The Little Potala Palace

Nantaizi Village, Nijiaying, Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, Gansu Province
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Introduction

Upright and towering sandstones, like an ancient castle ruins deep in the earth, stand abruptly on the ground, known as the "Little Potala Palace." Such a formation develops through the combined effects of water erosion and wind erosion. The differences in rock hardness lead to variations in wind erosion, resulting in the formation of many layered platforms with relative heights of 10 to 30 meters, creating a fantastic castle-like appearance. Due to the arid climate, there is not much vegetation covering the rocks, making them appear more rugged and rough.
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Nantaizi Village, Nijiaying, Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, Gansu Province