Zhangye
8.4
Mid score (6-8)
Zhangye's Danxia Rainbow Mountains — stratified red and orange sandstone eroded into surreal formations — are genuinely internationally famous and bring real foreign tourist traffic, mostly photographers and social-media-oriented travelers. Marco Polo passed through this city on his way east and wrote about it, giving it a place on the deeper Silk Road trail. The downtown is a sleepy, underdeveloped mid-size city that doesn't match the landscape hype, but the geopark area is where international travelers cluster. A foreign man with some adventure appeal has more social opportunity here than anywhere in Gansu outside Lanzhou.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Zhangye, Gansu?
$17k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Zhangye, Gansu?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Zhangye, Gansu?
24% men have degree
What's the average male height in Zhangye, Gansu?
173 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Zhangye, Gansu?
Local women avg 24.5