China

Zhangye

A city in Gansu province, China, known for its colorful Danxia landforms, historic sites like the Giant Buddha Temple, and part of the Silk Road.

Tips from the community

Although it’s the most prominent color, China’s Zhangye National Park contains much more than red alone. Countless hues are strewn about, none of which you’d imagine would be on your average mountain. This puzzling sight in the Guangdong province is a result of deposits of sandstone coupled with other minerals, resulting in a kaleidoscope of colors. It looks like someone went wild with a paintbrush.

sarahlempa 3 years ago

Zhangye National Geopark‘s candy-colored mountains are true magic (and a UNESCO World Heritage Site as of 2009). How were they formed? Layers of multi-colored sandstone and minerals were pressed together over millions of years. To view, walk to one of the site’s four viewing platforms, or take a bus and explore the whole park.

leah 3 years ago

Zhangye Experiences

  • The Most Colorful Places Around the World

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Discover some of the most otherworldly and ethereal landscapes gleaming in heavy pigments, from alkaline red lakes to banana-colored volcanic landscapes. For Pride month we wanted to select the most vibrant destinations across the planet in every shade of ROYGBIV to create the ultimate rainbow-themed bucket list. Let your rainbow flags fly this summer while taking a look at some of the most colorful places on earth. Happy Pride Seekers!

  • Red Colored Places Around the World

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    From volcanic lakes to glowing city lights, here are our picks for the fieriest, red-colored destinations around the world.

Zhangye Articles

  • Birds Eye View: 23 Incredible Places From Above

    From candy-colored mountains to palm leaf-shaped islands, the world as we know it looks completely different when viewed from the clouds. While hidden wonders exist all around the world, we compiled a list of places that totally transform when viewed from above. Here are 23 of the best bird’s eye views in the world: 23 […]

    Read more...