The banks of the Heihe River in Zhangye were bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun.
The Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot in Zhangye, Gansu province, announced that its annual visits surpassed 3 million on the morning of Sept 26, 2025. This milestone follows a record single-day reception of over 52,000 visits during the summer peak, underscoring the site's growing popularity.
The Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot, located in Zhangye, Gansu province, has achieved unprecedented visitor growth during this summer season. On Aug 7, cumulative visits surpassed 2 million, followed by a new single-day record of 52,000 visits set on Aug 8.
The Biandukou leisure tourism area in Minle county in Zhangye, Gansu province — nestled at the foot of the Qilian mountains — entered its peak tourist season on July 19.
Qicai Danxia Scenic Area is located at the northern foot of the Qilian Mountains, and sits within both Linze county and Sunan county, in Zhangye, Gansu province.
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