Private Hiking Tour: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon and Zhangye Danxia Geopark - World's Top 5 Canyons
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Pingshanhu Grand Canyon ranks among the top 5 most magnificent canyons globally. Our journey through the park will last approximately 2.5 hours. The beauty of this place lies in its grand canyon, spectacular stone formations, desert, snow-capped mountains, and primitive forests, all contributing to its aesthetic appeal.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zhangye - At 8:30 this morning, your knowledgeable tour guide will greet you in the lobby of your hotel in Zhangye. You’ll be transported by car or bus to the Pingshanhu Grand Canyon for a hike through the canyon and the Gobi desert. This region in western China is quite unique, with some comparing it to the surface of Mars. The scenic area boasts a variety of natural and cultural attractions, including ‘nine dragons at sea,’ ‘miracle canyon,’ ‘lovers Peak,’ ‘one-line-sky,’ ‘lucky elms,’ ‘inquisitive toad,’ and a range of birds, animals, and a tower, as well as a stone forest. The rugged terrain, shaped over millions of years, and the maze-like gorges highlight the distinctive style and grandeur exclusive to western China.

Savor a meal at a local eatery, where you’ll have the opportunity to try regional cuisine.

Later in the day, you’ll head to the Zhangye Danxia Geopark, situated to the north of the Qilian mountains in SuNa County. The park encompasses the colorful hills of Linze country, ice hills, Danxia, GanZhou District, and PingShan lake. Located 40 km east of Zhang Ye city and 20 km north of Linze county town, the Danxia scenic area is a prime example of the typical arid regions of northern China.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tt-tash
Nov 21, 2019
Danxia Geopark and Grand Canyon in one day - We had only one day in Zhangye and wanted to get the most out of it. We managed to do it through our tour-guide, who met us at the hotel, got to the places, organized lunch and dinner, and finally safely brought us to the railway station. First we went to Danxia which is about 40 km from Zhangye, and spent about 3 hours visiting 3 viewpoints out of 4. The transfer between the viewpoints is by bus. Everything is well organized, nice and new. The views were spectacular though we were there in dry season - the colors of the hills are brighter after rains. I would also recommed to visit Danxia after lunch as often the sun prevented making good photos. But we were afraid that the weather would get worse and chose Danxia as our first destination. After lunch we went through Zhangye in the opposite direction to visit the Grand Canyon. We didn't have time to go down and through the Canyon but it was magnificent from the top as well. Our trip was in October - not a high season, not so many visiters in both places which is good. Both places are definitely worth visiting especially if you have a good tour guide as we did :)
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