Hot Springs in Tianshui
Hot Springs in Tianshui
Hot Springs in Tianshui
Hot Springs in Tianshui
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Hot Springs in Tianshui
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Introduction Hot Springs in Tianshui

Introduction
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Taking a hot spring bath in Tianshui is an encounter between the body and mind and nature. Whether it is Tangyu Hot Spring in Qingshui County, Wushan Hot Spring in Wushan County, or Maijishan Hot Spring, they all attract many tourists with their unique water quality. In Tangyu Hot Spring in Qingshui County, tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the red frost leaves dyeing the mountaintops while immersing themselves in the misty hot springs, allowing the body and mind to be completely relaxed. Wushan Hot Spring is surrounded by mountains on three sides and has an elegant environment. It is an ideal place for recuperation, rehabilitation, health care, and tourism. Maijishan Hot Spring combines hot springs with beautiful mountains and rivers. Here, you can soak in the hot spring while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Maiji Mountain, which is surrounded by thousands of niches and treasures in the south, and Du Fu Thatched Cottage in the north.

Trip Moments Hot Springs in Tianshui

Hot Springs in Tianshui Trip Moments
Maijishan Grottoes

Maijishan Grottoes

Maijishan Grottoes were established during the Later Qin period of the Sixteen Kingdoms and have undergone continuous excavation and renovation through the Western Qin, Northern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, spanning over 1,600 years. Due to earthquakes over the centuries, the central cliff collapsed, naturally dividing the cliff into two parts: the East Cliff and the West Cliff. There are currently 194 numbered caves. The name 'Maijishan' comes from the mountain's resemblance to a stack of wheat. The grottoes are carved into a vertical cliff face that is 20-80 meters high and 200 meters wide. There are 194 caves in total, with 54 on the East Cliff and 140 on the West Cliff, containing over 7,800 statues made of clay, stone, and clay-covered stone. The largest statue, the Great Buddha on the East Cliff, stands 15.8 meters tall. There are also over 1,000 square meters of murals. The cave structures include various styles such as square human-shaped roofs, four-slope roofs, flat roofs, gabled roofs, square lintel flat roofs, square four-cornered pointed Buddhist niches, and small round shallow niches. The caves are connected by plank roads. Both the interiors and exteriors of the caves mostly imitate wooden structures. Maijishan Grottoes are one of the four major grottoes in China, known as the 'Oriental Sculpture Gallery.' The other three grottoes are Longmen Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes, and Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes.
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Maijishan Grottoes

Maijishan Grottoes

Visiting Maijishan Grottoes in winter, there are few people. The color of Maijishan is monotonous, but it does not affect the visit to Maijishan Grottoes. A unique mountain peak shaped like a wheat ear, from the Northern Wei Dynasty, the ancients used the trees of Maijishan to stack up to more than 80 meters, and carved Buddha mud statues from top to bottom. After the efforts of several generations such as the Northern Wei and Northern Zhou, there are 194 grottoes, including 54 grottoes on the east cliff and 140 grottoes on the west cliff. There are more than 7800 mud sculptures, stone mud sculptures, and stone carvings. The largest statue, the Big Buddha on the east cliff, is 15.8 meters high, and there are more than 1000 square meters of murals. Maijishan Grottoes are famous for their danger, early establishment, and uniqueness.
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Tianshui, a city with a rich cultural heritage!

Tianshui, a city with a rich cultural heritage!

