3 Star Places To Visit in Gansu, China (44)

1. 3.5 Duhuang Ancient City Ruins (57 reviews)
   - A pleasant hour ot two
   Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   I had not intended to visit but the 'old city'was in my free guide in the hotel so I thought I'd visit the old town. I pointed to the picture and the taxi took me right there....BUT it is not the 'old city' - it is a film set! The old houses are from five different regions in China and it is here that the 19th and 20th century soaps are filmed!! Once I got over my disappointment, it proved great fun..but not for too long. See more..
   
2. 3.5 "Playing Pipa" Statue (38 reviews)
   - identical statue
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monuments & Statues
   
   
   敦煌最有代表性的人物形象，絲路美女能歌善舞的標準姿勢，在敦煌市區的中心圓環。可想見以前的輝煌。反彈琵琶的美女最能代表絲路的輝煌燦爛形象。you can see the ancient beauty who dances and plays music with a very difficult position. this is telling about the glorious history about this silk road. See more..
   
3. 3.0 White Horse Pagoda of Dunhuang (28 reviews)
   - Great place for a quiet picnic.
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues
   
   
   A taxi should only cost 20 Kuai, but it really isn't that far out of town for a walk. The street is marked with an English sign, and you can see some of the rural aspects of life in Dunhuang, like mountains of corncobs drying in the sun. It's 15 Kuai to get in, and it's very peaceful. We enjoyed the sun and ate on one of the many benches around. One tourist arrived while we were there. Nice picnic location. See more..
   
4. 3.5 Muta Temple (27 reviews)
   - Ok climb
   Religious Sites
   
   
   Reached on 21st Sep afternoon abt 3pm. Paid RMB$13.50 to climb the temple. Nothing really interesting, the writings on the walls are brief. Climbing up to the top wasnt too diffcult. Not too high either. At the top was disappointed that the view was blocked by the protectice metal gauze. Not too nice for a paranoidic view. Short trip, looks much better from the outside than inside. Give a 3 because if its rich history See more..
   
5. 3.5 Lanzhou Museum (18 reviews)
   - Very interesting
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   This very new museum is very attractive . The historical exhibition is very rich . It contains a lot of items found in various tombs in Gansu Province . The most important is the wonderful "Flying horse" , a little bronze statue representing a galloping horse with a swallow under its hoof . There is also a paleological section with some dinosaurs skeletons . The most remarkable is the "Mamenkisaurus" , a very huge sauropod of 100 million years ago . See more..
   
6. 3.5 Lanzhou Xiaoxihu Park (18 reviews)
   - Visit If You Have Time
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks
   
   
   Lanzhou's Xiaoxihu Park is pretty much a typical Chinese park, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth the time. If you in the Qilihe District of Lanzhou, it's not hard to get to - Bus 139 goes straight to the entrance. Summer time and the Spring Festival are the best time to go - Summer time for the plants, and the Spring Festival for the lights. The Flying Horse of Wuwei sits at the entrance of the park. The lake itself is just average, but there are a couple of cafes and there is a small amusement park inside. There are not a lot of people in the park most of the time, so it is pretty peaceful. If you've got the time, visit! See more..
   
7. 3.5 Statue Of Mother Yellow River (17 reviews)
   - A landmark sculpture at the Yellow River
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monuments & Statues
   
   
   We took a stroll along the Yellow River and took photos of the much talked about landmark of this Mother & child sculpture. One shouldn’t miss this landmark when taking a stroll in this beautifully landscape of Yellow River. See more..
   
8. 3.5 Yangguan Museum (12 reviews)
   - Don't miss this place!
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM History Museums
   
   
   The reconstructed fort & museum was amazing. Very well planned, clean & interesting. We had a great time climbing the walls! See more..
   
9. 3.5 Bajiao Town Site (10 reviews)
   - Great Views!
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins
   
   
   We climbed up the long stairways to get to the top to have a great view of the village. You get to see animals on the vast grassland too. It is an ancient castle of the western Han Dynasty. Great views! See more..
   
10. 3.0 Zhangye Zhenyuan Tower (9 reviews)
    - Round about view
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Nice looking fortress in the middle of the road. Didnt try to get inside. Wasnt planned as we were exploring the area when we saw it. Took a few picture and moved on See more..
    
11. 3.5 Wuwei Confucian Temple (8 reviews)
    - WELL PRESERVED LEARNING INSTITUTION
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    The temple has preserved a well defined structure of Confucian learning institutuion and has preserved many monuments of writings of different languages of the minorities in North West China. The courtyard between buildings plants many flowers and fruits trees. The roofing and ceiling reflect the fine achitecture of its time. See more..
    
