I know this! For me, who loves traveling, Gansu is an unforgettable place. When I went there, I collected information about some must-visit attractions in Gansu. Now I am sharing the information on the top ten must-see attractions in Gansu with friends who need it~
1. Yumenguan
Introduction
Also known as Xiaofangpan City , prospered with the prosperity of the Silk Road, and was once the only place where merchants from the Western Regions and people from the Central Plains came and went.
Hetian jade has been imported into the Central Plains from here since ancient times, hence its name.
With the erosion of thousands of years, Yumen Pass has long lost its appearance. The current Yumen Pass looks like the remains of a rammed earth mound.
Telephone
0937-6951018
Time reference
Less than 1 hour
Transportation
Yumen Pass is on the way from Dunhuang to the Devil City Scenic Area (Dunhuang West Line). It is recommended to drive there by yourself or charter a car.
Tickets
Tickets: 20 RMB for adults (Monday to Sunday, June 16th - September 30th)
Half ticket: 1.2 meters or above and above Children or students under 18 years old (inclusive);
Elderly persons aged 60 (inclusive) to 69 years old (inclusive);
With valid ID.
Free admission: seniors over 70 years old with ID card
Opening hours
08:00-18:00 (ticket sales time), 08:00-18 : 00 (visitor center opening hours), 18:00-18:00 the next day (last departure time of the sightseeing bus) (Monday-Sunday, October 10th-November 9th)
08: 00-17:30 (ticket sales time), 08:00-18:30 (visitor center opening hours), 17:30-17:30 the next day (last sightseeing bus departure time) (November 10-December 09 Monday to Sunday)
tips:
*The opening hours are for reference only. For details, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.
Attraction location
Yumen Pass, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province
2. Gansu Provincial Museum
Introduction
The largest museum in Gansu Province, with a rich collection of cultural relics, you can have a comprehensive understanding of the history and culture of various places in Gansu and the ancient Silk Road.
The Silk Road Exhibition on the second floor is the highlight of the whole museum. The treasures of the museum, "Horse Treading on Flying Swallows" and China Postal Envoy Picture Bricks are here.
The Buddhist Museum displays Buddhist culture with different characteristics from Han, Tibetan and Western Regions, as well as grotto art from Dunhuang, Tianshui and other places, which are also very exciting.
Tel
0931-2339133; 0931-2339131
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Take bus No. 31/32/53/58/K102/K58 to Gaofeng Station Express and get off at the Provincial Museum (bus station), and it is within walking distance.
Tickets
Free
tips:
You need to make a reservation in advance on the official official account.
Opening hours
09:00-17:00; last admission time: 16:30 (January 1st - December 31st, Tuesday - Sunday) Not open to the public (Closed)
(January 1st - Monday, December 31st)
tips:
Due to equipment maintenance, the Gansu Provincial Museum will be closed in 2023 It will be temporarily closed from October 16th to October 23rd and will be open normally from October 24th.
Attraction location
No. 3, Xijin West Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province
3. Mogao Grottoes
Introduction
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Also known as Thousand Buddha Cave, the scenic spot consists of the Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center and the Mogao Grottoes. It has a large number of murals, grottoes, cultural relics, etc.
The first choice for visiting Dunhuang, you can watch movies at the exhibition center, and then go to see the large-scale and rich grottoes and mural art.
There are paintings of Buddhas, flying gods, etc. everywhere in the cave. There are sitting statues as high as nine stories high and small Bodhisattvas more than ten centimeters in size. They are numerous in number and in different shapes.
Now, at the foot of Sanwei Mountain opposite the Mogao Grottoes, part of the original cave has been imitated, making the viewing content of the Mogao Grottoes more colorful.
