Scenery of ‘Alien Valley’ geopark in NW China’s Gansu(1/6)

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows the scenery of Alien Valley geopark in Zhangye City, northwest China’s Gansu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yalong)

This geopark, known as "Extraterrestrial Canyon" officially, is an important part of Zhangye National Geopark, which became a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2019. The Alien Valley features canyon, hill, and cliff landscapes formed by colorful conglomerate rocks, and is a comprehensive collection of unique landscapes.

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows the scenery of Alien Valley geopark in Zhangye City, northwest China’s Gansu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yalong)

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows the scenery of Alien Valley geopark in Zhangye City, northwest China’s Gansu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yalong)

A tourist poses for a photo at the Alien Valley geopark in Zhangye City, northwest China’s Gansu Province, June 29, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yalong)

Two tourists take photos of the Alien Valley geopark in Zhangye City, northwest China’s Gansu Province, June 29, 2025. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yalong)

Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows the scenery of Alien Valley geopark in Zhangye City, northwest China’s Gansu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yalong)