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An aerial view of the Zhangye Danxia National Geopark in Gansu, China, showing numerous rolling hills and distinct sandstone ridges striped with vibrant horizontal bands of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. Sunlight illuminates the peaks, casting long shadows into the valleys, revealing a winding road through the landscape.

7-Day Silk Road Itinerary: Dunhuang, Zhangye Danxia, and Jiayuguan

Planning a trip to China's wild northwest requires moving beyond the modern megacities and stepping into the arid, history-steeped expanse [...]