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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Jingning [2025]
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
29718 reviews
8.2
From PHP 413.91
Based on 153 reviews
Shapotou tourist attraction | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001551766
Address: Shapotou, Zhongwei, Ningxia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Yellow River heritage & modern entertainment
Experience the charm of the Huanghe by rafting on a sheepskin raft
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The scenery at Shapotou in winter is also beautiful. There are no queues for the attractions, and the wishing wall on the Yellow River Glass Bridge is a great spot for taking photos! The staff are very friendly and offer red date, goji berry, and ginger tea, which is so heartwarming and comforting on such a cold day!
After a whirlwind trip, we arrived at the 5A-level scenic area to experience the wonders of nature. Below the hundred-meter-high sand dunes, the Yellow River surges ceaselessly, while above, the desert iron dragon roars past. The vast Tengger Desert and the azure sky—this picture inspire endless imagination! The environment is clean and beautiful, and the restrooms are odorless!
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
2442 reviews
8.0
From PHP 480.14
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312123999
Address: 甘肃省兰州市永登县树屏镇杏花村
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Geological & rural tourism destination
Danxia trail: 1.6 miles views
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The scenery was so beautiful that we kept taking photos and lost track of time. Around 6 pm, we got off at the "Daydream Cinema," but there were no more buses or minibuses, and no staff members were around. No one had reminded us of the last shuttle bus time, so the two of us had to walk to the visitor center, about 4.5 kilometers away. The wind was strong, the temperature was -1.5 degrees Celsius, and it got dark quickly. The further we walked, the more scared we became. We tried calling the scenic area, but no one answered. Finally, we called 110 (the police emergency number) and asked them to contact the scenic area staff. After hanging up, a Li Auto electric scooter passed by, and the driver stopped and readily gave us a ride to the parking lot. We chatted along the way, and the driver said he was from the Space Capsule Hotel. His surname was Wang; he was probably the owner or manager. We were extremely grateful to him and will definitely stay there again next time! The first photo was taken on the way to the visitor center.
Key viewing platforms: Nine-Colored Danxia (360° panoramic view of the colorful hills, best spot for drone aerial photography), Danxia Peak Scenic View (climb the 2550-meter Danxia boardwalk to the highest point and experience the awe-inspiring "mountains like sea waves and rocks like whales"), and Silk Road Sunset (capture the epic scene of "the setting sun over the long river" at dusk, with Danxia and the Yellow River in the same frame).
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Zha Ga Na
4.2
/5
3356 reviews
7.7
From PHP 662.26
Based on 21 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609415668678
Address: Tewo, Gannan, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Two-day hike: lakes & rocks
Taste yak butter tea & visit
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The scenery in the scenic area is beautiful. The only regret is that it was foggy in the morning, so we didn't see the sunrise. The mountains and water are beautiful. It's a pity that we didn't have time to walk the whole Runwu Valley. I will definitely go again if I have the chance!
If you have plenty of time and energy, you can skip the ladder and just climb it. I'm a complete newbie, haha. I arrived after 5 PM and headed straight to the viewing platform for photos. The scenic area is actually quite large, so you can walk around and take a stroll. A few other little-known facts: the ladder changes direction around 8 PM and you can descend; it gets very windy and cold at the viewing platform in the evening, so wear warm clothes; flying a drone with a wide-angle lens gives you a chance to capture the sunset and moon in the same frame.
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Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
3846 reviews
7.4
Based on 134 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312339131
Address: No. 3 Xijin East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Paint pottery & experience history
Archaeology & artifact restoration workshop
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The number of visitors was absolutely enormous; you were basically just being pushed around by the crowd. I saw the Flying Horse of Gansu and the Little Girl with the Curtain-like Hairpin. There weren't many exhibits inside; pottery made up a large portion. Overall, it was alright. I hired a guided tour, so at least I didn't just wander around aimlessly.
Whenever I travel to a new place, I always want to visit a museum to learn about its history. I booked free tickets in advance through the official WeChat account, and there's a free locker on the left side of the entrance, which was very convenient. I was surprised by how many visitors usually visit the Gansu Museum, and there was a long line right at the entrance. The main areas of interest are on the second and third floors. The Gansu Museum is very famous for its cultural and creative products, and the prices are quite high, so I bought one as a souvenir. The most famous exhibits are undoubtedly the Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow and the glass lotus flower tray. I was lucky enough to see them in person, and I was truly impressed by the wisdom and exquisite craftsmanship of the ancients. There aren't many other exhibits. Since visiting the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, I feel like every museum's artifacts are younger. Across from the Gansu Museum is a large shopping mall, Lanzhou Center, which you can also visit.