12. 3.5 Dafangpan City Site (8 reviews)
    - 広い敷地の遺跡
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
    敦煌からの遺跡巡りのツアーで訪問しました。
    有名な玉門関から車で10分強の場所にあります。
    
    知名度では、他の遺跡に見劣りしますが、
    ここの遺跡はスケールの大きさではおそらく一番。
    かつては食料倉庫だったので、西域を守る軍の重要な拠点だったようです。
    
    風化により見る角度によってその姿が変わるので、写真を撮るのが面白かったです。 See more..
    
13. 3.5 Mt. Xujia National Forest Park (6 reviews)
    - A Nice Spot
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Mountains • Parks • Forests
    
    
    Found this park just doing a random scan of my map app. Took a taxi to get here. 5RMB entrance fee. On a hill to the northwest of Lanzhou. Lots of trees, so shady & cool. There are some pavilions, shaded walkways and a small temple. At the top is a memorial of some kind. Great views of the city and a nice, shady area with some exercise equipment. Whatever fruit is growing on the trees is edible because I saw an older gentleman collecting in. I didn't try any myself. A very nice little park, well worth the 5 RMB fee. A short walk down the street from the ticket office takes you to the main road along the river, and the bus stop. There were a few different options, I took #107. See more..
    
14. 3.5 Lanzhou Jincheng Bonsai Garden (6 reviews)
    - Iconic
    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks
    
    
    This Mother & Child granite sculpture is another iconic symbol of Lanzhou. Our driver was adamant that we should at least visit the park and see it. We were glad we did as it was a beautiful piece and truly a symbol of the Chinese people’s persevering spirit. As usual, there were loads of visitors thronging the sculpture, wanting to take home a piece of the memory of the place! Be prepared to jostle with the crowds to catch the sculpture! See more..
    
15. 3.5 Memorial of Eighth Route Army Office in Lanzhou (6 reviews)
    - 由几部分组成
    Historic Sites • History Museums
    
    
    本馆包括现代化的展厅与昔日兰八办的建筑复原两部分组成，在几百米外还有个关于西路军的分馆。博物馆里重点介绍的作为抗战的大后方兰州的战时岁月，其中苏联战时对华军援是一个有趣的亮点。不过遗憾的是在细节上明显有很多小错误，比如在苏联援助的坦克中竟然出现了德国的豹式坦克。 See more..
    
16. 3.0 JinFang BuXingJie (5 reviews)
    - Jolie même si artificiel
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Très jolie endroit pour se restaurer dans un très jolie cadre et décor, même si artificiel, mais qu'on trouve rarement en Chine See more..
    
17. 3.5 Lanzhou Catholic Church (5 reviews)
    - 壮观，圣洁
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    教堂的建筑蛮有特色，很西式，规模还是蛮大的，看上去很是壮观。内部的空间还是挺大的，宽敞，干净，一排排整齐的摆着椅子。教堂里很安静，整体是白色的，给人很圣洁的感觉。交通还算方便吧，做公交车能到附近，再走一段不远的路就能到。 See more..
    
18. 3.5 Ancient Animal Fossil Museum (3 reviews)
    - Interesting museum
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums
    Very interesting museum with unique mammal fossil. Recommended for those that are passionate about paleontology or just interested in natural history. Avoid visiting on weekends or during public holidays. See more..
    
19. 3.0 Pochengzi Ruins (3 reviews)
    - decline & ancient
    Ancient Ruins
    
    
    decline & hard to see what was original outline as it was ancient relic that stay here almost 2000 year. See more..
    
20. 3.5 Desert Park of Liangzhou District (3 reviews)
    - 去北方 再冷也要冬天去
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks • Deserts
    
    
    可是春节的时候 天天的大太阳 没有看到期待中的鹅毛大雪 但是领教了北方的干燥 沙漠岂不是更干燥？整个沙漠公园只有我们两个人 而通往沙漠公园大门口只有一个小弯的路 确有两三公里长 要不是北方明媚的阳光与爱人作伴 我是没有信心为了找到一个公园大门而走下去 旁边的祁连山脉就在眼前 阳光下 山上的雪格外清晰 诺大的公园 不只是有沙丘 还有树林 我喜欢北方冬天的树木 想起一个诗人聂鲁达说：当华美的叶片落尽，生命的脉络才历历可见。我们的爱情就像北方冬天的枝干 清晰 勇敢 坚强...
    可是春节的时候 天天的大太阳 没有看到期待中的鹅毛大雪 但是领教了北方的干燥 沙漠岂不是更干燥？整个沙漠公园只有我们两个人 而通往沙漠公园大门口只有一个小弯的路 确有两三公里长 要不是北方明媚的阳光与爱人作伴 我是没有信心为了找到一个公园大门而走下去 旁边的祁连山脉就在眼前 阳光下 山上的雪格外清晰 诺大的公园 不只是有沙丘 还有树林 我喜欢北方冬天的树木 想起一个诗人聂鲁达说：当华美的叶片落尽，生命的脉络才历历可见。我们的爱情就像北方冬天的枝干 清晰 勇敢 坚强... See more..
    
