Zhangye

Zhangye (张掖; Zhāngyè) is a city in Gansu Province.

Zhangye Halal Travel Guide

Zhangye became the garrison headquarters after General Huo established control of the Hexi Corridor. Originally known as Ganzhou and the town was part of the Western Xia dynasty until it was conquered by Kublai Khan in 1227. Although the city is not a tourist destination as such, it serves as good place to make stop when passing through the Hexi Corridor. Zhangye currently has a population of around 1,250,000. In addition to Han Chinese and the city is also home to members of the minority Yugu people, who live only in Gansu.

Travel as a Muslim to Zhangye

By Plane

• Zhangye Ganzhou Airport - 张掖甘州机场, IATA Code: YZY GPS: 38.8118, 100.6579 - Zhangye_Ganzhou_Airport - Opened in 2011, this airport 13 kilometers south of the city has Flights to/from Xi'an, Lanzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, and a few other major domestic airports as of June 2018. However, many of these flights make stops en route, operate only on specific days, and do not operate over the winter.

Zhangye has frequent high-speed rail connections from Lanzhou via Xining, both of which have much larger airports than Zhangye's. These airports are likely to be more convenient for many visitors.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Zhangye

• Zhangye West Railway Station - 张掖西站 | GPS: 38.9226, 100.4263 This station is in the southwest of town, accessed via bus routes "New 1" or 22 (1 RMB). Zhangye_West_railway_station A - This new high-speed station has D-train service to destinations such as Urumqi (8.5-9.5h, 401.5 RMB), Xining (2h, 91.5 RMB), Lanzhou (3-3.5h, 149.5 RMB), and Xi'an (6.5-7h, 324 RMB).

Zhangye Railway Station 1 - |Zhangye Railway Station

• Zhangye Station - 张掖站 | GPS: 38.9733, 100.5177 At the end of Zhanghuo Gonglu, 6.5km northeast of the central part of town. Bus No.1 runs from the train station to the centre of town (Drum Tower) and costs ¥2 (correct change only). Taxis will charge a set fee to the city of ¥22-15 and will be unlikely to use their meters. Zhangye_railway_station - Approximately 49 passenger train service use this station daily to destinations as far off as Beijing, Chongqing, Chengdu, Urumqi and Lanzhou. However obtaining a ticket on long-distance through trains can be difficult, often requiring travellers buy a ticket to Lanzhou first. A railway ticket office is more conveniently located downtown in Marco Polo Street, for a ¥7 surcharge, negating having to travel out to the station.

Travel on a Bus in Zhangye

• Zhangye Bus Station - 张掖汽车站, West Bus Station | 381 West Ring Road, Ganzhou District (甘州区西环路381号) GPS: 38.9372, 100.4418 ☎ +86 936-8215022 - Zhangye Qicai Danxia takes about 1.5 hours (¥20), Zhangye Binggou Danxia takes 1.5-2h (¥22), Xining takes about 7 hours (¥65).

• Zhangye East Bus Station - 张掖汽车东站 | 122 East Ring Road (东环路122号) GPS: 38.9353, 100.4684 ☎ +86 936-8214073

Wuwei takes about 3-6 hours, Lanzhou takes about 11 hours. Yinchuan

• Zhangye South Bus Station - 张掖汽车南站 | 478 South Ring Road (南环路478号) GPS: 38.9267, 100.4544

Dunhuang takes about 12 hours, Jiayuguan takes about 4 hours, Lanzhou takes about 10 hours, Mati Si takes 2-3 hours, and Xining takes about 12 hours.

Get Around

Travel on a Bus in Zhangye

Take bus No.3 to the West bus station, take bus No. 1 to the train station (Bus fares are ¥2 - correct change only)

By private vehicle or bus

You can book a private vehicle via a travel agency or at the reception of most hotels]. A trip to Mati Si + Daxia Landscape cost ¥700.

What to See

• Da Fo Si - 大佛寺步行街 GPS: 38.9307185, 100.4569642 ☎ +86 936 6933666 - ¥61/ ¥21 (大佛寺), Giant Buddha Temple, biggest Chinese wooden indoor Reclining Buddha. 34.5m long, 7.5m high. This temple is the reputed birthplace for the Mongol emperor, Kublai Khan.