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Famen Cultural Scenic Area
4.5
/5
6286 reviews
7.2
From PHP 728.48
Based on 126 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609175258890
Address: Fufeng, Baoji, Shaanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
148-foot tower overlooks scenery
Buddha's relics on display
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The main gate of the scenic area is quite far from the core area, the pedestrian path is surrounded by shops, and the exit leads to a commercial street where goods such as Buddhist beads are overpriced. In addition, the scenic area is large, and the round trip from the gate to the old temple is several kilometers, which may be tiring for those with poor physical fitness.
Famen Temple, located in Famen Town, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, was first built during the reign of Emperor Huanling of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is renowned for enshrining the true relics of Buddha Shakyamuni and has long been hailed as the "Ancestor of Pagodas and Temples in Guanzhong." Originally named Ashoka Temple, it was renamed Chengshi Daocheng during the Sui Dynasty, and finally officially designated Famen Temple by imperial decree of Emperor Gaozu of Tang. The Famen Cultural Scenic Area is built around the ancient Famen Temple. Its core area comprises the Mountain Gate Square, Buddha Light Avenue, Famen Temple itself, the He Shi Relic Pagoda, the Famen Temple Museum, and numerous art Buddha statues and garden sculptures, comprehensively showcasing the achievements of Buddhist culture in philosophy, politics, and art, aiming to highlight the splendid history and culture of the Chinese nation. Expansion of the scenic area began in March 2007. It officially opened to the public on May 9, 2009. On October 11, 2014, the Famen Temple Buddhist Cultural Scenic Area in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, was awarded the title of National AAAAA-level Tourist Scenic Area after rigorous review by the National Tourism Scenic Area Quality Rating Committee. It has become the sixth national AAAAA-level tourist attraction in Shaanxi Province.
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Yellow River Building
4.6
/5
593 reviews
7.1
From PHP 248.35
Olympic Sports Center/Lanzhou Old Street | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312115666
Address: 甘肃省兰州市七里河区南滨河中路1501号
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
93-meter tower overlooks Yellow River
16th-floor view of Lanzhou
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This is a truly worthwhile attraction, highly recommended! Climb up and admire the majestic Yellow River's flow. Besides the stunning views, there are also various exhibitions and cultural and creative activities to cater to a wide range of audiences.
Even before I approached, I felt awe. From afar, the towering building towered into the sky, its beauty unmatched by its superficial sophistication, imbued with the grandeur and silence of a rammed earth fortress, steeped in history. It seemed less like a building than a massive, square seal, perched on the earth. Its ochre-hued form, against the vast expanse of the sky, projected a timeless simplicity and weight. The Yellow River flowed beside it, its muddy yellow water blending seamlessly with the building's base, as if it had grown from the river itself, imbued with the innate DNA of earth and waves.
Climbing the steps, each step felt like a step on the scale of time. The bricks beneath my feet were rough and solid, their cracks seemingly imbued with millennia of wind and sand and the sound of horns. Reaching the top floor, I leaned over the railing and gazed out into the distance. In that instant, the world suddenly opened up, gripping my soul and leaving me speechless.
Before me lay the legendary river. It doesn't roar as imagined, but flows slowly eastward in a tranquility bordering on tragic grandeur. The water's color is the unique "Yellow River Yellow," thick as flowing bronze, gleaming with a deep luster in the sunlight. It's not clear, but profound; not swift, but powerful. It's a mighty force, forsaking the clamor and focusing on its path. It's as if it's not water, but the very blood of the earth, the liquid soul of this loess land, carrying the weight of history and memories, silently and stubbornly carrying billions of buckets of mud and stories to the distant east. The wind blew from the river, carrying the coolness of water vapor and the sweetness of earth. This scent is ancient, the scent of the "vast river" in the Book of Songs, the scent of "rushing to the sea, never to return" in Li Bai's cup.
My gaze extended, and my heart surged with it. I imagine this river, filled with the solitary uprightness of the people gathering wild vetch on Mount Shouyang, the purple mists at Hangu Pass, the smoke of war between Chu and Han, and the lamentations of Li Bai and Du Fu. Every wave could be a lost legend; every ripple a lost ballad. It flows along the banks of the Book of Songs, through the volumes of the Records of the Grand Historian, through the grandeur of the Han and Tang dynasties, flowing to this day, before my very eyes. It is a silent historian, recording the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of a nation with the simplest brushstrokes. Personal joys and sorrows seem so insignificant and weightless against this eternal flow.
