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Northern Cave Temple
The North Grotto Temple, commonly known as the Great Buddha Temple, is one of the four major grottoes in Gansu. The North Grotto Temple is backed by Qingshan Mountain and faces Biliu. On the ochre-red rock cliff with a length of 12 meters and a height of 20 meters, 295 cave niches from the Northern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Song and Qing dynasties were excavated. , There are 2125 statues of various sizes, the caves are densely populated, shaped like a peak room, 20 meters high and 120 meters long. It is a relatively rich grotto in Longdong area. The grottoes are divided into upper, middle and lower layers, among which the 165th cave is the larger one, which is a large cave with the content of the seven Buddhas. The statues of the Seven Buddhas are magnificent and exquisite, solemn and solemn, without losing the brilliance and charm of the statues of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Maitreya Bodhisattva carved with the seven Buddhas, the riding statue Bodhisattva, and the Asura holding the sun and the moon are all works of art. In addition, there is also a statue of the Northern Zhou Dynasty in Cave 240, which shows a simple and solemn demeanor. There are many caves in the Tang Dynasty in the North Grottoes Temple. The most representative one is the No. 32 cave built in the first year of Wu Zetian's Ruyi year (AD 692). The large and small statues in the cave have plump faces, beautiful eyes and affectionate eyes, and they are moving, and their postures are moving. They can be called the works of art in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. There are also more than 150 inscriptions of Sui, Tang, Song, Jin, Xixia, Yuan and other dynasties in the cave, which are treasures for studying history and calligraphy.Qingyang · 14.6km from downtown
Qingyang Ancient City Ruins
Qingyang Ancient City Ruins is located in Qingcheng County, Qingyang City, Gansu Province, borderingZhouzulingto the north andYaowangdong Villageto the south, stretching 3.2 km from north to south, and covering an area of approx. 1270 mu.Qingcheng County · 3.4km from downtown
Xiaokongtong
Xiaokongtong Mountain in Xifeng is named after its relationship with Pingliang Kongtong Mountain and is also called "Sister Mountain". The scenery here is different in four seasons. It is a "natural specimen garden" in the Loess Plateau of Longdong and a rare scenic tourist destination in the loess gully area. Textual research shows that in the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty, Xiaokongtong was well-known as a religious resort. The main areas and attractions are the ancient farming scenic spot, the Wuliangtai scenic spot, the sightseeing agriculture demonstration park in the Xiaoxi Lake scenic spot, the folk museum, the Shenquan Villa, the Sanqing Hall, the Grand Stage, the Guanyin Pavilion, the cave villa, the Qibo Memorial Hall, the Sishui Tea House, and the Forest of Steles Gallery. And the China Cave Expo Hall.Qingyang · 5.3km from downtown
Huanzhou Ancient City Scenic Area
Huan County · 2.1km from downtown
Maweiyi Qingzhou Ancient City Amusement Park
Qingcheng County · 2.4km from downtown
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, also known as the Terracotta Army, is located about 1.5 kilometers east of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and forms part of the extensive necropolis. There were more than a thousand terracotta soldiers unearthed here, each with a different facial expression. Standing before the massive underground army, you will feel the extraordinary might of the Qin Emperor that enabled him to unify six warring states two thousand years ago. The Qin Emperor Ying Zheng began building the mausoleum for himself at the age of 13. Nearly 720000 men and 38 years were required to complete this vast project.China · Xi'an
Shaanxi History Museum
History background: Shaanxi History Museum is located in the northwest of the Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an. It is one of the landmark attractions of Xi'an. The museum was planned in 1983, started in the summer of 1986, and officially opened on June 20, 1991. It was named Shaanxi History Museum. In 2016, Shaanxi History Museum was selected as "China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage" by the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Chinese Architectural Society. Museum Features: Shaanxi History Museum is a large modern museum, and its completion marks a new milestone in the development of China's museum industry. This museum is a Tang-style building complex with a "central hall and four corner towers". The main and secondary buildings are well-organized, the heights are staggered, and the momentum is solemn. It integrates national traditions, local characteristics and the spirit of the times. The museum covers an area of 65,000 square meters, and houses more than 380,000 cultural relics ranging from simple stone tools used in the initial stage of ancient humans to various artifacts in social life before 1840, covering a time span of more than one million years. The cultural relics are not only numerous and diverse, but also of high quality and wide value. The collections in the museum are dazzling and exquisite. It is an art hall that showcases the history and culture of Shaanxi and ancient Chinese civilization, and is known as the "Pearl of the Ancient Capital, the Treasure House of China." There are many treasures in the museum, including bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, pottery figurines from various dynasties, gold and silver utensils from the Han and Tang dynasties, and murals from Tang tombs. Most of them are treasures from