Destination

Zhangye Danxia

Q: When is the best time to visit Zhangye Danxia?

The best time to visit Zhangye Danxia is Jun–Sep, in Gansu, China.

Gansu, China

Best timeJun–Sep

Set inGansu, China

In season~81°F high

Climate7–84°F

Nearest airportYZY

CurrencyCNY

LanguageMandarin Chinese

TimezoneUTC+08:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Zhangye Danxia

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Sep–Nov. Go in Mar, Jul for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 71%

WarmestJul · 84°F

WettestAug

Best windowJun–Sep

Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Striped sandstone hills banded in red, orange and gold, geology that looks painted on.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Rainbow Mountains boardwalks. Nearest airport is YZY.

Pairs well with

Zhangye Danxia Landform

5 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zhangye Danxia?

The best time to visit Zhangye Danxia is June–September, in Gansu, China.

Where is Zhangye Danxia?

Zhangye Danxia is in Gansu, China. The nearest major airport is YZY.

What is Zhangye Danxia known for?

Striped sandstone hills banded in red, orange and gold, geology that looks painted on.