22K views · 1K reactions | A moment in nature: the rainbow rock formations of Zhangye National Geopark in Gansu, China | Sierra Club | Facebook

The Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park | #Geology #GeologyPage #Danxia #China The Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, also known as Zhangye Danxia (Landform) Geopark, is located near the city of Zhangye in China’s northwestern Gansu province. It covers an area of 510 square kilometres (200 sq mi). Formerly a provincial park and scenic area, it became a national geopark in November 2011. Known for its colorful rock formations, it has been voted by Chinese media outlets as one of the mos

Located in the northern foothills of the Qilian Mountains is a truly magnificent landform. The Zhangye National Geopark is known for its layered rock formations, formed from deposits of sandstone and other minerals over the course of 24 million years. 🌄 #DiscoverGlobe 🌏 | Science Channel

1.8K reactions · 129 shares | "Alien Valley" geopark in Gansu, SW China, is part of the Zhangye National Geopark which is famous for Danxia landforms. Colorful rocks resulted from sandstone deposits attract lots of visitors. #FlyOverChina | FlyOverChina | Facebook

35 reactions · 14 shares | #GlamorChina The Zhangye Danxia Geopark in Gansu province is known for its colorful rock formations, and was voted by Chinese media outlets for being one of the most beautiful landforms in China. | Embassy of The People's Republic of China in the United States | Facebook

3.4K views · 508 reactions | What a view! 100 hot air balloons took off from Zhangye National Geopark, NW China's Gansu. | People's Daily, China | Facebook