Zhangye Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Zhangye

Zhangye became the garrison headquarters after General Huo established control of the Hexi Corridor. Formerly known as Ganzhou, the town was part of the Western Xia dynasty until it was conquered by Kublai Khan in 1227. Although the city is not a tourist destination as such, it serves as good place to make stop when passing through the Hexi Corridor. Zhangye has a population of around 1.2 million (2010), of whom 260,000 are urban residents. In addition to Han Chinese, the city is also home to members of the minority Yugu people, who live only in Gansu.

Top Attractions in Zhangye

Explore the best things to see and do in Zhangye:

• ★Blackwater National site
• ★Da Fo Si
• ★Mati Si Temple & mountain scenery
• ★Nanhu Park
• ★Pingshanhu Grand Canyon
• ★Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park (Binggou Danxia)
• ★Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park (Qicai Danxia)

Where to Stay in Zhangye

• 🏨Holiday Inn Express
• 🏨Honghao Hotel
• 🏨Huachen International Hotel
• 🏨Huayi Hotel
• 🏨Jindu Hotel
• 🏨Zhangye Hotel

Zhangye Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: