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...

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 (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 the Great Wall (长城第一墩), also known as the “First Pier of the Great Wall,” “The First Beacon Under Heaven,”...

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...

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...

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 (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 (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...

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...

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 (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 (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...

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 (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 (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 (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...

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...

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...

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...

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 (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...

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...

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 (甘加草原), located in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is a picturesque alpine meadow characterized by its expansive vistas and rich...

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...

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...

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 (郎木寺), located at the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan provinces, was established in 1748 during the Qianlong Emperor’s...

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...

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...

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...

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 (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 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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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...

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...

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...

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”...

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 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...

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 (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,...

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...

The Jinta Desert Populus Euphratica Forest (金塔沙漠胡杨林), located in Jinta County, Gansu Province, is a prominent part of China’s Three-North Shelterbelt...

The Dunhuang Museum (敦煌博物馆), established in October 1979, originally began as an archaeological team within the county cultural center. Covering an area...

The Western Thousand Buddha Caves (西千佛洞), named for their location west of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, are carved into the steep cliffs along the Dang...