The Beautiful Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Terrace

October 15, 2024 At 8:50 AM, I arrived at the Rainbow Terrace by scenic shuttle bus, and the view before me left me utterly amazed. Sunlight bathed the colorful mountains, with light and shadow dancing between them, while distant peaks were veiled in a delicate mist. Up close, the mountains greeted every visitor with their most authentic and vibrant rainbow hues. Here, nature's seven colors seemed to blend in perfect harmony—intertwined yet distinct—and as the light shifted subtly, the mountain tones transformed like pigments on a palette, unreservedly showcasing the splendor of the rainbow, as if transporting one into a fantastical, ethereal dreamscape. Below are some of the most memorable sights: **Prayer Pavilion**: The pavilion was adorned with thousands of prayer plaques of all kinds, swaying gently in the breeze, each carrying heartfelt hopes and sincere wishes for the future. **Vibrant Hot Air Balloon**: A giant, multicolored hot air balloon rose slowly against the backdrop of blue skies and wispy clouds above the rainbow-hued mountains of Zhangye, resembling a graceful dancer. Together with the Danxia's brilliance and the sky's clarity, it painted a fleeting yet eternally captivating masterpiece. **"Divine Turtle Asking the Heavens"**: At the Rainbow Terrace, this formation resembles a massive, lifelike divine turtle crouched atop the Danxia landscape, its head raised high as if gazing at the vast sky in contemplation or silently guarding this magical land—utterly mesmerizing. **"Divine Dragon Playing with Fire"**: This spectacle features a mountain shaped like a divine dragon frolicking with flames, its form strikingly realistic and colors dazzling. It’s said to be one of the finest sights in Zhangye's Danxia landscape. Once again, heartfelt thanks to Northwest Travel, Ying, and all my fellow travelers! Location: Zhangye Danxia Geopark / Located in Nantai Village, Nijiaying Town, Linze County, Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province.