Most Popular Gansu Attractions

Mogao Caves In Dunhuang
Mogao Caves, Dunhuang - A Repository of Ancient Chinese Civilization
Mogao Caves (莫高窟, Mogaoku), also known as the Mogao Grottoes, are located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor in Dunhuang, China. The construction...
Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring
Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Spring - The Most Spectacular Sight
Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Spring Scenic Area (鸣沙山月牙泉景区) is located in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, covering an area of 76.82 square kilometers...
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Museum - A Hub of Cultural Diversity
The Gansu Museum (甘肃博物院), covering a total area of 43,000 square meters, is architecturally designed in the shape of the Chinese character for “mountain”...
Labrang Temple Xiahe County
Labrang Monastery - Place of Auspiciousness and Happiness
Labrang Monastery (拉卜楞寺, Labrang Temple, Labuleng Monastery), located in Xiahe County, Gansu Province, China, was founded by the First Jamyang Zhepa, Ngawang...
Zhagana Tibetan Village
Zhagana Tibetan Village (The Stone Box), Gannan
Zhagana Tibetan Village (扎尕那), known in Tibetan as “Stone Box,” is nestled in a natural stone citadel that resembles both a grand palace and...
Zhangye Danxia Geopark
Zhangye Danxia Geopark - one of the World's Top Ten Geographical Wonders
Zhangye Danxia Geopark (张掖七彩丹霞), located in Gansu Province, China, is renowned for its stunning and colorful landforms. It is the only site in China where...
Mati Temple Zhangye
Mati Temple (Horseshoe Temple), Zhangye
Mati Temple (马蹄寺, Matisi Temple), located in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, is a renowned tourist destination blending cave art, the scenic beauty...
Jiayuguan Cultural Relics Scenic Spot
Jiayuguan Cultural Relics Scenic Spot
The Jiayuguan Cultural Relics Scenic Spot (嘉峪关文物景区) covers an area of 4,523.36 square meters. Its main feature, Jiayu Pass, built in the fifth year of...
Maijishan Grottoes In Tianshui
Maijishan Grottoes - one of China's four major grottoes
The Maijishan Grottoes (麦积山石窟, Maiji Mountain Grottoes) are located on the northern side of the western end of the Qinling Mountains. This solitary peak...

Other Attractions in Gansu

Jixin Shrine Tianshui
Jixin Shrine (City God Temple), Tianshui
Jixin Shrine (纪信祠), also known as the Tianshui City God Temple (天水城隍庙), covers an area of approximately 3,500 square meters. It is an ancient architectural...
Maiji Mountain Scenic Area
Maiji Mountain - Home to the Renowned Grottoes
Maiji Mountain Scenic Area (麦积山风景名胜区) covers an area of 215 square kilometers, situated at the eastern end of the northern branch of the West Qinling Mountains....
Water Curtain Cave Grottoes
Water Curtain Cave Grottoes, Tianshui
Water Curtain Cave Grottoes (水帘洞石窟), located in Wushan County, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, China, are ancient caves dating back to the Later Qin period...
Daxiangshan Grottoes
Daxiangshan Grottoes (Big Elephant Mountain Grottoes), Tianshui
The Daxiangshan Grottoes (大象山石窟), also known as the Big Elephant Mountain Grottoes, are a remarkable site where the art of stone carving and ancient architectural...
Yuquan Temple Tianshui
Yuquan Temple, Tianshui (Jade Spring Temple)
Yuquan Temple (玉泉观), also known as Chongning Temple, is nestled at the foot of Tianjing Mountain in the northern part of Tianshui City, Gansu Province,...
Nanguo Temple Tianshui
Nanguo Temple, Tianshui - one of the rare temples facing north
Nanguo Temple (南郭寺), named for its location to the south of Tianshui city, is one of the rare temples facing north. The temple has a history of over a...
Hu Familys Mansion Tianshui
Hu Family Mansion - Remarkable Example of Ming Dynasty Residence
Hu Family’s Mansion (胡氏民居, Hu Family’s Ancient Residence), located in Tianshui City, stands as a remarkable example of Ming Dynasty residential...
The Fuxi Temple Tianshui
Fuxi Temple, Tianshui - The Largest Fuxi Worship Site
Fuxi Temple (伏羲庙), also known as Taihao Palace (太昊宫), is a renowned ancient architectural complex located in Tianshui, Gansu Province, China. Built between...
Jiayuguan Great Wall Museum In Jianyuguan Cultural Relics Scenic Area
Jiayuguan Great Wall Museum
The Jiayuguan Great Wall Museum (嘉峪关长城博物馆) is the first specialized museum dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of the Great Wall. Situated...
Weijin Tomb Murals
Weijin Tomb Murals, Jiayuguan - Over 1400 Brick Tombs
The Weijin Tomb Murals (魏晋墓砖壁画), located in the Gobi Desert of Xincheng Township, Jiayuguan City, are a significant archaeological discovery, comprising...
Jiayuguan Pass
Jiayuguan Pass - The Western Terminus of the Great Wall
Jiayuguan Pass (嘉峪关关城, Jiayu Pass Tower), located southwest of Jiayuguan City in Gansu Province, China, stands as one of the most renowned and strategic...
