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4 places to visit in Gansu

Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province

The Jiayuguan Cultural Relics Scenic Area in Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province is located at the westernmost end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the three wonders of the Great Wall in my country. The terrain is steep, with an altitude of generally 1,600 meters. The main attractions include Jiayuguan Pass, Hanging Wall, the First Pier of the Great Wall, and the gliding base. It is a scenic spot that many people yearn for.

Colorful Danxia Scenic Area

Colorful Danxia Scenic Area is located in Zhangye City, Gansu Province. It is one of the seven major Danxias in my country and has beautiful scenery. Danxia landform covers a large area and comes in three colors: red, yellow, white and green. Under the sunlight, it is covered with a layer of gauze, and the colors also change in different ways, presenting a beautiful picture. It complements the surrounding things, just like a famous landscape painting. Taking a photo here is particularly beautiful, and every year many people come here to experience the different scenery at the colorful Danxia scenery.

Tulugou in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

Tulugou is located in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. It is a natural landscape scenic spot dominated by strange mountains and beautiful waters, with mountains and waters. At the same time, there are many forests, which are mainly divided into Qian Tulugou Forest Scenic Area, Xiao Tulugou Forest Scenic Area, Sancha Tourist Village, Tulugou Grassland Recreation Area, etc., with 47 large and small. There are also rare and endangered plants and national second-level protected animals in Tulu Valley. At the same time, Tulu Valley is also known as the magical green valley, which is an excellent choice for appreciating the natural landscape.

The Mogao Grottoes in Gansu

The Mogao Grottoes in Gansu are a famous world cultural heritage. The Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Thousand Buddhas Cave, were built during the reign of Emperor Xuanzhao of the pre-Qin Dynasty. They are worthy of our A tour. The Mogao Grottoes are the largest and richest existing Buddhist art site in the world. The value of historical research is extremely high, and the scenic spots such as the Sutra Cave, Nine-story Building, and Feitian Mural are relatively famous. Gansu also has profound historical and cultural heritage and complex and diverse topography, with mountains, plateaus, plains, river valleys, deserts, and Gobi scattered in staggered locations.