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Alien Valley: An Underrated Hidden Gem in Zhangye Encountering "Alien Landforms"

🔥An underrated hidden gem in Zhangye! The niche perspective of Alien Valley is stunningly beautiful. Who understands! Avoiding the crowds to capture Alien Valley, the colorful rocks on cloudy days bring a cold sci-fi vibe, and the layered rock textures look like relics of an alien civilization. On sunny days, the warm-toned rock pillars are as gentle as an interstellar sunset🌅 ▫️Highlights: Few people, stunning scenery, colorful rock layers + unique rock pillar shapes, every shot looks cinematic ▫️Photo spots: Walk towards Yingbin Mountain, avoid the main road to capture rock wall views without people ▫️Tips: Wear light-colored outfits on cloudy days for better photos; on sunny days, shoot rock pillars with backlight in the afternoon for a rich texture 📍Address: Zhangye Alien Valley Interstellar Theme Geological Park
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Posted: Dec 7, 2025
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