The Qicai Danxia Scenic Area in Zhangye, Gansu province [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

Zhangye in Gansu province announced that it will be expanding its preferential access policies at a series of tourist attractions starting from Dec 12 to March 31, 2023.

The free spots will include the Qicai Danxia Scenic Area, the Mati Temple Scenic Area, the National Desert Sports Park, the Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon Scenic Area, the Wenshu Temple Scenic Area and the Baersi Snow Mountain.

The Giant Buddha Temple will provide a discount of approximately 25 percent to visitors from Jan 1 to March 31 next year, after 19 days of free services.