the prosperous periods of the Han and Tang dynasties, and some of them are fine items that are prohibited from leaving the country. Collection treasures: There are three exhibition halls in the center of the museum. The first exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the prehistoric civilization of Lantian ape-man 1.15 million years ago to the Qin Dynasty; the second exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the Han Dynasty and the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties; and the third exhibition hall is mainly cultural relics from the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Each exhibition hall has its own treasure. There are special exhibition halls on the east and west sides of the central hall. On the west side, there is a "Special Exhibition of Tang Dynasty Treasures (Treasure Hall, Cultural Relics Unearthed in Hejiacun)", where many fine gold and silver wares from the heyday of the Tang Dynasty were transferred to be exhibited. On the east side, there is a "Treasures of Tang Dynasty Murals Exhibition", which exhibits a number of authentic Tang Dynasty tomb murals. The tripod The tripod is placed in the first exhibition hall at the entrance of the museum, and it can be said to be the treasure of the first exhibition hall. The replica is placed here, and the original is kept in the warehouse. Inscription on the outer wall: The inscription "All under heaven is the king's land; all the people are the king's subjects" reflects the land ownership system in the Western Zhou Dynasty. There are four lines of inscriptions with 28 characters on the inner wall of the Yi Ding. The general meaning is: In early August of a certain year, Wang Jiang took back the land originally given to Shi Lu and gave it to Yi, who then made this tripod to commemorate it. Queen's Seal: One of the treasures worth seeing in the second exhibition hall is the jade seal of the empress of the Han Dynasty, which is displayed separately. The seal is made of Xinjiang Hetian mutton-fat jade and is engraved with a Chihu, symbolizing royal power. Three-color camel figurines carrying music: This world-famous tri-color camel figurine carrying music is located in the third exhibition hall of Shaanxi History Museum. Its overall appearance and color are well preserved. There are seven men sitting on the camel's back, holding different musical instruments in their hands. Among them, the figurine holding the clapboard is listening attentively, as if intoxicated by the wonderful music. The woman in the middle is performing, and the camel opens its mouth wide and looks up to the sky, as if it is also singing with its master. Gold-inlaid animal head agate cup: This cultural relic, located in the special exhibition "Tang Dynasty Relics Special Exhibition", is one of the first 64 national treasures listed by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage that are never allowed to be exhibited abroad. There are also many other treasures such as black-glazed oil-drip bowls, green-glazed porcelain pots with handles, gilded silver bamboo-joint copper incense burners, gold bowls with mandarin duck and lotus petal patterns, and so on.China · Xi'an
Nanzuo Site
There are 9 large-scale rammed earth platform foundations at Nanzuo site, and the No. 1 foundation site of a large-scale building in the north has been excavated. The No. 1 foundation site is the foundation site of the ground building, which is rectangular, 33.5 meters long and 18.8 meters wide. There are rammed wooden bone walls on three sides. There is an east-west partition wall in the center of the house, which divides the house into two parts. The wall has three doorways with a width of 1.6 meters, which connect the front and back, forming a front hall and back room structure. There is a large stove in the back room near the partition wall. The floor of the house is white and grey. There is a water-scattering platform outside the house, and a drainage ditch outside the platform. Both the platform and the ditch are barbecued. There are several small houses around the foundation of No. 1. The large-scale building site discovered at the Nanzuo site has a magnificent structure and is similar to the large-scale building site in Qin'an Dadiwan, indicating that it is another high-level central site in the Jing and Wei areas, and has an important history for the study of the social form of China's Yangshao culture. value.Qingyang · 4.2km from downtown
yao wang dong yang sheng xiao zhen
Qingcheng County · 2.7km from downtown
Ziwuling Hillside
Zhengning · 26.5km from downtown
Free things to do in Qingyang
Northern Cave Temple
Qingyang · 14.6km from downtownQingyang Ancient City Ruins
Qingcheng County · 3.4km from downtownXiaokongtong
Qingyang · 5.3km from downtownHuanzhou Ancient City Scenic Area
Huan County · 2.1km from downtownMaweiyi Qingzhou Ancient City Amusement Park
Qingcheng County · 2.4km from downtownEmperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
China · Xi'anImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeShaanxi History Museum
China · Xi'anNanzuo Site
Qingyang · 4.2km from downtownyao wang dong yang sheng xiao zhen
Qingcheng County · 2.7km from downtownZiwuling Hillside
Zhengning · 26.5km from downtown
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What travellers say about Qingyang
边远地区7 August 2020
5.0
As one of the four major grottoes in Gansu, the 7 Buddha Caves are so shocking and well preserved that it is worth a visit. However, Qingyang does not pay much attention to this attraction. The overall development is relatively simple and the icons on the road are not particularly clear. It is recommended that Qingyang pay attention to the overall development of the North Grottoes Temple.
