Private Day Tour to Zhangye Danxia Geopark from Lanzhou by Bullet Train

Zhangye Danxia GeoparkYour private tour begins with a convenient pickup from your Lanzhou hotel lobby—your guide will escort you to the railway station in a comfortable private vehicle. Board a morning bullet train to Zhangye, a scenic 4-hour journey that sets the tone for your day of natural wonder.

Upon arrival in Zhangye, savor a delicious authentic local lunch to refuel before diving into the geopark’s breathtaking landscapes. Formed approximately 200 million years ago, Zhangye Danxia Geopark is composed primarily of red gravel, sandstone, and mudstone, bearing distinct traces of arid and semi-arid climatic conditions. Celebrated for its surreal, rainbow-hued rock formations, it has been named one of China’s most stunning landforms by Chinese media outlets .

Guided by your companion, hop aboard the park’s eco-friendly battery bus to visit five carefully selected viewing platforms—each offering unique perspectives of the vibrant, layered hills . Spend 2–3 hours immersing yourself in this geological masterpiece, marveling at the vivid color gradients and capturing countless postcard-worthy photos. Your guide will share insights into the park’s formation, from the iron oxides that lend the rocks their red and orange hues to the tectonic forces that shaped the rolling landscapes .

After your unforgettable exploration, your guide will accompany you to Zhangye Railway Station for your 4-hour return train to Lanzhou. Upon arrival back in the city, a driver will be waiting to transfer you smoothly back to your Lanzhou hotel, wrapping up a seamless day of discovering one of nature’s most spectacular creations.