Tianshui

The homeland of Emperor Fuxi in southeastern Gansu, where the Maijishan Grottoes and Fuxi Temple represent Silk Road culture.

Tianshui lies in southeastern Gansu on the upper Wei River, with a mild, moist climate that has earned it the name "Jiangnan of Longshang", and is said to be the homeland of Fuxi. The Maijishan Grottoes were carved into the cliffs of an isolated peak and are known for their fine clay sculptures; they are inscribed as part of the Silk Roads World Cultural Heritage. In the urban area, Fuxi Temple, Nanguo Temple and the Hu Family Residence show the culture of the old city, and Daxiang Mountain in Gangu is also worth a visit. Local snacks like Tianshui malatang and guagua are quite famous. Spring and autumn are best. The gateway is Tianshui South Station on the Xuzhou–Lanzhou high-speed railway.

Destinations

• Tianshui

Itineraries

• Southeast Gansu Grottoes & Mount Kongtong – Travel north from Tianshui through Pingliang to Qingyang, connecting Maijishan, Mount Kongtong, the North and South Gro…
• Longnan Guanegou & Kangxian Tea Village – Travel south from Lanzhou through Dangchang, Wudu, and Wenxian to Kangxian, then head north to Tianshui to experience G…
• Xi'an to Dunhuang Grottoes Silk Road – Travel west from Xi'an along the Longhai and Lanzhou-Xinjiang lines to see Maijishan, Bingling Temple, Labrang Monaster…
• Silk Road High-Speed Rail: Xi'an to Dunhuang – Journey west along the Silk Road from Xi'an to the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, passing through Maijishan, Lanzhou, Zhangye…