Discover Gansu's Best Highlights: Iconic Landmarks and Hidden Gems
Gansu boasts stunning attractions including Mogao Caves, Jiayuguan Great Wall, Maiji Mountain Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring, and Zhangye Colorful Danxia, offering a blend of natural scenery and rich historical and cultural heritage.
Gansu is a province with a long history and deep cultural heritage, with many stunning highlights. The following is an introduction to some of the major highlights of Gansu:
1. Mogao Caves
Features: Mogao Caves is one of the largest and richest treasures of Buddhist art in the world, with a large number of Han and Tibetan Buddhist murals and murals from the Five Dynasties, Song and Yuan periods, as well as exquisite sculptures. These murals and sculptures not only show the History and Culture of China, but also have a profound influence on world culture.
Characteristics: The Jiayuguan Great Wall is known as “the most majestic pass in the world”, with its well-preserved and magnificent walls. It is not only an important transportation hub of the ancient Silk Road, but also an outstanding representative of China's ancient military defense projects.
Features: The Maiji Mountain Grottoes are famous for their superb artistry and rich cultural connotations. There are 194 caves with more than 7,800 colorful statues, the most famous of which is the No. 16 “Sleeping Buddha”, which is 15 meters long and is one of the largest sleeping Buddhas in China's grottoes.
4. Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring
Characteristics: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring are famous for their marvelous landscape of “mountains and springs living together, sand and water living together”. Crescent Spring is located on the north side of the Mingsha Mountain, the water quality is clear and sweet, is an important source of drinking water. Mingsha Mountain winding continuous, visitors can experience sandboarding, rock climbing and other activities.
Features: Zhangye Colorful Danxia is one of the most famous Danxia landforms in China, formed by natural factors such as weathering, water erosion and gravity erosion. It is known as “Seven-color Danxia” for its rich and varied colors, including red, yellow, orange, green and blue. There are also historical and cultural relics such as the Beacon Tower of the Han Dynasty and the grottoes of the Tang Dynasty.
These attractions are the essence of Gansu, both natural scenery and history and culture are very attractive, it is worthwhile for tourists to go to explore. If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us! Popular Tour Packages including Gansu:
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Daniel Dorothea
Canada
Reviewed on April 29,2025
Shopping on Nanjing Road in Shanghai was just amazing! It's truly the "First Commercial Street of China", where tradition and modernity blend perfectly. You can find awesome souvenirs and experience the trendy vibes in cool stores. The neon lights at night are just spectacular, shining bright like Times Square in New York. The food here is incredible too. I had a feast for my taste buds. Shanghai, I'll definitely be back!
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Elvis Eva
Canada
Reviewed on June 20,2025
As a solo traveler from Canada, I was nervous about navigating China alone—but this 11-day tour was PERFECT! From hiking the Great Wall at sunrise (Day 3) to gasping at the Terracotta Army (Day 5), every day delivered ‘pinch-me’ moments. The real showstopper? Zhangjiajie’s Avatar Mountains (Day 7)! Our guide made the stone pillars come alive with stories.
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Simon
America
Reviewed on May 29,2025
Our 2-day Zhangjiajie tour was beyond spectacular! As someone who’s visited Beijing and Shanghai for work, this trip revealed China’s wild, magical heart. Day 1 in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park felt like stepping onto Pandora—I’m a huge Avatar fan, and Yuanjiajie’s floating peaks left me breathless. The misty pillars and lush valleys like pure movie magic!
Then came Fenghuang Ancient Town, we eat dinner beside the thundering waterfall. It seems Unreal! The night views of stilt houses glowing over the river were straight from a fairy tale.
For fellow Avatar lovers and adventure seekers: Don’t miss this bucket-list experience! 10/10 would return.
A Well-Traveled Film Buff, May 2025
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May 08,2025
