99% of people haven't been here! Zhangye's colorful forbidden land is stunningly beautiful!

Gansu·Zhangye (Rainbow Danxia alternative)
**🚌 Transportation**: High-speed rail to Zhangye West Station, chartered car tour (¥300/day)
**🎫 Tickets**:
- **Bars Snow Mountain** ¥188 (includes shuttle bus, snow still present in July!)
- **Alien Valley** ¥100 (less crowded version of Danxia)
- **Shandan Army Horse Ranch** ¥50 (gallop across the grasslands)
**📸 Hidden gem check-ins**:
1. Photograph Mars-like terrain at Alien Valley's "Black Mountain Palace"
2. Get up close with snow on Bars Snow Mountain's boardwalk
3. Watch ten thousand horses drink water at Army Horse Ranch (6 AM)
**🍜 Eat**: Sunji Fried Cannon (braised meat noodles), Cuoyu noodles (Heshunyuan)
**🏠 Stay**: Danxia Pearl Hotel (near scenic area ¥180)

Post by _1997_Mark_24 | Jun 18, 2025