2012年7月13日 星期五

大漠謠:張掖(Zhangye)

Zhangye(张掖)




Horse Hoof Temple Scenic Area

A Yugur lady is riding a horse.
"The Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes boast 37 caves which house a total of some 500 clay statues from different historical periods, and more than 1200 square meters of murals. Here tourists can enjoy the folk customs of Yugur, the unique ethnic group in Gansu. Also they can experience the unique living style and culture of nomad people such as lodging in the Yugur tent and trying highland barley wine and talking mutton with their fingers."

Zhangye Danxia Landform- Colorful Hilly Geopark
I was walking Danxia with my scarf. In the Silk Road, you need to do all-the-way protection to avoid sunlight.
"The Danxia Landform in Zhangye covers an area of more than 510 square kilometers and has been praised as one of the seven most beautiful Danxia landforms in China by the magazine China National Geography. The colorful hilly landform scenic area is the best among its kind in China and is famous for its steep cliffs, different forms, magnificent shapes and rich colour."