🍒 Tianshui, known as the 'Little Jiangnan of Longxi' and also as the hometown of Emperor Xuanyuan, is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation, with a long history and numerous scenic spots. 🧚 If you don't know where to go for a holiday, why not come here for a stroll and some good food? It's a great choice! ⭐️ Recommended Attractions ⭐️ 📍 Maijishan Grottoes The scenery around the grottoes is beautiful, with lush cypresses and pines, wildflowers, and thick grass. Surrounded by green mountains on all sides, with thousands of hills and ravines, the cliffs of Maijishan are almost vertical to the ground. It is spectacular to see hundreds of caves and Buddha statues carved into such steep cliffs. 📍 Xianren Cliff The biggest highlight of Xianren Cliff is the temple complex under the cliff, which still retains many Buddha statues from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The stone cliff and the lush forest are integrated, neither losing the majesty of the mountain nor the greenery of the trees. 📍 Fuxi Temple Here, you can feel the strong cultural and historical atmosphere. Fuxi Temple is built along the street, with courtyards nested within each other, four entrances and four courtyards, grand and serene. 📍 Nanzhaizi The layout of Nanzhaizi basically follows the traditional Chinese courtyard house. Hu's residence, although a courtyard house, is different from the courtyard houses in Beijing. Beijing courtyard houses, whether the main house or the wing rooms, are all constructed with a saddle roof structure, while Hu's residence, except for the main house and the back seat, uses the Tianshui residential construction method known as 'one-slope water', which has a strong local characteristic. 📍 Gangu Daxiang Mountain Many halls in Daxiang Mountain are lined up along the ridge, extending from the foot to the top of the mountain. The 'Great Buddha Hall' in the sixth cave is famous. The Great Buddha is a semi-circular carved stone with clay sculpture, well-preserved above the abdomen, and the knees below seem to have been restored in later times. 📍 Wushan Shuilian Cave Wushan Shuilian Cave is a natural rock cave about 50 meters high and more than 20 meters deep, with a constant trickle inside. During rainy days, the water flows straight down from the eaves like a water curtain, hence the name. It combines bas-reliefs, niches, hanging sculptures, and murals, integrating Buddhist culture from the Northern Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, which is unique in the country. ✅ Recommended Food 💫 Tianshui Guagua: The texture is very soft, and it tastes spicy and refreshing with seasonings like sesame paste, chili oil, garlic paste, and vinegar. 💫 Tianshui Sa Fan: Sa Fan is made from corn and other grains, turned into a paste, and eaten with homemade pickles, sauerkraut, shredded potatoes, etc. 💫 Jiangshui: It has the effect of cooling and clearing heat. The local Jiangshui noodles are a specialty, with a delicious and slightly sour taste that you must try if you have the chance. 💫 Pork Fat Box: Crispy, fluffy, and richly flavored. ❗️❗ Important Notes ❗❗ ❇️️ The temperature difference between day and night in the northwest region is quite large, with frequent night rains, so it is recommended to bring a thicker coat and an umbrella.
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Maijishan Grottoes is not recommended for visits during long holidays.

Maijishan Grottoes is not recommended for visits during long holidays.

Located in the suburbs of Tianshui, more than an hour by high-speed rail from Lanzhou, it is the only one of the four major grottoes in China that has not been looted and destroyed by foreign invaders. It fully records the clay sculpture art style and development history of the Northern Dynasties, reflecting the fusion and collision of foreign Buddhist art and local culture. The West Cliff Buddha was originally built in the Northern Wei Dynasty, including the three statues of the Medicine King, of which most of the left side Bodhisattva has fallen off except for the skirt. The East Cliff Buddha was excavated in the Sui Dynasty and is the largest existing stone clay sculpture statue in Maijishan, which can be photographed from multiple angles. The climbing process of Maijishan requires going up and down the narrow stairs built along the mountain. If you do not visit the special caves, it takes about 2 hours, and those who are afraid of heights have certain adverse reactions. Opposite is the western vein of the Qinling Mountains, which is still green in early autumn, and the two mountains echo each other. It is not recommended to go to Maijishan during the peak tourist season and long holidays. Often encounter the situation where the queue time to climb the mountain exceeds the visit time, and sometimes you can't book the tickets for the day, which can easily bring a bad travel experience to tourists.
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A smiling Buddha statue means good luck is on the way.

A smiling Buddha statue means good luck is on the way.

