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From
far-flung corners to little pockets of paradise, we’re
bringing you the world’s most exotic and unusual locations. Wander
from home at your leisure.

Where?

Zhangye Danxia Landform, Gansu, China

Why?

Have you seen the pictures? Nicknamed “the eye candy of
Zhangye”, this kaleidoscopic mountain range is reminiscent of a
fruit-pastille ice lolly.

The rainbow-coloured rock formations are the result of millions
of years of red sandstone erosion and harsh desert conditions.
Visit during the wet season (May–September)
– the stripes are at their most intense after rainfall.

What to pack

We’re pretty sure Virgil designed these Off-White x Nike sneakers with
the rock colour palette in mind. Plus, they’ll make tackling the
666 steps to the park’s highest viewing platform a breeze.

Travel tip-off

At your next virtual hangout, smugly show off your geo-knowledge
by spouting all the locations you can find rainbow mountain ranges:
Vinicunca Mountains,
Peru; Tweedsmuir Park, BC, Canada
and Quebrada de Humahuaca,
Argentina. Bonus points if you plan to visit them all.

How to get there

The closest city to the geopark is Zhangye. Take an internal
flight from Beijing to Lanzhou, then catch a three-hour train to
Zhangye.