Zhangye National Geopark
Zhangye, China
Zhangye National Geopark is a geopark in Gansu, China, that is a Tentative World Heritage Site. It is one of the 130 sights of China listed on this site and is ranked 60th in popularity based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 25 °C. These months also have the most rainfall, with July seeing about 47 mm. For cooler temperatures, visit in May, when highs are around 20 °C, or in October, when highs are about 13 °C. The park is open from 05:30 to 19:00 during the summer months. Entry costs ¥108, which includes a mandatory ¥38 shuttle fee.
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport is the nearest airport, located 49 km from the geopark. Jiayuguan International Airport is another option, situated 186 km away. The site is approximately 1,401 km from Beijing.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -15 | -12 | -6 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 1 | -7 | -13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 35 | 47 | 43 | 31 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