Telephone
4008333715
Time reference
More than 3 hours
Tickets
Normal ticket in peak season (four movie caves): full price ticket 238 RMB/discount ticket 148 RMB/special discount ticket 20 RMB; emergency ticket (4 caves): full price ticket 100 RMB/discount ticket 55 RMB/special discount ticket 20 RMB (April 1st - November 30th, Monday - Sunday)
Free tickets: children under 4 years old (not included)
Off-season regular tickets (four movie caves): full price Ticket 140 RMB/Discount ticket 95 RMB/Special discount ticket 20 RMB (December 1st - Monday - Sunday, March 31st of the following year)
Free admission: children under 4 years old (not included)
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Applicable groups for discount tickets:
1. Chinese teenagers aged 6 (including 6 years old) to 18 years old (excluding 18 years old) must present a valid ID
2. Domestic full-time unified recruitment of postgraduate students and below with valid identity documents and "Student Card"
3. Chinese citizens aged 60 to under 70 years old (inclusive) Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) with a valid ID card
Applicable groups for special discount tickets:
1. Children aged 4 (including 4 years old) to 6 years old (excluding 6 years old) with a valid ID card
2. Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) aged 70 and above must present a valid identity document
3. Disabled persons must present a valid identity document and the "Disability Certificate of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China" , "Card for Disabled Persons from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan", "Disabled Military Personnel Card of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China", "Disability Certificate of the National Civil Servant", "Disabled People's Police Card of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China"
4. Active military personnel (excluding military civilian personnel) must present their "Officer's Certificate", "Non-Commissioned Officer's Certificate", "Soldier's Certificate", "Civilian Cadre's Certificate", "Conscripts' Certificate" and "Student's Certificate"
5. The armed police must present a valid ID card and the "Police Officer Certificate (Armed Police)"
6. The public security police must present a valid ID card and the "People's Police Card"
7. The fire rescue personnel must present a valid ID card and "People's Police Card"
ID card and "National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Cadre Certificate", "National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Firefighter Certificate", "National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Student Certificate", "National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Retirement Certificate"
8. On Teacher’s Day, teachers should present their valid ID and “Teacher’s Certificate”
9. “Longyuan Talent Service Card”
Opening hours
08:00-18:00 (all day); last admission time: 15:30 (Monday-Sunday, April 1st - November 30th)
09:00-17:30 (All day); last admission time: 14:30 (December 1st - Monday - Sunday, March 31st of the following year)
tips:
Supplementary instructions:: Except for children who are free of charge, other people who visit for free need to pay an additional 10 yuan for explanation fee and transportation fee
Attraction location
13.6 kilometers from Sun Hot Spring Hotel, 314 Provincial Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province
4. Mingsha Mountain
Introduction
This is the place where sand mountains and springs meet. It is named after the sound of sand moving in it. It was called "Shajiao Mountain" in ancient times. ”, “Shensha Mountain”.
Climbing up Mingsha Mountain, you can overlook the Crescent Moon Spring, enjoy the desert sunset on the top of the mountain, and feel the desolation and vastness of the northwest desert.
Crescent Moon Spring is surrounded by Mingsha Mountain and is named because the water surface resembles a crescent moon. This is the most famous place in Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area.
Every year at the end of March or early April, the apricot flowers in the thousand-acre apricot orchard at the foot of Mingsha Mountain take the lead in blooming, forming a sea of ??flowers like clouds.
Telephone
0937-8883388
Time reference
More than 3 hours
Tickets
Full ticket: 110 RMB; half ticket: 55 RMB (Monday-Sunday, June 16-December 31)
Half-ticket: students, seniors aged 60-69 and those with a height of 1.2 meters- Children under 1.4 meters in height are free of charge with valid certificates and ID cards
Tickets are free for active military personnel, armed police, disabled servicemen, retired military cadres, military academy cadets, disabled people, journalists, seniors over 70 years old, and those under 1.2 meters tall. Children must present valid documents and ID cards
tips:
The fare information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the day
Opening hours
06:00-19:30; last admission time: 19:30 (January 1st - May 31st, Monday - Sunday)
06:00-19:30; Closing time for admission: 19:30 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st - October 9th)
06:30-18:30; Closing time for admission: 18:30 (Monday-Sunday, October 10th) Sunday - Monday, November 9th - Sunday)
07:30-18:00; last admission time: 18:00 (December 1st - Monday - Sunday, January 31st of the following year) )
tips:
The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot
Attraction location
Mingsha Mountain Crescent Moon, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province In the Spring Scenic Area
5. Baitashan Park
Introduction
Located on the north bank of the Yellow River near the center of Lanzhou, the entrance is connected to the Zhongshan Bridge. important attractions.
The ancient white pagoda on the top of the mountain is the most famous, and there are many palace-like buildings in the mountains.
There is a cable car you can take on the other side of the river. From the top of the mountain, walk about 20 minutes to the White Tower. From the top of the tower, you can have a panoramic view of Lanzhou City, and at the foot of the mountain is the Yellow River.
When the weather is nice, you can find a tea shop on the top of the mountain and enjoy the breeze while drinking tea and chatting. It is very pleasant.
Telephone
0931-8366114; 0931-8360800
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
1. Take bus No. 108/131/20/35 and get off at Jincheng Gujian Street (bus station), which is within walking distance.
2. Take bus 105/109/137/139 and get off at Shanqiao (bus station), enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Yellow River, and then walk across Zhongshan Bridge.
Tickets
Free
Opening hours
06:30-20:00 (summer); last admission time: 19:00 30 (Monday to Sunday, April 20th to October 31st)
07:00-19:00 (all day) (Monday to Sunday, April 19th of the following year) )
tips:
The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot
The location of the scenic spot
Bai Binhe Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province Tashan No. 1
6. Jiayuguan Pass
Introduction
Jiayu Pass is the first pass at the western end of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty and is also the ancient "Silk Road" traffic fortress. Guancheng was built in the Ming Dynasty and is the most spectacular Guancheng along the Great Wall.