North of the Qinling Mountains 📍 Explore the "Beautiful Buddhist Kingdom on the Cliff" Maijishan is located in Maiji District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, China. It is known as the "Oriental Sculpture Art Gallery" and is a solitary peak grotto. The Maijishan Grottoes were built between 384 and 417 AD. There are currently 221 caves, 10,632 clay sculptures and stone carvings, and more than 1,300 meters of murals. It is a World Cultural Heritage Site and one of the four major grottoes in China. Maijishan is named after its shape, which resembles a farmer's wheat stack. It is a solitary peak in the Xiaolong Mountains. Most of the niches in Maijishan are carved on cliffs 20–80 meters high and about 200 meters wide. The caves are connected by suspended plank roads, with the highest position having as many as twelve levels. Therefore, there is a saying among the people that there are "twelve niches." Among the ancient grotto construction projects, the Maijishan Grottoes are the most dangerous, forming a unique landscape of caves carved on cliffs and plank roads suspended in the air. ✅ Recommended caves to visit in Maijishan: • Special large caves: Cave 133 (Ten Thousand Buddha Cave), Cave 135 (Heaven Cave), and Cave 127. These caves are known for their grand scale and exquisite carvings. • Special small caves: Cave 043, Cave 044, Cave 062, Cave 074, Cave 078, Cave 102, Cave 115, Cave 121, Cave 123, Cave 155, Cave 76, and Cave 142. These caves have their own unique features. For example, Cave 74 and Cave 78 are the earliest caves in Maijishan, preserving relatively intact early statues and murals. • Ordinary caves: Cave 4 (Upper Seven Buddha Pavilion, also known as Sanhua Building), Cave 5, Cave 13 (East Cliff Buddha), Cave 98 (West Cliff Buddha), and Cave 165. Among them, Cave 4 and Cave 13 are the largest grottoes in Maijishan and are worth seeing. These caves represent the essence of Maijishan Grottoes art. Whether it is sculpture, murals, or architectural style, they are worth savoring. ✅ Recommended photography spots in Maijishan Grottoes: • Panoramic photography: You can take panoramic photos of Maijishan from the square or halfway up the mountain after getting off the shuttle bus. • Classic spots: On the uphill road from the tour bus to the grotto entrance, you can take classic panoramic photos of Maijishan along the way. • Inside the caves: Although most of the caves in Maijishan Grottoes are closed and can only be viewed through grid iron windows, the Buddha and Bodhisattva in Cave 062, the Niuer Hall in Cave 005, and the Shakyamuni statue in Cave 044 are all worth photographing. Please note that when taking photos, you should respect the cultural relic protection regulations and do not use equipment that may damage the cultural relics, such as flashlights.
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6-Day Tour of Longnan, Gannan, and Tianshui: A Detailed Guide to Exploring Northwest China

6-Day Tour of Longnan, Gannan, and Tianshui: A Detailed Guide to Exploring Northwest China

Longnan, Gannan, and Tianshui: A 6-day tour guide is here! Experience the unique cultural atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Come and explore this mysterious land with me! / 📅Route Overview: Day 1: Departure -> Hanzhong. Start a wonderful journey. After arriving in Hanzhong, get ready to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Day 2: Guan'e Valley. Stroll through the picturesque Guan'e Valley and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. Day 3: Langmu Temple Town. Visit the historic Langmu Temple and experience the profound cultural heritage. Day 4: Labrang Monastery. Find peace of mind in Labrang Monastery and appreciate the charm of Tibetan Buddhism. Day 5: Maijishan Grottoes. Visit Maijishan Grottoes and admire the splendor and exquisite ancient art. Day 6: Hanzhong -> Return. End a pleasant trip and return home with full memories. / Tips: 🎈Customs: Tibetans are hospitable. You can try butter tea and tsampa. Tibetan architecture and temples are worth visiting. 🍴Food Recommendations: Must-try yak meat, hand-rolled noodles, Tibetan dumplings, yak hot pot, and other local delicacies. 🛍️Specialty Prices: Tianshui Guagua and Jiangshui Noodles are local snacks at affordable prices. You can try them. ✈️Airport Transportation: Gannan has convenient transportation. Buses, taxis, or bicycles are good choices. Avoid peak hours for a smoother trip. 📷Check-in Points: Sangke Grassland, Yellow River Nine Bends, and other natural wonders are waiting for you to explore. Don't forget to take photos! 🌡️Climate: The weather in autumn is changeable. Remember to bring long clothes, trousers, hats, and a small umbrella just in case. I hope these tips will make your trip to Longnan, Gannan, and Tianshui more enjoyable and fulfilling! 😊 / Longnan, Gannan, and Tianshui: Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Looking forward to your next adventure! 🌄✨
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Visit Maijishan to see China's earliest transformation paintings!

