Mati (Horseshoe) Ecological & Cultural Tourism Tourism Area

马蹄生态文化旅游景区

Gansu, Zhangye·38.8988°N, 100.1630°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

2 hours

About Mati (Horseshoe) Ecological & Cultural Tourism Tourism Area

A significant cultural and historical site in Zhangye, Gansu, showcasing China's rich heritage through its architecture, artifacts, and traditions. • Sacred Buddhist site with cliff grottoes and a footprint-shaped spring (Mati Si). • Tibetan monasteries and alpine val...

Highlights

• Sacred Buddhist site with cliff grottoes and a footprint-shaped spring (Mati Si). • Tibetan monasteries and alpine valleys. • Pilgrimage and hiking.

Suggested Route

Visitor center, lower grottoes, Horseshoe temple, then the valley trail; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Tibetan guesthouses serve tsampa and noodles; Sunan lodging.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, and trails; limited wheelchair access.

Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

Location

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

Mati Tibetan Township, Sunan County, Zhangye (~65 km from Zhangye city). Nearest HSR: Zhangye West (~70 km); nearest airport: Zhangye Ganzhou (~80 km). Best by car (~1.5 hr); no direct bus.

Reservation

Tickets on-site (incl. shuttle); no mandatory advance booking.

Ticket Price

Free admission