This is not just a separate pass, but also divided into an inner city, an outer city and a moat. From the Xiongguan Water Village in the outer city, you can take a long-distance view of Guancheng's exterior. When you enter the inner city and climb the tower, you can see the foothills of the Qilian Mountains.
There are also many stalls in the scenic area, including taking photos in ancient costumes, selling calligraphy and paintings, etc. You can visit them one by one.
The Great Wall Museum in the scenic area can better understand the history of Xiongguan and is worth a visit.
Telephone
0937-6396110
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
Bus: Take bus No. 4 or No. 6 to Guancheng Scenic Area, which is within walking distance.
Tickets
Peak season tickets: full price ticket 110 RMB / half price ticket 55 RMB (May 1st - October 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Half ticket: 1. Minors who are over 1.2 meters tall and aged 6 to 18 years old; 2. Seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 69 (inclusive) with valid ID;
3. Full-time undergraduate students with a bachelor’s degree or below must present their valid ID.
Free admission: 1. Children under 1.2 meters tall or under 6 years old;
2. Seniors aged 70 and above with valid ID;
3. Active military personnel, Disabled tour guides, reporters, etc. must present valid documents.
Off-season tickets: Full-price ticket 90 RMB/half-price ticket 45 RMB (November 1st - Monday - Sunday, April 30th of the following year)
Half-price ticket: 1. Height 1.2 Minors aged 6 to 18 years old and above;
2. Seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 69 (inclusive) with valid ID;
3. Full-time undergraduate students Current students with academic qualifications and below must present their valid ID.
Free admission: 1. Children under 1.2 meters tall or under 6 years old;
2. Seniors aged 70 and above with valid ID;
3. Active military personnel, Disabled tour guides, reporters, etc. must present valid documents.
Tips:
*The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on that day.
Opening hours
08:00-18:00; last admission time: 17:30 (Monday-Sunday, October 18th-October 31st)
09:00-18:00; last admission time: 17:30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Attraction location
In the Great Wall Cultural Tourism Scenic Area, Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province
7. Dunhuang Shayu Outdoor Camping
Telephone
86-13629371772
Time reference
More than 1 day
Attraction location
Group 4 Shayu Camp in Heshui Village, Dunhuang City, Yueyaquan Town, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province
8. Horseshoe Temple
Introduction
The huge grotto temple complex and the multiple grotto Buddha statues carved on the stone walls are very magical and spectacular.
There are not only Chinese Buddhist temples and Tibetan Buddhist temples, but also many legendary and historic sites such as Tianma hoofprints, Yuan Dynasty murals, and Buddha statues.
The North Temple is now open to the public. The main areas worth visiting include the Thousand Buddha Caves, King Gesar Hall, Thirty-Three Heavenly Buddha Caves and other areas.
The Thirty-Three-Day Buddha Cave is the most important building of the Matisi Temple. A seven-story stepped building was excavated along the mountain, and you can see many ancient Buddha statues.
Here you can also live in Yugu tents, drink highland barley wine, eat finger meat, and experience the unique lifestyle of the grassland nomads.
Telephone
0936-8891646; 0936-8891610
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
There is a special bus to Matisi Temple from Zhangye South Bus Station, and the departure frequency is not fixed.
Tickets
High season tickets: 65 RMB for adults (Monday to Sunday, April 1st - October 31st)
Off season tickets: 56 RMB for adults RMB (November 1st - Monday - Sunday, March 31st of the following year)
tips:
Adult tickets for the peak season of Matisi Temple Scenic Area visit attractions: natural scenery, Thousand Buddha Cave, Beisi Grottoes, King Gesar Hall
*Ticket price information is for reference only, please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the day.
Opening hours
08:00-18:00 (all day); closing time: 17:30 (May 1st - October 31st, Monday - Sunday )
09:00-18:00 (all day); last admission time: 17:00 (November 1st - Monday - Sunday, April 30th of the following year)
Attraction location
MaTi Tibetan Autonomous Township, Sunan Yugu Autonomous County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province
9. Maijishan Grottoes
Introduction
Located in Maiji Mountain with steep rock walls and surrounded by green plants, it is the main attraction of the scenic spot and one of the most famous grottoes in the northwest.
The large statues in Maiji Mountain are 16 meters high, while the small ones are only over 10 centimeters tall. Just go up the wooden plank road built on the mountain and visit the grottoes along the way.
The grottoes retain a large amount of religious art materials, which reflect the development and evolution of Chinese clay sculpture art and provide rich historical facts for future generations to study Buddhist culture.
Maijishan's flying sky has no wings or feathers. She relies on the clouds instead of relying on them. She only relies on the flowing dress and flying ribbons to soar in the sky. She is the most beautiful girl among ancient Chinese artists. A work of genius.
