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Zhangye safeguards Dafo Temple with technology

2024-10-22

The Dafo Temple, or Giant Buddha Temple in Zhangye, Northwest China's Gansu province, is renowned for housing Asia's largest reclining Buddha statue, made in 1098 during the Xixia regime (1038-1227).

High-sugar beets thrive in Gansu Shandan

2024-10-15

Last week, farmers were seen operating sugar beet harvesters across the vast 10,000-mu sugar beet plantation at the Gansu Nongken Shandan Farm in Shandan county, Zhangye, Gansu province. The air buzzed with activity as they raced to gather the ripe beets.

Autumn splendor in Gansu's Minle park

2024-10-14

On Oct 12, 2024, the West District Park in Minle county, Zhangye, Gansu province, was ablaze with autumn colors. Snow-capped mountains, trees, pavilions, lakes, and the cityscape combined to create a stunning autumn scene, attracting many residents for sightseeing and leisure.

The vibrant colors of Qilian Mountains in late autumn

2024-10-11

On Oct 9, the Qilian Mountains National Park, specifically in the Dahe township section of Sunan Yugur autonomous county, Zhangye, Gansu province, presented a breathtaking autumnal spectacle.

Over 26 million tourists visit Gansu during the National Day holiday

2024-10-09

The 2024 National Day holiday saw Gansu province welcoming 26.21 million tourists, and generating tourism revenue of 16.08 billion yuan ($2.23 billion). These figures represent year-on-year increases of 15.4 percent and 18.8 percent respectively. Throughout the province, a festive atmosphere prevailed, with diverse tourism products and a thriving, orderly market.