1-Day Side Trip to Zhangye

- Wuwei - Zhangye Tour

Trip Highlights - Attractions in Zhangye involved: Giant Buddha Temple, Wooden Pagoda Temple. Zhangye is located in far western Gansu province, about 240 kilometers from Wuwei. If you have enough time in Wuwei and want to take a side tour to other cities nearby, this one day side trip to Zhangye will be an ideal option. Being a cozy and inviting city, Zhangye was interesting as a town to be in today as well as for their historical relics. It was a famous commercial port on the Silk Road and one of the biggest international trade markets in the country. Welcome to have a view the 1-day side trip to Zhangye!
Availability: Daily.      Pick-up Point & Time: Your hotel, 8:30am.      Finishing Point & Time: Your hotel, 5:00pm.      Duration: 8 hours.

Tour Itinerary: (Lunch)
This morning, our warm-hearted local guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel. Then, you will be driven to Zhangye to spend your time. There you visit the Giant Buddha Temple, which is the largest architectural relic in Gansu Province of the Western Xia (1038-1227) period. Then, you will move on to the Wooden Pagoda Temple, which is regarded as one of Zhangye City's 'Five Elements' Pagodas. (Metal, wood, water, fire and earth are the 'five elements' in ancient Chinese philosophy and fortune-telling). Afterwards, you will be sent back to Wuwei. (Service End)

Attraction Description
Giant Buddha Temple
The Giant Buddha Temple is the largest architectural relic in Gansu Province of the Western Xia (1038-1227) period, located in the southwest corner of Zhangye in Gansu Province. China's largest reclining Buddha is well preserved in this temple. The Giant Buddha Temple was built in 1098 to house the Buddha. In its 900 years the temple was restored many times during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Wooden Pagoda Temple
The Wooden Pagoda is located in the south street of Zhangye County Government, regarded as one of Zhangye City's 'Five Elements' Pagodas. (Metal, wood, water, fire and earth are the 'five elements' in ancient Chinese philosophy and fortune-telling).The Wooden Pagoda Temple was built in early 557-588 A.D. of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. Records show that the pagoda had been renovated several times during the dynasties of Sui (581-618A.D.), the Tang (618-907 A.D.), the Ming (1368-1644 A.D.) and the Qing (1644-1911 A.D.).