Tel
0938-2655291; 0938-2236316
Time reference
1-3 hours
Transportation
1. Tianshui Railway Station: Bus No. 34 can go directly to Maiji Mountain Scenic Area.
2. Tianshui South Station (High-speed Railway Station): Bus No. 60 goes directly to Maiji Mountain Scenic Area, or take bus No. 1, 9, 35, or 58 to Tianshui Railway Station and transfer to bus No. 34 Arrive at the scenic spot.
3. Tianshui Airport: You can take bus No. 5 or 60 from Tianshui South Station directly to Maiji Mountain Scenic Area. You can also take bus No. 1, 9, 35 or 58 to Tianshui Railway Station and transfer to bus No. 34 to reach Maiji Mountain Scenic Area.
4. Tianshui urban area: Take bus No. 5 directly to Maiji Mountain Scenic Area, or take bus No. 1 or 9 to Tianshui South Station or the train station and transfer to bus No. 60 or 34 to Maiji Mountain Scenic Area. .
*The above information is for reference only, please refer to the actual situation for details.
Tickets
Peak season: Maijishan ticket type A (including visiting the Grottoes area) 80 yuan / Maijishan ticket type B (not including visiting the Grottoes area) 25 RMB (April 01-October 31, Monday-Sunday)
Half-price: holders of student ID cards, those aged 60-69 with foreign household registration and holders of senior citizen ID cards.
Free admission: 1. Those with local household registration who are over 60 years old, those with foreign household registration who are over 70 years old and hold a senior citizen ID card2.; hold a tour guide card, journalist card, military officer card, disability card;
3 .Children under 1.2 meters;
Off-season: Maijishan ticket type A (including visiting the grotto area) 40 yuan/Maijishan ticket type B (not including visiting the grotto area) 12.5 yuan ( November 1 - Monday - Sunday, March 1 of the following year)
tips:
From July 4, 2022 to September 30, 2022, for Mai Tickets for Jishan Scenic Area are discounted at half price, and the ticket-free policy remains unchanged. The relevant matters are now announced as follows:
1. Ticket discount
The ticket price for Maijishan Scenic Area (including the Grottoes) is from 80 The discount for each person is 40 yuan/person, the ticket price for Xianrenya Scenic Area is discounted from 40 yuan/person to 20 yuan/person, and the ticket price for Shimen Scenic Area is discounted from 40 yuan/person to 20 yuan/person.
2. Student ticket discounts
According to the preferential policy, domestic full-time undergraduate students or below, Chinese students studying abroad, foreign students studying in China, and minors under 18 years old The half-price ticket price for Maiji Mountain Scenic Area (including the Grottoes) is reduced from 40 yuan/person to 20 yuan/person, and the half-price ticket price for Xianren Cliff and Shimen Scenic Area is reduced from 20 yuan/person to 10 yuan/person.
3. Real-name time-sharing reservation policy
Maijishan Scenic Area will continue to implement the real-name time-sharing reservation policy. Tourists are kindly requested to use the official public account "Maijishan Tourism" or " Maijishan Grottoes" make a real-name reservation and purchase tickets, and enter the park on time according to the reservation period.
4. Preferential policy for ticket reduction and exemption
For children under 6 years old, seniors over 60 years old in Gansu Province, seniors over 70 years old from other provinces, as well as active military personnel, fire rescue personnel, and police Special groups such as persons with disabilities, journalists (holding press cards issued by the State Press and Publication Administration), and Longyuan talents can enjoy the preferential policy of ticket reduction or exemption with their ID cards and preferential certificates.
*The above information is for reference only, and the specific information shall be subject to the announcement of the scenic spot on the day.
Opening hours
08:30-17:00 (all day); closing time: 16:30 (May 1st - October 31st, Monday - Sunday )
09:00-17:00 (all day); last admission time: 16:30 (November 1st - Monday - Sunday, April 30th of the following year)
Attraction location
No. 2, Quanhu Road, Maiji District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province
10. Gandan Saichi Temple (Gansu Langmusi)
Introduction
The temple located in Gansu is called "Dacang Langmu Saichi Temple", also known as "Saichi Temple". It is built on a hillside, mostly with golden domes, tall and imposing.
There is a celestial burial platform behind the temple. This is the only celestial burial platform allowed to be visited in the Gannan area. Halfway through, you can see the red stone cliffs, which are well-proportioned.
It is an important monastery in the Amdo area, second only to Kumbum Monastery and Labrang Monastery. It has a strong tradition of teaching classics.
Telephone
15109422999
Time reference
1-3 hours
Tickets
Ticket: RMB 30 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Opening hours
08:00-19:30 (all day); no entry Show time: 19:30 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Attraction location
Langmusi Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province
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