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    GANSU, CHINA

POINTS OF INTEREST

The Museum

 

The Gansu Provincial Museum is admission free and covers two main sections - historic exhibits and natural resources. Here you can explore prehistoric exhibits, as well as historic art, fossils, and more.

 

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Bingling Temple Caves

 

The Bingling Thousand Buddha Caves are found in Lanzhou. Creation of the caves dates way back to the Western Jin Dynasty. They are one of China's largest ancient temple complexes and are also home to one of the largest carved Buddha statues, reaching over 90 feet tall. 

 

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The Great Wall

 

The Great Wall is China's most world renowned attraction and is not to be missed. There are several entrance sections for the Great Wall in Gansu. Here are a few:

  • Jiayuguan Pass

  • The Overhanging Great Wall

  • Yumenguan

  • Yangguan

  • Juyan Fortress

 

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Wei-Jin Tombs

 

The Wei-Jin tombs are the site of thousands of tombs dating from the Wei and Jin. It is often defined at the Worlds "largest underground art gallery". 

 

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Maiji Caves

 

Maiji Mountain stands over 150 meters tall and is home to the Maiji Caves - a collection of caves that have been constructed through the centuries. Inside the caves you will find a variety of statues, carvings, murals, and additional historic works of art. 

 

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Temples

 

Temples are a great place to get in touch with your spiritual side. Some of the more popular temples in Gansu include:

  • Fuxi Temple

  • Giant Buddha Temple

  • Dafo Temple

  • Nanguo temple

  • Yuquan Taoist Temple

 

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Tianti Mountain Grotto

 

This Grotto is located in the town of Wuwei, and holds a massive statue of Sakyamuni (over 28 meters tall!). The Grotto is a significant part of Chinese history, dating back over 1500 years. 

 

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Flat Lake Canyon

 

The Flat Lake Canyon, also referred to as "China's Colorado Canyon" can be found 50km North of Zhangye City. The canyon is said to cover over 150 sq km. 

 

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Rainbow Mountains

 

Imagine a beautiful painting combined with a natural geological wonder - that's what you get when you visit the Rainbow Moutains. These beautiful mountains are a combination of red sandstone, rocks, and mineral deposits which give it a "multi-tone" color. Today the Mountains are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

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Kong Tong Mountain

 

Natural scenery and beautiful landscapes are what Kong Tong Mountain is all about. Mountains, forests, caves, cliffs, and wildlife can all be found within the landscape. In fact, there are an estimated 300 different species living within the area (Leapords, cranes, and hawks to name just a few).

 

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Echo Sand Mountain 

 

If you're looking for a desert destination, the singing sands in Dunhuang are the place to go. Here you are free to explore in the sand without the buzz of the city - and you can even ride a camel!

 

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Wanxiang Cave

 

This cave is over 250 million years old and can be found in the mountainside of Lugushan Mountain. 

 

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Longnan Valley

 

Located in the South of Gansu you will find Longnan Valley. The beautiful landscapes of this city make it well worth a day visit.

 

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The Three Gorges

 

The Three Gorges of the Yellow River include the Bingling Gorge, Liujia Gorge and Yanguo Gorge. The Gorges are considered to be a scenic area with several nearby attractions including the Dinosaur National Geopark and the Bingling Temple Grottoes.

 

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Gannan Grasslands

 

The Gannan Grasslands are considered to be one of the most beautiful grasslands in China. Aside from the sparkling waters and green grasslands, you can also find a variety of animal species that live here including sheep and yak.

 

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Crescent Lake

 

Just as the name suggests, Crescent Lake comes in the form of a half moon. According to legend, those who eat the grass and fish of the lake together will live for eternity. 

 

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