Visit Maijishan to see China's earliest transformation paintings!

Maijishan Grottoes is a large grotto temple on the Silk Road. It was first built during the Later Qin of the Sixteen Kingdoms (384–417 AD) and is one of the representative grotto groups of the Northern Dynasties in China. Grotto 127 is the most famous of the Maijishan Grottoes. The Shanzi Jataka painting is composed of scenes such as the king's outing, hunting, accidentally shooting Shanzi who was fetching water, visiting blind parents, and the gods saving him. In Buddhist statues, Kasyapa and Ananda stand on the left and right of the Buddha as his disciples. Kasyapa is the oldest of the Buddha's ten disciples and is known as the "First of the Arhats." He is famous for his strict asceticism and meditation. The common fate bird has two heads and one body. It is said that "when one head prospers, the other prospers; when one head dies, the other dies." In Buddhist stories, the two heads of this bird are jealous of each other and fight, eventually eating poison and dying. The boy has one body and two heads, with a face like a full moon, reflecting the Mahayana Buddhist idea of "neither one nor two."
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Maijishan

Maijishan

Maijishan Grottoes, located in Maiji District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, is the core attraction of Maijishan Scenic Area. Maijishan Grottoes is located on the north side of the western end of the Qinling Mountains, a solitary peak in the Xiaolong Mountains, 142 meters high, named for its resemblance to a farmer's wheat stack. Maijishan Grottoes, together with Mogao Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes, and Yungang Grottoes, are known as the four major grottoes in China. Maijishan Grottoes was established during the Later Qin period of the Sixteen Kingdoms, and has undergone excavation and repair for more than 1600 years through more than ten dynasties such as the Northern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. There are currently 221 caves and 3938 various statues with 10632 bodies, and 979.54 square meters of murals. The statues preserved in the Maijishan Grottoes are mainly clay sculptures, retaining a large amount of physical materials in religion, art, architecture, etc., reflecting the characteristics of statues in various eras over a thousand years, reflecting the development and evolution of Chinese clay sculpture art, enriching the history of ancient Chinese culture, and providing rich materials and historical facts for future generations to study Chinese Buddhist culture, known as the 'Eastern Sculpture Exhibition Hall'.
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6-Day, 5-Night Self-Drive Tour of the Romantic Desolation of the Northwest

6-Day, 5-Night Self-Drive Tour of the Romantic Desolation of the Northwest

✨ I have to say, taking the whole family on a trip during the Lunar New Year is a real test of patience. ✨ Although there were some bumps along the way, we managed to complete the itinerary and experience the romantic desolation of the Northwest. 🎉 Day 1: Shanghai ✈️ Xi'an Visit the Terracotta Warriors Visit the Great Tang All Day Mall at night 🎉 Day 2: Xi'an 🚗 Yinchuan (8:00 departure, 7 hours) Yinchuan Guoqiang Shouzhuarou ✨ Play: Huaiyuan Night Market, Lanshan Park was under maintenance so we didn't see it. 🎉 Day 3: Yinchuan 🚗 Alxa Hero Festival Yinchuan Wuhu Crossing, CNY 1,200, we went to three lakes and couldn't go any further. Even the motion sickness medicine didn't help. The Helan Mountain Rock Art is worth seeing, but the ice sculptures inside are not that great. 🎉 Day 4: Yinchuan 🚘 Zhongwei (200 km, 3 hours) Zhongwei Desert Hotel ✨ Play: Western Xia Imperial Tombs, experience the culture of the Western Xia Dynasty from 1,000 years ago. Play at Shapotou 🎉 Day 5: Zhongwei 🚕 Lanzhou (300 km, 4 hours) Route 66, no one there during the off-season, great for photos. Lanzhou Danxia, we later found out that there are mountain view rooms in the scenic area, the view inside should be even better! 🎉 Day 6: Lanzhou 🚗 Tianshui (Qinling Tunnel) 🚗 Xi'an (600 km, 7 hours) Maijishan Grottoes
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Tianshui | Avoiding Crowds at Maijishan: A No-Wait Strategy

