The breathtaking Danxia landform in NW China

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Located in northwest China's Gansu Province, the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park covers an area of 322 square kilometers and is famous for its colorful rock formations.

Danxia National Geological Park in Zhangye fully packed with tourists during the National Day Holiday. /VCG Photo

Tourists visiting the Danxia landform. /VCG Photo

During the 2018 National Day holiday, the Danxia National Geological Park was crammed with large numbers of tourists who came to visit the colorful Danxia landform.

Danxia landform is a unique type of geomorphology that exists mostly in China. It is formed from layered red-colored sandstones and is often characterized by steep cliffs. The word "Danxia" means red clouds in Chinese, which corresponds to the vibrant red color of the sandstones.

Cars entering the park. /VCG Photo

Marvelous red sandstones in the park. /VCG Photo

Danxia National Geological Park in Zhangye city, Gansu Province. /VCG Photo

Colorful rocks in the park. /VCG Photo

Layered rocks. /VCG Photo

Colorful rock formations in the park. /VCG Photo

In 2009, Zhangye Danxia was chosen by Chinese National Geography magazine as one of the "six most beautiful landforms" in China.