The First Beacon Tower Of Great Wall
The First Beacon Tower of Great Wall, Jiayuguang
The First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall (长城第一墩), also known as the “First Pier of the Great Wall,” “The First Beacon Under Heaven,”...
Overhanging Great Wall
Overhanging Great Wall, Jiayuguan - A Strategic Military Architecture
The Overhanging Great Wall (悬壁长城), located in Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province, stands as a testament to ancient defensive engineering and strategic military...
Wenshu Mountain Grottoes Zhangye
Wenshu Mountain Grottoes - A Site of Buddhist Art in Zhangye
The Wenshu Mountain Grottoes (文殊山石窟, Manjusri Mountain Caves), located in the Wenshu Mountain range of Zhangye, Gansu Province, are an ancient and significant...
Ruins Of Camel City Zhangye
Ruins of Camel City, Zhangye - A Former Military Center
The Ruins of Camel City (骆驼城遗址), located in present-day Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, China, stand as a testament to the vibrant history of the Silk Road...
Yanzhi Mountain Forest Park
Yanzhi Mountain Forest Park - The Little Yellow Mountain
Yanzhi Mountain Forest Park (焉支山森林公园) covers an area of 680 square kilometers, with its main peak, Maomao Mountain, reaching an elevation of 3,978 meters,...
Kangle Grassland
Kangle Grassland, Zhangye - Home to the Famous Kanglong Temple
Kangle Grassland (康乐草原), named after the “Kanglong Temple (康隆寺)” within its boundaries, spans a total area of 2.68 million acres, with approximately...
Wooden Pagoda Temple Zhangye
Wooden Pagoda Temple, Zhangye - Built 1500 Years Ago
The Wooden Pagoda Temple (木塔寺), originally named Wanshou Temple, is located on Xianfu South Street in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China. This historic...
Drum Tower Zhangye
Bell and Drum Tower, Zhangye - A Historical Landmark
The Bell and Drum Tower in Zhangye (张掖鼓楼), also known as Zhenyuan Tower (镇远楼) and Jingyuan Tower (靖远楼), is a historical landmark with a rich heritage dating...
Shandan Military Horse Farm
Shandan Horse Farm, Zhangye - Founded in 121 BCE
Shandan Military Horse Farm (山丹军马场), founded in 121 BCE by General Huo Qubing of the Western Han Dynasty, is located in the central part of the Hexi Corridor....
Zhangye National Wetland Park
Zhangye National Wetland Park
Zhangye National Wetland Park (张掖国家湿地公园), covering a total area of 1347.65 hectares, is situated near the city of Zhangye in Gansu Province, China. It...
July 1 Glacier Gansu
July 1 Glacier (Qiyi Glacier) in Gansu
The July 1 Glacier (Qiyi Galercier, 七一冰川), located between Zhangye City and Jiayuguan City in Gansu Province, China, is renowned as the closest accessible...
Biandukou Scenic Area
Biandukou Scenic Area - Surrounded by Abundant Natural Beauty
Biandukou Scenic Area (扁都口风景区, Biandukou Pass) spans 10 kilometers north to south and averages 6 kilometers east to west, covering a total area of 60 square...
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon Zhangye
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, Zhangye - Zhangjiajie in the Northwest China
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon (平山湖大峡谷), located in Zhangye, stands as one of China’s most accessible natural wonders, blending awe-inspiring landscapes,...
Dafo Temple Zhangye
Dafo Temple (Reclining Buddha Temple), Zhangye
Dafo Temple (大佛寺), also known as the Giant Buddha Temple, is located in Zhangye, Gansu Province, China. Originally named Jiaye Rulai Temple, it was established...
Damgzhou Grassland Gannan
Dangzhou Grassland, Gannan - A Diverse Topography
Nestled in the heart of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, Dangzhou Grassland (当周草原) is a stunning natural destination offering a...
Chanding Temple Gannan
Chanding Temple, Gannan - A Blend of Tibetan and Han Styles
Chanding Temple (禅定寺), also known as Zhuoni Grand Temple, has its full name in Tibetan as Gadan Xiezhou Dangzeng Dajilong. It is situated on a highland...
Gahai Lake Gannan
Gahai Lake - The Largest Freshwater lake in gannan
Gahai Lake (尕海湖), the largest freshwater lake in Gannan, is an important wetland located on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Revered as a...
Zecha Stone Forest
Zecha Stone Forest - A Geological Marvel
The Zecha Stone Forest (则岔石林), located in Luqu County, Gannan Prefecture, stretches over 22 kilometers with an area of 20,000 hectares. It ranges from...
Daerzong Lake Gannan
Dazong Lake, Gannan - A Picturesque Retreat
Dazong Lake (达宗湖), also known as Da’erzong lake (达尔宗湖), is situated approximately 10 kilometers along the Wangxia Highway in Gannan Prefecture. This...
Ganjia Grasslands Xiahe
Ganjia Grasslands - A Vital Pastoral Base
Ganjia Grasslands (甘加草原), located in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is a picturesque alpine meadow characterized by its expansive vistas and rich...
