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Zhangye was called "Jin Zhangye" in ancient China and was one of the political, economic, cultural and diplomatic centers in northwest China due to its strategically military importance. Zhangye was one of the four counties in Hexi Corridor (the region west of Yellow River) and was once known as Ganzhou. Situated in the central part of Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province, Zhangye is adjacent to Wuwei area and Jinchang city to the east and connected with Jiuquan area to the west, which makes it the converging point of joint southern and northern routes of the ancient Silk Road.
Zhangye is a flourishing oasis in the bleak desert. It lies to the north of Qilian Mountain, to the south of Heli Hill and Longshou Hill with the Black River running though the whole area. The landscape of Zhangye contains luxuriant forests,... [ View Details ]
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Mati Temple Grotto 
Mati Temple is also called Puguang Temple. The whole grotto is composed of Shenguo Temple, Puguang Temple, Qianfo Cave, Jinta Temple, Upper Guanyin Cave, Middle Guanyin Cave and Lower Guanyin Cave. Fi... [ View Details ]
Shandan Horse Ranch
Shandanjun Horse Farm is flat with luxuriant grass and abundant water. The Horse farm is embraced by a luxuriantly green land in the summer and it looks golden in winter, where is an ideal place for h... [ View Details ]
Site of Black Water State and Tombs Complex of Han Dynasty
The site of Black Water State and Tombs Complex of Han Dynasty is about 15km long from south to north and 10km wide from east to west. The Tombs Complex covers about 4 square kilometers, and most of t... [ View Details ]
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