distribution area of Zhangye Danxia landform.
It is a natural scenic area dominated by natural scenery, which integrates the majesty, danger, wonder, tranquility and beauty of Danxia Mountain in Guangdong, and the colorful city of Xinjiang.
Male, that is, majestic. Many cliffs are hundreds of meters high, uplifted above the Pingchuan River or riverbank, and the cliffs are exposed, smooth and sharp, imposing, and majestic
Dangerous, that is, steep. Only the steepness can inspire people to rise and explore the spirit, so the wise and brave climb it.
Odd, that is, peculiar. Especially in the morning fog or above the sea of clouds, it seems like a mirage, or like the Fairy Mountain Qiongge, which is amazing to watch, making you think that they are the artistic masterpieces of the sculptors, but all of them are from the magic of nature.
Quiet, that is, quiet. The stone path is lined with towering peaks and stone forts on the top of the mountain, just like the mysterious ancient castle to interpret the legendary mythological story to the world.
Beauty, that is, natural beauty. Danxia landform is manifested as a peak forest structure, its mountain and stone heights are jagged, dense and symbiotic, and the peaks are lined up, and the combination is orderly, rich in rhythm and layering.
Throughout the year, Zhangye Danxia will have different scenery for us to enjoy. Set against the backdrop of blue skies and white clouds, strong contrasting colors are produced. Paint a colorful spectacle, with time, the climate changes, the scenery continues to change, the layers are clear. At night, you can also see the brilliant sunset and the beautiful night color, and the same is true during the day.