Zhangye Rainbow Mountains (Qicai Danxia)
张掖七彩丹霞 · Zhāngyè Qīcǎi Dānxiá
Hills striped red, orange, yellow and green by layered sandstone, seen from boardwalks and viewing platforms.
Booking recommendedBring your passport3–4 hours
Tip
Plan to be here in the last 2 hours before sunset: the colours are strongest in low sun. Platform 4 is the classic sunset spot. Check the last bus back to town.
- Opening hours
- Peak season (Apr–Oct) roughly from early morning (about 06:00) to after sunset, last entry about an hour before closing; winter about 08:00–17:30. Hours shift with sunrise and sunset. To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥93 for entry plus the compulsory park bus (platforms 1–5); a longer ticket covering platforms 6–9 costs much more. Prices change often; check when booking. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy online with your passport on Trip.com or the site’s official WeChat account, or at the ticket windows at the gates. Book ahead for summer weekends and October holidays.
- Getting there
- About 40 km west of Zhangye, 50 minutes by car; tourist buses from town, taxi or a car with driver
- Address in Chinese
- 甘肃省张掖市临泽县倪家营镇丹霞景观大道七彩丹霞景区
Photo: Terry Wu · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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