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 Overview (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.

• Fu Xi Temple (3)
• Maiji Mountain (6)
• Yuquan Temple (7)

Wuwei (16)

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.

Xiahe (28)

Located in the southwest of Gansu Province and northwest of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous prefecture, Xiahe County is reputed as mini-Tibet.

• Labrang Monastery (16)
• Sangke Prairie (12)

Zhangye (7)

Midway in the Hexi Corridor along the Silk Road lies the historic city of Zhangye, the centerpiece of which is the mysterious Giant Buddha Temple.