And the Yellow River Tower is the most faithful listener and recorder of this great narrative. It lacks the ethereal aura of the Yellow Crane Tower, nor the brilliance of talent and sentimentality of the Tengwang Pavilion. Its beauty is rooted in the earth, an innate sense of responsibility and commitment. It stands here not for the feasting and singing of scholars, but to breathe with the river, to remember and gaze upon it. It is a stabilizing force, anchoring the nation's roots; it is also an eye looking into the future, watching over the dawn and dusk of this land.
As the sun sets, the sky and earth are dyed a vast orange-red. The boundary between river and sky blurs, and the entire Yellow River seems to flow across the heavens. The silhouette of the pavilion becomes even more majestic and solemn in the twilight, like a contemplative giant. As I leave, I look back at its silhouette gradually merging into the night.
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Guan'E Gou Scenic Area
4.2
/5
1401 reviews
7.1
From PHP 662.26
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609396229138
Address: Suburb of Dangchang County, Longnan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Upstream & enjoy many waterfalls
Emerald lakes & scenic views
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Guange Valley is divided into two scenic areas: Guanzhu Valley and E'man Valley. Leigu Mountain is located within Guanzhu Valley. The ticket is valid for two days. On the first day, we visited Guanzhu Valley and took the cable car up Leigu Mountain. On the second day, we visited E'man Valley. Overall, it was a good experience. However, the two scenic areas are 17 kilometers apart, and there is no direct bus. You can only drive or take a taxi.
Guanegou is a very beautiful place. Take the official bus of the scenic area and walk a short distance inside to see waterfalls one after another. It is very photogenic and beautiful!
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Xinghan Scenic Spot
4.3
/5
2000 reviews
7.0
From PHP 745.04
Hanzhong Railway Station/Xinghan Scenic Spot | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864000916111
Address: Middle section of Zhuhan Road, Hantai District, Hanzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Han Culture Museum: Han artifacts
2000-seat holographic water show
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It's worth seeing, but I couldn't find the time to watch the show. If you have time, you can watch the shows at 2 pm and 8 pm to add a special touch to your trip.
It's a pity that such a large-scale tourist attraction was left undeveloped. Some of the developed areas are quite impressive. The performance times weren't well-scheduled, so I missed some great shows. Overall, it's definitely worth a visit.
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Qianling Mausoleum
4.6
/5
3634 reviews
7.0
From PHP 786.43
Based on 41 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8602935510222
Address: Qianxian, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
12-meter stele & 61 statues
Well-preserved Tang Dynasty tomb
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We hired a car from Xi'an to go. The scenic area is quite large, and the walk uphill is magnificent. The stele without inscription and the stone figures are quite interesting, but further up it's basically a long, steep slope, which is tiring. Halfway up, we asked someone who had just come down and found out there wasn't much left at the top, so we quickly turned back.
This place is definitely worth a visit. The Qianling Mausoleum of Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) and Empress Wu Zetian, and the tombs of Princess Yongtai and Crown Prince Yide are all worth seeing. The newly constructed complex displaying artifacts is also very beautiful. However, I don't recommend entering the Tang Dynasty-style underground palace. The exhibits inside are crudely made and tastelessly vulgar, instantly dampening any sense of awe for the Tang Dynasty.
There are announcements and broadcasts throughout the scenic area, constantly playing music and various notices, making it impossible to appreciate the grandeur and solemnity of the imperial mausoleums in peace.
However, the significance of the imperial mausoleums themselves, and the feeling of close contact with historical figures, makes Qianling Mausoleum well worth a visit.
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The Mount Taibai National Forest Park
4.5
/5
3316 reviews
7.0
Based on 50 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609175716685
Address: Taibai Mountain, Taibai, Baoji, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Mirror-like lake reflects mountains
Quaternary glacial relics exploration
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The scenery was truly beautiful, but the weather wasn't great the day we went; it was quite foggy, and it even rained for a while. Hiking was tiring, but very enjoyable, and the kids were happy too.
I went in early November, and there weren't many people left. The sightseeing bus stopped at the scenic spot, we got off, took a quick look around, and then got back on the bus. After reaching the end, we started climbing the mountain. I heard it took about forty minutes to reach the top. It took me an hour and a half. It was very cold at the top because of the high altitude. The clouds would clear up for a few minutes, then disappear again after I took some photos.
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