Tianshui Travel Guide

Tianshui is a renowned National Historic and Cultural City in China, often referred to as the “City of Yi Studies” due to its association with Fuxi, the legendary creator of the Bagua (Eight Trigrams). The city enjoys a pleasant, temperate climate with distinct seasons and is rich in natural resources, earning it the nickname “Little Jiangnan of the Northwest.”

Tianshui is home to numerous historical sites, with 169 national and provincial-level protected cultural relics. Among these is the Dadiwan Ruins, preserving artifacts from the early Neolithic period and the Yangshao culture. The Fuxi Temple, the only temple in China with a statue of Fuxi, features intricate architecture surrounded by ancient cypress trees.

One of Tianshui’s highlights is the Maijishan Grottoes, one of China’s four major grottoes, known as the “Oriental Sculpture Museum” with over 7,730 ancient Buddha statues from various eras. Along with other sites such as Dashan Mountain, Water Curtain Cave, Lashao Temple, and Mutisi Temple, they form the “Grotto Art Corridor” along the eastern section of the ancient Silk Road.