Mati Temple is an iconic Buddhist temple located just south of the city of Zhangye in Gansu Province, China. With a history spanning over 1400 years, Mati Temple is home to many well-preserved ancient buildings, sculptures, murals, and other cultural relics that showcase the region’s Buddhist heritage. If you’re…

Located in the southwest corner of Zhangye City in Gansu Province, Giant Buddha Temple, aka Sleeping Buddha Temple, was built in 1098 during the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227), with a history of more than 900 years. It is a significant architectural relic on the Silk Road, and also a landmark building of the…

Situated at the northern foothills of the Qilian Mountains in western China, the Zhangye Danxia Geological Park is the most representative and the largest colorful Danxia landform in China’s arid regions, encompassing an area of more than 536 square kilometers (207 square miles). Well-known for its gorgeous color across the mountains and rock formations, the Geopark…