21. 3.5 Zhangye Bell of Tang Dynasty (3 reviews)
    - Surprise!
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    As my second time in China I could go to different places this time, I realized that this Bell Tower is a symbol of power! It stands proud on the middle of the city. It is really beautiful. See more..
    
22. 3.5 Heishuiguo Site and Mausoleums of Han Dynasty (3 reviews)
    - 謎の黒水国を思いをはせる？
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
    遺跡マニア向きです。明の時代の良くわからない地方国家の遺構です。城壁と角楼の跡が残っており、無料で自由に見学できます。観光客も非常に少なく、城壁の中に降り立ち周囲を見渡せば、昔日を偲べます。難点は交通アクセスが無いこと。車をチャーターするか、張掖西バスターミナルから北西部郊外に行くバスに乗り道端で途中下車するかになります。バスは行きは良いけど帰りが問題になりますね。流しのタクシーがいるような場所ではありません。 See more..
    
23. 3.5 Theatre Pavilion (3 reviews)
    - fantastic attraction
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    join this traditional theater show, and enjoy this fantastic unique drama, that you may not understand the words, but you will definitely will be able to grasp the meanings, and of course enjoy the music, don't miss See more..
    
24. 3.0 The First Beacon Tower (3 reviews)
    - Surprising nice
    
    
    
    I thought I was going there only to see the remains of the First Beacon. I was surprised to see that there is a whole reconstructed village--the First Pier--along the river below the tower. I was also surprised to see an original section of the Great Wall near the First Beacon. These made the trip more worthwhile. See more..
    
25. 3.5 Lanshan Park (3 reviews)
    - 山頂からの眺めは抜群、行く価値あります
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks
    
    
    蘭州駅の南側に位置する海抜2000ｍほどの蘭山が聳え、その山頂付近一帯が「兰山公园 」です。市街地との標高差があるので天気の良い日には遥か遠くにある黄土高原まで望むこともできます。蘭山索道か、五泉下広場下車してロープウェイを利用して行くのが良いでしょう。
    蘭州駅の南側に位置する海抜2000ｍほどの蘭山が聳え、その山頂付近一帯が「兰山公园 」です。市街地との標高差があるので天気の良い日には遥か遠くにある黄土高原まで望むこともできます。蘭山索道か、五泉下広場下車してロープウェイを利用して行くのが良いでしょう。 See more..
    
26. 3.5 Shifo Valley National Forest Park (3 reviews)
    - 石佛沟
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks • Forests
    
    
    兰州石佛沟位于兰州南面在通往阿干镇的路上 是兰州不可多得的国家级森林公园 公园内有 丰富的森林资源 不管兰州市内温度多高 那里一直很凉 是休闲避暑佳地 院内有很多运动 设施 也是人们徒步探险的良地
    兰州石佛沟位于兰州南面在通往阿干镇的路上 是兰州不可多得的国家级森林公园 公园内有 丰富的森林资源 不管兰州市内温度多高 那里一直很凉 是休闲避暑佳地 院内有很多运动 设施 也是人们徒步探险的良地 See more..
    
27. 3.5 Daxiang Mountain of Gangu (2 reviews)
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mountains
    
    
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28. 3.5 Hadapu Long March Memorial (2 reviews)
    - A Red Army1935-1936 rest and supply station
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
    
    
    Founded in 1978-1979, this is a memorial to the long march and successes of the Red Army. Over the 1935-1936 period, Hadapu was used as a rest and supply station, including refueling, as it was sometimes referred to as a gas station. Since 1985, it is also referred to as “Gansu province patriotism education model base.” That is to say, it is a national patriotism education demonstration base. This memorial is very tourist friendly, as most signage is in Chinese and English. The Hadapu Memorial Hall for the Long March of the Red Army is situated in Xiajie Village, Hadapu Township, Dangchang County, at the foot of Minshan Mountain. It is at State Road 212 line, 35 km south from Dangchang and 35 kilometers away from Dingxi County. I rate it as “average,” and not a “must see” location. Stop if it is on your travel route, as it was for me. Otherwise, I’d seek other attractions. See more..
    
29. 3.5 Dangzhou Grassland Scenic Resort (2 reviews)
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
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30. 3.5 Lanzhou Guantan Ditch (2 reviews)
    - 交通有些偏僻
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beach & Pool Clubs
    
    
    感觉从兰州市内去官滩沟很不方便，因为是在兰州的榆中县，兰州到榆中县的车只到县城，下车还要再走过去，所以感觉有些不方便，风景是不错，那条大峡谷玩玩很有意思 See more..
    
