Where are the tourist attractions of the Silk Road in Gansu?

Gansu used to be the Silk Road, where there were many beautiful scenery and classical charm. Many people come here just to explore the mystery of the Silk Road, so where can we see the glory of the past and appreciate the dreams at that time in Gansu?

Gansu

Gansu is one of the traditional settlements and birthplaces of the Han nationality. Yongzhou, an ancient place, is the hub and prime location of the Silk Road. Bordering Mongolia, it is like a magnificent gem embedded in the Loess Plateau, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Inner Mongolia Plateau in central China. It has a long history, vast territory and beautiful scenery. During the Cultural Revolution, the Provincial People's Committee was renamed as the Revolutionary Committee of Gansu Province, and 1979 was renamed as the People's Government of Gansu Province. Gansu is a dry and humid place where Gobi Plateau and desert snow-capped mountains coexist, and there are countless legends hidden everywhere, waiting for you to discover.

Jiayuguan Jiayuguan cultural relics scenic spot

Jiayuguan, the westernmost end of the Great Wall in Ming Dynasty, is known as "the first male pass in the world". Because of its steep terrain and magnificent architecture, Jiayuguan is called the lock key. Jiayuguan is the traffic throat of the ancient Silk Road. It was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1372). It consists of inner city, outer city, Luocheng, Wengcheng, moat and the Great Wall on the north and south wings, forming a strict defense system. Jiayuguan is listed in the "World Cultural Heritage" list and is a national key cultural relics protection unit. The main attractions are Jiayuguan Guancheng, the Great Wall hanging on the wall and the first pier of the Great Wall.

Pingliang Kongtong District Kongtong Mountain Scenic Area

Kongtong Mountain, a famous Taoist mountain in China, is the west fortress of the ancient Silk Road. Its main peak is 2 1.23 meters above sea level, which combines fantastic natural landscape with simple and exquisite humanistic landscape, and has extremely high ornamental, cultural and scientific research value. Since ancient times, it has had the reputation of "the first mountain in the west", "the wonder of western town" and "the beauty of Kongtong Mountain is the best in the world".

Maiji Scenic Area, Maiji District, Tianshui City

Maijishan is named after it looks like a wheat pile. Maijishan Scenic Area includes Maijishan, Xianrenya, Shimen, Quxi and Jieting Ancient Town. Maijishan Grottoes is one of the four major Buddhist grottoes in China, a national key cultural relic protection unit and a world-famous art treasure house, and is called the Oriental Sculpture Museum.

Yueya Spring Scenic Spot in Mingsha Mountain, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City

Yueya Spring Scenic Spot in Mingsha Mountain, the main scenic spots are Yueya Spring and Mingsha Mountain. Crescent spring surrounds Mingsha Mountain, which looks like a crescent moon, hence its name. Mingsha Mountain is named after the sound of sand movement. Mingsha Mountain is formed by quicksand, with yellow, green, white and black dividends. As a national key scenic spot, it won the honorary title of "one of the five most beautiful deserts in China".