Shandan Horse Ranch
山丹马场旅游景区 · Shāndān Mǎchǎng Lǚyóu Jǐngqū
Vast high grasslands under the snow peaks of the Qilian range, home to a horse-breeding ranch said to date back over 2,000 years; horse riding and big-sky views.
No booking neededBring your passportFull day from Zhangye
Tip
Best from June to August, when the grass is green and rapeseed is in flower; the altitude is around 3,000 m, so bring warm layers and sun cream.
- Opening hours
- Main season from late April: about 08:00–18:00 (ticket sales to about 17:30).
- Price
- ¥65; scenic-area shuttle ¥20; horse riding extra.
- How to book
- Real-name tickets at the visitor centre or on Trip.com; bring your passport.
- Getting there
- About 130 km from Zhangye (50 km south of Shandan town): roughly 2–2.5 hours by car; hire a car or join a day tour To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 甘肃省张掖市山丹县山丹马场旅游景区游客中心
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