Tianshui | Avoiding Crowds at Maijishan: A No-Wait Strategy

Tianshui tourism is finally heating up! The most impressive part of this trip to Tianshui was not the spicy hot pot, but the Maijishan Grottoes—it's like a Buddhist realm on the sheer cliffs! ❗️How to enjoy a crowd-free scenic spot? (Don't go when it's crowded, or you'll be bumping heads with the person in front of you hhhhhhhh) Tips: 📍1. The scenic area stops admitting visitors at 4:30 PM, so we plan to enter around 4 PM. By then, most tourists have finished their tours and left, allowing us to enjoy the site without disturbance, peacefully admiring and taking photos! 📍2. Take the sightseeing bus up, because walking up the slope can be tiring and time-consuming 📍3. It gets cool in the mountains in the morning and evening, don't forget to bring a jacket 📍4. Those with extreme fear of heights should be cautious, as you have to climb steps in the air (which is also the greatness of the Maijishan Grottoes). I have a mild fear of heights, but it's still acceptable to me Wandering up and down the layered pathways, lingering among the statues, the colored sculptures of Maijishan always have an attractive power that makes people stop and linger. This power comes from the soul of the sculptures, sometimes innocent and cute, sometimes compassionate and approachable, always making one feel that this is the human world, not an unattainable religious realm.
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Maijishan Grottoes, a natural emoticon library

Maijishan Grottoes, a natural emoticon library

Maijishan Grottoes, a place I've longed for a long time. 😄 Everyone says that the expressions of the sculptures here are comparable to emoticons, which to me just feel more down-to-earth and lively. Some of the expressions on the sculptures seem to have appeared on the faces of neighbors' uncles and aunties as well. The grottoes mainly preserve clay sculptures, which have continuously evolved over the dynasties. From the early and late Northern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang to the Song dynasties. Despite my fear of heights, I still think it's very worthwhile to see these precious works of art. 📖 Maijishan Grottoes 📍 Located in Maijishan Scenic Area, Maiji Town, Maiji District, Tianshui City, Gansu Province 🚗 Take Tianshui bus routes 5, 16, 34, or 60 and get off at Maijishan Station. 💰 80 RMB per person (adult ticket, excluding ticket exchange with ID); sightseeing car round trip 15 RMB per ride
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Tianshui, Gansu! The big foodie girl randomly picked a hotel for a bite of spicy hot pot and it turned out to be unexpectedly good

Tianshui, Gansu! The big foodie girl randomly picked a hotel for a bite of spicy hot pot and it turned out to be unexpectedly good

The room prices fluctuate with the seasons and holidays. Dear friends, please be rational when following recommendations. 🏨 Name: Maiji Grand Hotel (Tianshui Railway Station Branch) ♡ The location is superb. The hotel is right on the right-hand side as you exit the station, less than a three-minute walk! The 34 bus at the door can take you directly to the Maijishan Grottoes Scenic Area, and the 6 bus can take you to explore the Tianshui Museum, Fuxi Temple, Hu's Folk House Folk Museum, Tianshui Ancient City... and the spicy hot pot line and many other buses start right downstairs!! There are many beef noodle shops and local spicy hot pot snacks nearby, close to Ma Yulin spicy hot pot and Fatty Fish, it's really in the center of food heaven🥹 There are also large commercial areas nearby, very lively~ ♡ The service experience is particularly good. As soon as you enter, you can smell the fragrance of aromatherapy, which instantly gives a sense of luxury~ The young lady at the front desk has a very good service attitude, always greeting with a smile, gave us small gifts, and even upgraded our room type for free. The rooms are clean and sanitary, and the soundproofing is also good, it's evident that this hotel puts the user's experience first~
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