Gansu Photos, Pictures of Gansu Dunhuang, Lanzhou, Tianshui

Gansu Photos

Located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, northwest China, Gansu Province is one of the cradles of Chinese cultures. Ethnic groups of Han, Kazak, Mongolian, Tibetan, Hui, etc, have developed a unique cultural community. Gansu is abundantly endowed with cultural relics and natural scenery. The world-famous Mogao Grottoes, the Jiayuguan Pass and the Labrang Monastery are all must-sees. And you will be enchanted by the desert, prairie and glacial landscape. Detailed information about Gansu Travel Guide

Dunhuang (32)

Located in the west of Hexi Corridor of Gansu Province, Dunhuang is well known for the Mogao Grottoes, a treasure of Buddhist art and culture. The city also boasts marvelous natural beauty owing to the Crescent Spring and its surrounding Echoing-Sand Mountain.

Lanzhou (26)

Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, used to be called the Golden City as a vital stop along the Silk Road and has a history of over 2,000 years.

Bingling Thousand Buddha Caves (16)
Lanzhou City Photos (10)

Tianshui (16)

Tianshui is located in the southeast of Gansu Province. It is known as the native place of Fuxi Emperor, one of the three emperors in ancient times.

Wuwei (9)

Situated in the central part of Gansu Province, on the east end of Hexi Corridor, Wuwei City has a very long history. The Galloping Horse Statue is a landmark of the city.