Ganzhou Pingshanhu (Ping Shanhu) Grand Canyon

甘州区平山湖景区

Gansu, Zhangye·38.9667°N, 100.2309°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 80, off-season CNY 50

Duration

4-5 hours

About Ganzhou Pingshanhu (Ping Shanhu) Grand Canyon

A rugged red-rock canyon in Ganzhou District, Zhangye, carved with towering walls and narrow ravines. Hiking trails and a shuttle bus carry visitors deep into a dramatic landscape less crowded than the nearby danxia parks.

Highlights

• Red-rock canyon with towering walls and narrow ravines. • Hiking and a mini shuttle through the gorge. • A smaller counterpart to Zhangye Danxia.

Suggested Route

Visitor center, shuttle to the canyon mouth, hiking loop, then return; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Gate snacks; Zhangye city hotels.

Facilities

Parking, shuttle, restrooms, and trails; uneven terrain.

Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

Pingshanhu Mongol Township, Ganzhou District, Zhangye (~56 km N of city). Nearest HSR: Zhangye West (~60 km); nearest airport: Zhangye Ganzhou (~70 km). Direct shuttle from Zhangye West Station (2 daily) or car.

Reservation

Tickets on-site (incl. shuttle, ~130 yuan); advance booking not required.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 80 (≈ $11), off-season CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

甘州区平山湖景区

38.9667, 100.2309

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