Daxiang Mountain Grottoes (Gangu)
大像山
A Tang dynasty cliff Buddha beside Gangu County town, about 23 meters tall, with layered halls along cliffside walkways.
Daxiang Mountain is on Wenqi Mountain, southwest of Gangu County town. It takes its name from a seated Shakyamuni Buddha from the Tang dynasty, carved into the cliff with a stone core and clay sculpture. The statue is about 23 meters tall, with a blue topknot and a distinctive figure, and is a national key cultural heritage site. More than 20 halls and pavilions line the ridge, including Fuxi Hall, Taihao Palace, and Guandi Temple. Climbing the stone steps offers views over the Wei River and Gangu town.
It is about 60 kilometers from Qinzhou in Tianshui. You can take a regular train or drive. Entry fees vary, so check on site. The round trip climb takes about 2 hours.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00