甘肃张掖冰沟丹霞 Binggou Danxia Scenic Area in Gansu China - Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

The Zhangye National Geopark is located in Gansu province Zhangye City. It covers an area of 322 square kilometres (124 sq mi). In 2009, Chinese National Geography magazine chose Zhangye Danxia as one of the "six most beautiful landforms" in China.

Zhangye Danxia is known for the unusual colours of the rocks, which are smooth, sharp and several hundred meters tall. They are the result of deposits of sandstone and other minerals that occurred over 24 million years. The result (similar to a layer cake), was tilted by the action of the same tectonic plates responsible for creating parts of the Himalayan mountains. Wind, rain, and time then sculpted extraordinary shapes, including towers, pillars, and ravines, with varying colours, patterns, and sizes.

The Zhangye National Geopark has 2 areas or 2 parks. One is the Rainbow Danxia Mountains Park (core area) #七彩丹霞 , and the other one is the Binggou Danxia Park/Area #冰沟丹霞 。

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