China boasts rainbow mountains, a majestic blend of mineral stripes sculpted by time, a colourful wonder in Gansu’s embrace.
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China's Rainbow Mountains, also known as Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park, are famous for their vibrantly colored rock formations.
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The multicoloured majesty is the result of over 24 million years of accumulated sandstone and mineral deposits.
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The Zhangye Danxia National Park covers a vast area of roughly 200 square miles.
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The park's unique geological significance earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 2009.
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The best time to witness the Rainbow Mountains in all their glory is between May and October.
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The multicoloured layers, sculpted into towers, pillars, and ravines, create an almost fantastical landscape.
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While China's Rainbow Mountains are famous, they're not the only ones, Similar colourful mountains exist elsewhere in the world.