Tianshui is not just about spicy hot pot

The spicy hot pot of Tianshui has become explosively popular, even attracting 'southern little potatoes' from thousands of miles away to come and taste it. Since you're here, how can you miss these must-visit attractions? The picture shows the beautiful scenery of the ancient city of Tianshui. Below is a carefully arranged three-day tour itinerary: Day 1: Tianshui - Fuxi Temple - Hu's Residence - Tianshui City Museum - Nanguo Temple - Ancient City of Tianshui; Day 2: Tianshui - Maijishan - Xianrenya - Jingtusi; Day 3: Tianshui - Wushan Shuilian Cave - Lashao Temple - Gangu Daxiang Mountain. Introduction to Maijishan: Maijishan, this peak located at the western end of the Qinling Mountains, is not only a national scenic spot and a 5A-level tourist attraction but also a key national cultural heritage site. It is situated in the Xiaolong Mountain forest area of the eastern section of the Western Qinling Mountains and is named for its shape, which resembles a wheat stack. The mountain is 142 meters high, with a Sui Dynasty relic brick pagoda standing at the top, surrounded by ancient white pine trees. Carved into the cliffs are 209 caves spanning over 1600 years, containing 7866 clay and stone sculptures and more than 1300 square meters of murals, making the Maijishan Grottoes one of China's four major grottoes, hailed as the 'exhibition hall of Eastern sculpture'. Introduction to Fuxi Temple: Tianshui Fuxi Temple, also known as 'Taihao Palace', is a temple complex built during the Ming and Qing dynasties specifically for the worship of Fuxi, the cultural progenitor of the Chinese nation. It was founded in the 19th year of the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty (1483 AD) and covers a total area of 35,000 square meters. It is the most completely preserved and earliest temple dedicated to Fuxi in China, known as 'the First Temple of Huaxia'. It has been listed as a key national cultural heritage site and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Introduction to Daxiang Mountain: Gangu Daxiang Mountain is located 2.5 kilometers southwest of the county seat of Gangu County, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, on the Wenqi Mountain at the western end of the Qinling Mountains. It is a key national cultural heritage site and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. It is an important cultural relic in the southeastern part of Gansu on the ancient Silk Road, combining the artistic charm of grottoes and ancient architecture. Introduction to Shuilian Cave: The Shuilian Cave Grottoes of Wushan were first built during the Later Qin period of the Sixteen Kingdoms and were constructed through the Northern Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, and Yuan dynasties. The main attractions include Shuilian Cave, Lashao Temple, and Thousand Buddha Cave, all of which are key national cultural heritage sites. Shuilian Cave is located on the cliff on the east side of the axe-shaped Shifu Mountain, a natural arch cave about 50 meters long, 30 meters high, and 20 meters deep. During the rainy season, the spring water and rainwater from the top and walls of the cave converge and flow down, forming a waterfall like a string of pearls, hence the name Shuilian Cave.