Northern Cave Temple
行走毛毛3 October 2026
4.0
Strictly speaking, this place cannot be called an archaeological site because it was completely restored by human hands. Although it looks beautiful at night, it is rather ordinary during the day. The lights at night always evoke many different fantasies.
Qingyang Ancient City Ruins
M29***6222 April 2020
5.0
Xiaokongtong Mountain is located in Dongzhi Township, Xifeng District, Qingyang City, Gansu Province. It is named after its relationship with Kongtong Mountain in Pingliang and is called "Sister Mountain". It is also called Wuliang Mountain and Phoenix Mountain because of the Wuliang Patriarch Temple, the god of the mountain, and the shape of the mountain that looks like a phoenix lying in its nest.
Xiaokongtong
虎虎升胃19 March 2023
5.0
First of all, it is free. There is a Taoist temple on the mountain, a general platform on the back mountain, a lake, and a mutton health city. A lot of money has been invested, the scenery is OK, and it is good to eat and play with children. See the pictures below for yourself.
Huanzhou Ancient City Scenic Area
微风19 July 2021
4.0
Man-made commercial scenic spots, similar to Jinli and Kuanzhai Alley in Sichuan, and Ciqikou in Chongqing. There are many sculptures in the scenic area with a wide range of cultural connotations, and many interesting entertainment facilities have been added. It is worth a visit. I took a few photos during the day.
Maweiyi Qingzhou Ancient City Amusement Park
138***8114 October 2026
5.0
A treasure trove of tour guides! When visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, look for "Sister Yuan - Consort Yuan"! She is familiar with Pit 1, 2, and 3 of the Terracotta Warriors and the anniversary exhibition. She can explain many archaeological details in a simple and easy-to-understand way, suitable for both adults and children. There is no hard selling throughout the tour. Highly recommended.
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
M32***0713 October 2026
5.0
The Shaanxi History Museum truly lives up to its reputation as a must-visit museum in Xi'an! The atmosphere is fantastic, and it's packed with national treasures. Free reservations make it excellent value. You can learn about a thousand years of history while viewing the artifacts. The staff are very attentive, and you'll gain a wealth of historical knowledge. A must-see when you're in Xi'an! 👍
Shaanxi History Museum
王先生独自旅行9 June 2026
5.0
P.S.: I really want to say something! Discovered in 1957, first excavated in 1984! But! Why is it still so desolate! And I was quite disappointed after visiting. It really was just sightseeing, and there were very few people and tourists. I'm really puzzled... I'm not trying to complain, I just want to say, can't this 5000-year-old historical treasure be treated seriously, so that more people can see it and understand this history? (This is my personal opinion, please don't criticize if you disagree.)
Brief Introduction:
I. Located in Qingyang, Gansu Province, on the Loess Plateau, lies the Nanzuo Site, a late Yangshao Culture capital city dating back approximately 5000 years.
II. The Nanzuo Site is located in Nanzuo Village, Houguanzhai Town, Xifeng District, Qingyang City, Gansu Province, situated on the Dongzhiyuan (the largest plateau on the Loess Plateau) on the left bank of the Puhe River, a tributary of the Jinghe River. It is a central urban settlement of the late Neolithic Yangshao Culture (5100–4700 years ago).
III. Discovery and Protection: Discovered in 1957, listed as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit in 2001, and selected as one of the Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of 2025 in 2026.
Nanzuo Site
_CF***402 September 2023
4.0
In early autumn, the Ziwuling Forest Park is full of lush greenery. Walking in the park, you can smell the fragrance of plants and trees everywhere. Strolling along the plank road, you will be surrounded by cool mist, walking through the dense forest, listening to the melodious birdsong in the forest, and smelling the fresh air washed by water vapor. Even your mood will be relaxed in the fresh scenery.
Ziwuling Hillside