Dafosi - This hall contains the largest reclining wooden Bhudda in China - |Dafosi - This hall contains the largest reclining wooden Buddha in China

• Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park (Qicai Danxia) - 张掖丹霞国家地质公园 (七彩丹霞) | GPS: 38.9653, 100.0429 By bus from West bus Station ¥75 entrance fee + ¥20 bus fee Zhangye National Geopark Also known in English as the Rainbow Mountains this is a small park about 40 kilometers from Zhangye where you can see a unique geological landscape. The layers of multi-coloured rock in the mountains amid a green oasis basin is truly spectacular. When you visit you will be driven to four viewing platform areas by bus, where you can get off and take your time to view and photograph the scenery. It is one of the highlights of Gansu province. It's feasible to re-enter the park the next morning before 08:00 for only the cost of the park shuttle bus, if you register your fingerprints at a scanner at one of the stops. One hotel near the West entrance takes foreigners -- the other hotel and restaurant owners know which one that is.

• Blackwater National site - 黑水国遗址 | GPS: - In the 12.5 kilometers northwest of the Zhangye. 15 kilometers long from north to south and 10 kilometers long from east to west, ancient cultural sites of the Neolithic period, a national key cultural relics protection units. Sites within the Han Dynasty tombs, about four square kilometers. Most of the tombs have been buried in sand, who have not traveled was buried by the desert, most of the liberation excavation.

• Nanhu Park - 南湖公园 - Nanhu Park, commonly called South Lake Ecological Botanical Garden, located in the south county, is the Shandan experiment to promote flower species of new varieties of forestry demonstration garden, but it is also a set of historical and cultural landscape of the land and the natural landscape as one of the tour.

• Mati Si Temple & mountain scenery - 马蹄寺 | GPS: 38.4861442, 100.4151703 Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 73¥ 65 kilometers south of the city proper, in the Sunan Yugu (Tibetan) Autonomous Prefecture, lies Mati Temple, or Horse's Hoof Temple (Mati Si). Temples and grottoes are carved into the side of a cliff in several zones spread over several kilometres. Several of these can be visited and climbed through, in some cases through tight vertical passageways using small footholds and handholds. Most of the statues were heavily damaged in the 1960s, but the buildings and passageways are in good shape. Besides the temple you can do a 2h horse tour passing a fantastic landscape (horse ride ¥250-200) or hike.

• Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park (Binggou Danxia) - 张掖丹霞国家地质公园 (冰沟丹霞)) | GPS: 38.9716066, 99.8980293 Bus from West Bus Station, ¥22 (passes several blocks from Qicai Danxia west entrance) ¥60 entry + ¥20 bus fee - Less colourful than the more famous Qicai Danxia, this one features columns of red rock (with some white bands), in two valleys. There's a network of trails accessing viewpoints in and around two different valleys.

• Pingshanhu Grand Canyon - 平山湖大峡谷 | GPS: 39.16574, 100.82874 Bus at 09:45 from the East bus station, or hire a vehicle ¥200 Entry + ¥70 bus - More rock-based scenery. About 60km northeast of Zhangye, this area supposedly resembles the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

What to Do

• Swim in Hei river

Halal Restaurants in Zhangye

During the day, give Qing Ming Street a try and during the night, give Xiaochichang (Little Eat Market) a try.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Zhangye

Zhangye - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Zhangye, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Zhangye. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Zhangye and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Zhangye. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Zhangye. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inZhangye: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Zhangye.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Zhangye: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Zhangye, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Zhangye.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Zhangye, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Zhangye, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Zhangye and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Zhangye, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Zhangye, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Zhangye without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Zhangye is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Zhangye.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Huayi Hotel - Huayi Binguan - East Street GPS: East of Xiaochichang (Close to Dico's, next door to the China Construction Bank) ☎ +86 936 8242118 - Twin rooms for ¥228 with free (wired) internet, TV, a/c and private bathroom, 24hr hot water No English sign or English spoken but easy to find - opposite the pedestrian street, about 100m east of the Drum Tower. It has two stone lions on either side of a revolving door.

• Zhongguang Hotel - Zhongguang Zhaodaisuo | Second Floor establishment, Xianfu Street GPS: On the south corner of Minsheng West Street ☎ +86 936 5985449 -

• Zhangye Qicai Danxia International Youth Hostel - 张掖七彩丹霞国际青年旅舍 | No.182 HuanChengXi Road GanZhou District GPS: 38.95518592836777, 100.43497840203187 ☎ +86-936-8588918 - Dorm: ¥70

Mid-range

• Honghao Hotel - Honghao Binguan | 11 Xianfu Street ☎ +86 936 8250588 -

• Jindu Hotel - Jindu Binguan | 19 East Street ☎ +86 936 8245088 +86 936 8245122
• Zhangye Hotel - Zhangye Binguan | ☎ +86 936 8212601 +86 936 8213806
• Huachen International Hotel - Huachen Guomao Binguan | ☎ +86 936 8257777 +86 936 8277667

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Zhangye

• Mati Temple - in the Tibetan town of Mati, more caves carved into a cliff.
• Qilian mountains
• Zhangye Danxia Landscape - about an hour to an hour and half by bus from the West Station.

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