Milariba Buddha Pavilion
Milariba Buddha Pavilion - A Grand Nine-Story Building
The Milariba Buddha Pavilion (米拉日巴佛阁) is located in Hezuo City, Gansu Province. It was originally built in 1777 during the 42nd year of Emperor Qianlong’s...
Sangke Grassland Gannan
Sangke Grassland - One of the Primary Livestock Bases in Gannan
Sangke Grassland (桑科草原), located in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu Province, is a vast meadow grassland with an average elevation of over...
Langmu Temple Gannan
Langmu Temple - Housing over 1,000 Monks
Langmu Temple (郎木寺), located at the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan provinces, was established in 1748 during the Qianlong Emperor’s...
Lanzhou Nanguan Grand Mosque
Lanzhou Nanguan Grand Mosque
The Lanzhou Nanguan Grand Mosque (兰州南关清真大寺), also known as the Gongnanmen Mosque or Nanshao Gate Mosque, is situated between the former South Gate and...
White Cloud Temple Lanzhou
White Cloud Taoist Temple, Lanzhou
The White Cloud Taoist Temple (白云观, Baiyun Temple), also known as Lüzu Temple, was established in the 17th year of the Daoguang reign (1837) during the...
Lanzhou City God Temple
Lanzhou City God Temple (Chenghuangmiao)
The Lanzhou City God Temple (兰州城隍庙, Chenghuangmiao), also known as the Jixin Temple (纪信庙), is dedicated to the Han Dynasty general Jixin. This temple is...
Lanzhou Museum
Lanzhou Museum - Home to 12,633 Artifacts
Lanzhou Museum (兰州市博物馆, Lanzhou City Museum), a national first-class museum, was established in 1984 on the site of the ancient Baiyi Temple from the Ming...
Lanzhou Binhe Park
Lanzhou Binhe Park (Riverside Park)
Lanzhou Binhe Park (Lanzhou Riverside Park, 兰州滨河公园) is situated on the southern bank of the Yellow River in Lanzhou, China. It stretches along Binhe Road,...
Xiaoxihu Park Lanzhou
Xiaoxihu Park (Small West Lake Park), Lanzhou
Xiaoxihu Park (小西湖公园, Small West Lake Park), located in Lanzhou, was originally the garden of the Ming Dynasty prince Su. Initially named “West Garden,”...
Tulugou National Forest Park
Tulugou National Forest Park, Lanzhou
Tulugou National Forest Park (吐鲁沟国家森林公园, Tulu Valley National Forest Park) is located on the eastern slopes of the Qilian Mountains in Gansu Province,...
Qingcheng Ancient Town
Qingcheng Ancient Town, Yuzhong
Qingcheng Ancient Town (青城古镇), located on the southern bank of the Yellow River at the northern tip of Yuzhong County, is celebrated as a historical and...
Xinglong Mountain Yuzhong
Xinglong Mountain, Yuzhong - Number One Mountain in Gansu
Xinglong Mountain (兴隆山), the closest national-level natural forest reserve to Lanzhou, is a rare gem of lush landscapes in the arid northwest. Historically...
Wuquanshan Park
Wuquanshan Park, Lanzhou - Gansu Province's Premier Park
Wuquanshan Park (五泉山公园, also known as Five Springs Mountain Park), located in Lanzhou, is renowned as Gansu Province‘s premier park, named after...
Waterwheel Garden Lanzhou
Waterwheel Garden, Lanzhou - The Largest Variety of Waterwheels Worldwide
The Waterwheel Expo Garden (水车博览园), established in 2005, is a themed park showcasing the largest variety and quantity of waterwheels in the world. Located...
Yellow River Mother Sculpture
Yellow River Mother Sculpture, Lanzhou
The Yellow River Mother Sculpture (黄河母亲雕像) is a renowned artwork symbolizing China’s Mother River, the Yellow River. Created by Gansu sculptor He...
Yellow River Iron Bridge Lanzhou
Yellow River Iron Bridge (Zhongshan Bridge), Lanzhou
The Yellow River Iron Bridge (黄河铁桥), also known as Zhongshan Bridge (中山桥), is a landmark in Lanzhou, Gansu Province. It is renowned for being the first...
White Pagoda Park Lanzhou
White Pagoda Hill Park, Lanzhou
White Pagoda Hill Park (白塔山公园, Baitashan Park, Baita Park), located in the northern part of Chengguan District in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China, is named...
Yangguan Pass Museum
Yangguan Pass Museum, Dunhuang
The Yangguan Pass Museum (阳关博物馆), located within the Yangguan Scenic Area in Dunhuang, is a privately managed museum that integrates preservation, research,...
Hecang City Dunhuang
Hecang City, Dunhuang - A Crucial Military Supply Depot
Hecang City (河仓城), commonly known as Dafangpan City (大方盘城), was constructed during the Western Han Dynasty and is situated in the Gobi Desert near Dunhuang,...
Dunhuang White Horse Pagoda
White Horse Pagoda, Dunhuang
The White Horse Pagoda (白马塔, Baimata) is located in Dunhuang City and dates back to the Later Qin dynasty. The current structure was rebuilt during the...
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