31. 3.5 Haicang Temple (2 reviews)
    - Small Temple in Wuwei
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    
    
    Visited this site in Sept 2016. The Haicang Temple in Wuwei is not so distinguish and well known as the other temples in Gansu Province. Across the rod of the Haicang Temple is a Lake Park See more..
    
32. 3.5 Bajiao City Ruins (2 reviews)
    - ancient 8 walled Tibetan village
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    The Bajiao village is ancient and has Tibetan nomads living in it. It houses not more than a few families, it is surrounded by grasslands and the Takkar rocky mountains is right behind it. We enjoyed the time we spent there, for the beautiful countryside also for the experience spending time with the simple nomads See more..
    
33. 3.0 Psammophyte Garden of Minqin (1 review)
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Gardens
    
    
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34. 3.0 Longnan Xixiasong Cliff (1 review)
    - 历史人文
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins
    
    
    作为汉代三颂之一的《西狭颂》在鱼窍峡中天井山下 整个景区还算紧凑 一天时间足够了 山崖陡峭 水瀑叮咚 石桥、石栈道与自然景观相映成趣 蝉噪林逾静 鸟鸣山更幽 而汉代摩崖石刻则是欣赏汉隶不可略去的地方 人文景观与自然景观都值得一看 See more..
    
35. 3.0 BaiYinShi BuXingJie (1 review)
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
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36. 3.0 Jingchuan Dayunshi Museum (1 review)
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM History Museums
    
    
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37. 3.0 Xiaritala Grasslands (1 review)
    - Une belle nature....un peu trop organisée !
    Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    Dans cette zone du corridor de Gansu, aux portes du désert de Badain jaran, les monts Qilian captent les pluies venues du Sud Ouest et à près de 3000 mètres se développent des prairies d'altitude très visitées en été par les touristes Chinois. le site de Xiaritala a pour but de les mettre en valeur....à la chinoise et la nature s'enrichie d'un réseau de passerelles "courant" au dessus d'une zone de prairie où trône un petit lac artificiel (?) avec oiseaux aquatiques en plastique et surtout de nombreux restaurants et des boutiques d'un artisanat de pacotille . Dommage, mais la prairie est belle et l'édifice aux drapeaux de prière des Yugus adjacent est impressionnant ! See more..
    
38. 3.0 Kongtong Reservoir (1 review)
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
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39. 3.0 JiuQuan Jiu WenHua BoLanYuan (1 review)
    Speciality Museums
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40. 3.0 Jihan Desert National Nature Reserve of Anxi, Gansu (1 review)
    - way for Yulin Grotto
    Nature & Wildlife Areas • Deserts
    
    
    as far as remember, that was the way for going to Yulin Grotto. not so good road and a bit bumpy but so far ok and good for taking picture. See more..
    
41. 3.0 Dayun Temple Copper Bell (1 review)
    - 則天武后の命により建立
    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites
    
    
    唐の時代、則天武后により各寺院に大雲経を納める指示があり大雲寺が建立されたそうです。
    1927年の地震で寺院は崩壊し鐘だけが残ったそうです。
    建物は修復され鐘も設置されました。
    鐘を近くで見るには急な階段を登ります。 See more..
    
42. 3.0 Benjiao Temple (1 review)
    - Not a good road
    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites
    One member of our group really wanted to go there. We got directions from our hotel and were warned about the bad road conditions. It was a snowy day (in mid-May) making visibility difficult and the potholes were filled, making it difficult to figure out how deep they were. We did 20 of the 35 km to get there and turned back as the road became really bad and was blocked. All was not lost as were came across a few herds of yaks and goats crossing the road and some nice scenery through the snow. The whole thing took nearly two hours. See more..
    
43. 3.0 ZhangYeShi KeJiGuan (1 review)
    - 规模较小
    Science Museums
    
    
    相比国内其他科技馆，场地设施规模较小，而且是周末休息，工作日开放，属于儿童科技启蒙教育设施，不属于必到景点，不太适合外地游客。 See more..
    
44. 3.0 Zhangye Forest Park (1 review)
    - A nice park to relax in, although not wahts it has been
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks • Forests
    
    
    This park is in the northeast of Zhangye and can easily be reached with a taxi for 4 RMB (or by walking in about 45 min from the centre of town). In the past it appears that it was a large, natural wetland. About one year ago it was "upgraded" to a large lake within a park planted with trees. A nice place to go jogging or have a relaxed walk away from the busy city and all the historic sites. See more..