Four Historical Tourist Attractions in Zhangye Tour

Zhangye is a territorial division city in central Gansu Province, China. Formerly, it was Ganzhou. If you are booking the Zhangye tour, then you must know the main attractions in the city to have a memorable trip. 

The city has some important historical background score. It lies in the middle of the Hexi Corridor. The great Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan’s birthplace is in belief to be in the Dafo Temple. At that time, General Huo conquered the Hexi Corridor and made it the fortified headquarters of the then dynasty. Interestingly, Marco Polo, the European traveled, spent years in this city, learning about the culture and history of the place. Your Zhangye tour has stories that you may tell your relatives and children to highlight your visit to the place. 

In ancient times, it serves as one of the biggest commercial port on the Silk Road that attracted thousands of travelers to exchange cultural and economic resources. Further, you can note that it has the highest altitude in southeast 5,564 meters and the lowest altitude in northwest 1,284 meters; and the elevation of 1,474 meters. Now, it has an airport for easy traveling as well. 

The four historical tourist attractions in Zhangye Tour are:

1.      Giant Buddha Temple

Da Fo Si or Giant Buddha Temple is the biggest wooden reclining Buddha, having approx. height of 34.5m long and 7.5 m high. It is also the birthplace of the Mongol emperor, Kublai Khan. 

2.      Mati Si Temple

It is 65 km south of the city. The Horse Hoof Temple has the fantastic Grotto Buddha statues, horse riding opportunities, and murals of the Yuan Dynasty. It is one place where you can see the ruins of ancient cultures.  

3.      Zhangye Danxia Landscape

This is a small park area of 40 km in Zhangye travel, where awaits an amazing geological landscape. You will witness the multi-coloured mountain rocks and green oasis basin. 

4.      Pagoda Wooden Tower

It’s located in the central part of the town. You may climb the tower and try to have a look at the city. However, the city grew large and high, and would not come in perspectives of the wooden tower.

Bonus Attractions: Zhangye Wetland Museum and Blackwater National Site

The national site is the attraction where ancient cultural sites of the Neolithic period lies. Experience the sites of Han Dynasty Tombs that are spread over four km². Wetland Museum is a newly opened museum of everything.  It displays the Silk Road ancient artifacts and educational displays. Well, without these two attractions in focus, your Zhangye trip is no close to completion. 

Zhangye has tourist attractions that may lure your soul for the history, and those are Matis Temple, Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, Zhangye Danxia Landform, Wooden Pagoda Temple, Shandanjun Horse Farm, Binggou Danxia Landform, Badanjaran Desert, Giant Buddha Temple, and Bell and Drum Tower. 

If you are browsing the internet to contact a travel agency for this tour, then contact China Silk Road Travel.

Three Unbelievable Places in Xinjiang Tour You Never Visited

Xinjiang is one autonomous region of China and part of Asia connecting, renowned road, Silkroad. It is the primary gateway of the Silk Road having the great cultures of east and west. If you are selecting the Xinjiang tour, you will visit over 45 ethnic groups, which have unique cultures. 

Pack your bags for the fascinating places and folklores that will give you dreams of being part of this place forever. Choose a local Xinjiang travel agency with the dedicated team, knowledgeable and excellent guides, and you are ready for the amazing trip of your life. 

A little of history, Silk-road was the trade network between east and west from 2^nd century to 18^th century. It is of believing that this road is responsible for numerous political, economic, and cultural downgrading and upgrading. It is not clear whether people were sharing secrets on the route or not. Some theories say this route brings the world closer, as moths are attracted to light, a different world was connected because of this.

Well, on your Xinjiang tour, you will see the beautiful places and sparkling cultures. However, these three unbelievable places will let you lose your senses and feel joyous uprooting inside you. 

1.      Keziliya Grand Canyon

This canyon is also known as Xinjiang’s Grand Canyon; it is in the southern region. It stretches as long as 5 km with an average depth of 1500 meters. No comparison between the USA’s Grand Canyon and this Grand Canyon, but it fuels desires with the Asian history. 

2.      Turpan’s Flaming Mountains

If you hear that these mountains are the hills, then you are missing the impressive, unique view of vivid natural colors. You can even take part in the half-marathon race. You may interest yourself in knowing the story behind the flaming mountains. Moreover, as a tourist, these mountains are one of those things you will explore in Turpan.

3.      Jiaohe Ancient City

In case you are a history buff and all, then these ruins of an ancient city will calm your wandering soul. Take a walk thinking about what majestic city it could have been with well-preserved ruins. Check out the mud-brick structures meeting the age and imagine busy streets there. 

Last, to share, do not take time to think more and book your Xinjiang tour at China Silk Road Travel and experience Urumqi, Turpan, Northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar.