Zhangye National Wetland Park
张掖国家湿地公园 · Zhāngyè Guójiā Shīdì Gōngyuán
Reed beds, ponds and boardwalks on the northern edge of town, with birds and a green contrast to the desert.
No booking needed1–2 hours
Tip
A relaxed morning or evening stroll on a rest day between the canyon trips.
- Opening hours
- Park open all day; buggies and activities about 08:30–17:30 in peak season To be confirmed
- Price
- Free; buggies and activities extra
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- About 5 km north of the centre; short taxi ride
- Address in Chinese
- 甘肃省张掖市甘州区张掖国家湿地公园
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