Danxia Landform

Danxia Landform, China

From series “The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth”

In China are the unique Danxia mountains. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy their incredible scenery. The mountains, formed from the red sandstone, are iridescent in the sun and form the abundant earthy landscape. The striking natural sight is located on the territory of the Gānsù province. Once stretched the Silk Road through this picturesque Vorgebirgsgelände.

Danxia Landform, China
9 out of 15 - Chocolate Hills, Philippines 10 out of 15 - Fly Geyser, USA 11 out of 15 - Lake Natron, Tanzania 12 out of 15 - Spotted Lake, Canada 13 out of 15 - Cano Cristales, Colombia 14 out of 15 - Danxia Landform, China 15 out of 15 - Wave Rock, Australia
Danxia Landform, China Surprisingly, this fantastic natural formation is due to simple natural processes - centuries of erosion and soil washing. The drawings on the mountain masses recall the flowing sea waves. This beautiful area is also worth seeing for the history fan. A few years ago, a large flowering city change was in the Vorgebirgsgelände, which has gradually lost its importance with the Silk Road.

Nowadays, Danxia Mountains are known for their modern Chinese director, who shot the film on the strange terrain. The scientists suspect that the mountain massif began to form more than a hundred million years ago. The hot and dry climate has contributed in many respects to active education. For centuries, the mountains oxidized under the sun's rays and were covered with corrosion, which gave them the peculiar shape. The travelers who wander through the mountainous area have a chance to see a lot of the beautiful caves and to make many beautifully beautiful pictures. Next - Wave Rock

Cano Cristales, Colombia Cano Cristales, Colombia
Cano Cristales, Colombia Wave Rock, Australia
Wave Rock, Australia Wave Rock, Australia

Re-use of this article is allowed. A valid link to www.orangesmile.com is obligatory.

Danxia Landform - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

Fuel station: '恒达加油站' in 1.01 km
Supermarket: 'Easy Joy Convenience Store' in 1.02 km
Parking: 'Parking Lot' in 0.15 km
Police station: 'CPC Xiji Public Security Bureau Committee' in 0.26 km
Railway station: 'Sanying Railway Station' in 52 km

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Xian
342 km - Xian
Xian, the Chinese city, will like people who have always dreamt to visit it. This city has a rich history in 3 000 years. For a long time it was the capital of China. Also, the largest and numerous. Today Xian is the well-known world tourist centre. Every year it is …
Five Flower Lake
343 km - Five Flower Lake
One of the main natural attractions of China is Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve featuring the incredibly beautiful and mysterious Five Flower Lake. One of its main characteristics is explained by the name of the lake. Its water periodically changes colors and can be yellow, …
Xi
349 km - Xi'an Beilin Museum
In Shanxi Province, in addition to ancient temples, travelers can visit the Bei Ling Museum. It is a unique landmark. The museum was founded on the site of the old destroyed Confucian temple in the early 20th century. The basis of its unique exhibition are stone stele …
Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountain
352 km - Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountain
In Xi'an, next to the Great Pagoda of the Wild Geese, is the largest fountain in Asia, with an area of ​​16.8 hectares. The giant light and music spring fountain looks beautiful on the background of the striking historical sights. The music field of the …
Jiuzhaigou National Park
365 km - Jiuzhaigou National Park
The ideal place to explore the culture of China is the Jiuzhaigou National Park. Its name can be translated from Chinese as The Valley of the Nine Villages. This reserve is located in the north of Sichuan. It became known to the whole world for its amazing colored …
Terracotta Army
367 km - Terracotta Army
One of the unique historical monuments was found in Xi'an nearby Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum. There were found more than 8 000 terracotta sculptures of Chinese warriors that were buried on the square with their horses. These sculptures were buried here with the first …
Secure Connection
OrangeSmile B.V.
Head office:
Weegschaalstraat 3
Eindhoven, 5632 CW
Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018