Pingshan Lake Town, where Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon is located, is only 60 kilometers away from Zhangye City. It can be said that it is one of the most canyon-like comprehensive tourist attractions in China, and it is also one of the most beautiful landscapes in Zhangye. Before coming here, many people heard the name "Pingshan Lake" and thought it was a lake. When they got here, they found that there was no drop of water, only the magnificent Gobi at the end could not be seen.
Why is it called "Pingshan Lake"? Some people say that it is a lake hundreds of millions of years ago, and the "flowing water gully" formed by the cutting of rock layers along vertical joints by flowing water is very obvious; It is also said that the name comes from the expectation of local people who are short of water for the lake. Like the nomadic villages scattered in the canyon, they are all named after water. However, this magical landform called "China version of the Colorado Grand Canyon" can have a name worthy of being remembered by the world.