The Giant Buddha Temple (Dafo Temple) in Zhangye, Gansu Province, houses Asia's largest indoor reclining Buddha (34.5m long), built in 1098 during the Western Xia Dynasty. This Buddhist treasure features exquisite murals, rare scriptures, and a blend of Han and Tibetan architectural styles, reflecting Silk Road cultural exchange.
Zhangye Danxia Landform, a UNESCO Global Geopark in Gansu Province, features spectacular rainbow-colored mountains formed by 24 million years of mineral deposits and erosion. This 510-square-kilometer geological wonder offers breathtaking vistas, hiking trails, and sunrise/sunset photography opportunities.