Are there any attractions worth visiting when traveling to Gansu?

Known as the "Art Gallery in the Desert" and "Spiritual Oasis of Art and Belief", the Mogao Grottoes are world-famous for their exquisite murals and statues, and are listed as national key cultural relics protection units. Founded in the pre-Qin period of sixteen countries, it is the largest and richest Buddhist art shrine in the world.

Mogao Grottoes

maijishan

Maijishan Scenic Area, located in Tianshui City, Gansu Province, is a national 5A-level scenic spot. Maijishan Scenic Area has five sub-scenic spots, the most famous of which is Maijishan Grottoes. Maijishan Grottoes, Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi and Longmen Grottoes in Henan are also called the four major grottoes in China, and they are unique with their unique clay sculpture art. ..

maijishan

Mingshashan Yueya Spring

Yue Quan in Mingsha Mountain can be said to be the most beautiful scenic spot in Dunhuang, Gansu. In the rolling sand dunes, an oasis and a curved spring are so beautiful. Traveling to Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain, the most unforgettable thing is riding a camel to feel the western customs, watching the sunset on the sand dunes in the evening, and leaving that beautiful moment in photography.

Mingshashan Yueya Spring

Jiayuguan

Jiayuguan Pass, known as the first male pass in the world, is the traffic fortress of the ancient Silk Road in China and the largest pass in China except the Great Wall. Traveling to Jiayuguan, the stage, Qiyi Glacier, Wenchang Pavilion, Jiayuguan Guancheng, Inner City and other places are very good attractions; At the same time, Jiayuguan's delicious food can't be missed, such as roast leg of lamb, roasted shellfish, camel's paw on silk road, fish noodles and firecrackers noodles.

Jiayuguan

Zagana

Zhagana is located in Diebu County, Gansu Province. "Zhagana" is Tibetan, which means "stone box". The scenery in Zhaga is beautiful, just like heaven. In the scenic area, surrounded by mountains, there are four natural villages, all of which are inhabited by Tibetans. For Zagana, it is the most suitable season for flowers to bloom.

Zagana

kongtong mountain

Kongtong Mountain, located in Pingliang City, Gansu Province, is the fortress of the ancient Silk Road and the birthplace of kings of past dynasties. Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area has been known as "the beautiful scenery of Kongtong Mountain in the world" since ancient times. There are not only beautiful Danxia scenery here, but also many cultural relics and historic sites. Chaoyang Cave, Leifeng Mountain, Lotus Temple and Zhenwutang in Kongtong Mountain are all good attractions.

kongtong mountain

Dunhuang Ya Dan National Geopark

Ya Dan National Geopark in Dunhuang, commonly known as Ya Dan Ghost Town in Dunhuang, is the most important stop of Dunhuang tourism. When you come to the ghost town of Ya Dan in Dunhuang, you will find that there is no tree or grass, no trace of green, only the wind whispering in your ear. Under the constant erosion of strong winds for thousands of years, this wonderful desert wonder has been achieved.

Dunhuang Ya Dan ghost town

Labuleng temple

Labuleng Temple, located on the Daxia River in the west of Xiahe County, Gansu Province, is one of the six major monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The architectural style here is unique and the art is exquisite. At present, there is still the best Tibetan Buddhism teaching system in China, and pilgrims come here every year.

Labuleng temple

Zhangye Danxia National Geopark

Zhangye Danxia Geopark is located at the northern foot of Qilian Mountain, 40 kilometers away from Zhangye City. It is one of the regions with the largest and best landform development and the richest landform modeling in China. It is a typical representative of colorful Danxia in China, and has high tourism and ornamental value.

Zhangye Danxia National Geopark

Yumen Pass

Yumenguan, located 90 kilometers northwest of Dunhuang, is an important military pass in the Han Dynasty and the traffic artery of the Silk Road. Due to the changes of time, there is only a small square city with an area of more than 600 square meters left in Yumenguan site. There is neither the height of Shanhaiguan nor the grandeur of Jiayuguan, and it even looks like a dry earth barrier. How many historical vicissitudes have been witnessed here.