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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Wuwei [2025]
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Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.4
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335 reviews
7.1
44.4 km from downtown
Phone 游客服务咨询0935-5817777
Address: Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Wuwei
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"I love this 'semi-wild' feeling! Plank roads intersect with wild paths. You can cross the river on stones and explore the hidden secrets by pushing aside vines. The fragrance of pine needles from the primeval forest fills your face. It's a perfect balance of adventure and safety! Hikers are ecstatic."
The scenery is beautiful, with forests, grasslands, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and snow-capped mountains. There's everything except the desert. Thank you for nature's gift.
Tiantishan Grottoes
4.5
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232 reviews
6.5
Based on 10 reviews
41.6 km from downtown
Phone 0935-2980219
Address: Dengshan Village, Middle Road Township, Liangzhou District, Wuwei City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Blue dragon & elephant & deer
Overlook Qilian Mountains & Ladder Lake
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As the originator of the grotto world, I personally feel that it is worth a visit. Although there is only one grotto to see, it is really shocking. The tour lasts less than an hour, but it is very helpful for understanding the entire grotto distribution and historical culture.
Walking up the viewing path, you will see the Giant Buddha, which is magnificent and shocking. At the foot of the Giant Buddha is the beautiful Huangyang River Reservoir. The water and the Buddha are quietly guarding it, and the magnificent beauty is striking.
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Confucian Temple Scenic Area In Wuwei City
4.5
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401 reviews
6.0
From US$ 4.19
Based on 9 reviews
Pedestrian Street/Temple of Literature | 616m from downtown
Phone 0935-2213836
Address: No.43 Chongwen Street, Liangzhou District, Wuwei City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Museum showcasing ancient Liangzhou artifacts
Ancient trees & historical artifacts
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The Wuwei Confucian Temple is located at No. 172, Chongwen Street, Liangzhou District, Wuwei City, Gansu Province. Construction began in 1437, the second year of the Zhengtong reign of the Ming Dynasty, and was completed in 1439.
The temple consists of three parts: Wenchang Palace in the east, the Confucian Temple in the middle, and the Confucian Academy in the west. The entire complex boasts a symmetrical layout and rigorous structure, forming a majestic palace-style complex. It has been dubbed the "crown of the Longyou academies," and is the largest and best-preserved Confucian temple in Northwest China, ranking among the three largest Confucian temples in China.
The most striking feature of the Wuwei Confucian Temple is the 44 plaques preserved in the Guiji Hall. These plaques cover various historical periods, from the Kangxi period to the Republic of China, and are masterpieces of ingenuity by accomplished writers and calligraphers. The calligraphy on these plaques, elegant and graceful, simple and powerful, is a truly breathtaking treasure of art. The plaques include inscriptions such as "Civilization of the World," "Book City Never Sleeps," and "Concentrate on Promoting Integrity." The two plaques, "Concentrate on Promoting Integrity" and "Book City Never Sleeps," are included in the collection "Famous Chinese Plaques."
The Wuwei Confucian Temple is not only a historical witness but also a spiritual sustenance for the people of Northwest China. It is a living cultural fossil, demonstrating that ancient education was not sterile, that the Silk Road was not solely about commerce, and that Northwest culture was not solely about desolation and ruggedness.
The Wuwei Confucian Temple, located at No. 172 Chongwen Street, Liangzhou District, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, was built in 1437, the second year of the Zhengtong reign of the Ming Dynasty. The temple comprises three parts: Wenchang Palace in the east, the Confucian Temple in the middle, and the Confucian Academy in the west, covering an area of 30,000 square meters. The symmetrical layout and rigorous structure of the entire complex create a majestic palace-like architectural complex. Dubbed the "crown of the Longyou academies," it is the largest and best-preserved Confucian temple in Northwest China and one of the three largest Confucian temples in China. Key attractions include Wenchang Palace, the Mountain Gate, the Chongsheng Shrine, the Dacheng Hall, the Ji Gate, the Lingxing Gate, the Zhuangyuan Bridge, the Panchi, and the Zunjing Pavilion.
The most striking plaques within the Wuwei Confucian Temple are found in the Guiji Hall, where they number 44. These plaques cover various historical periods from the Kangxi period to the Republic of China, and are masterpieces of ingenuity by accomplished writers and calligraphers. The calligraphy on these plaques, elegant and graceful, simple and vigorous, is truly a treasure of art, breathtakingly beautiful. The plaques include inscriptions such as "Civilization of the World," "Book City Never Sleeps," and "Concentrate on Promoting Integrity." The two plaques, "Concentrate on Promoting Integrity" and "Book City Never Sleeps," are included in the collection "Famous Chinese Plaques."
The Wuwei Confucian Temple is not only a witness to history but also a living cultural fossil. It shows us that ancient education was not sterile, that the Silk Road was not solely about commerce, and that Northwest culture was not solely about desolation and ruggedness.
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Liangzhou Baita Temple
4.5
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123 reviews
5.4
20.2 km from downtown
Phone 0935-2736599
Address: Ruins of Baita Temple, Baita Village, Wunan Town, Liangzhou District, Wuwei City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Visit one of the four Tibetan Buddhist temples in Liangzhou
White Pagoda Temple witnessed the historic Liangzhou Talks
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You must go and see the famous Liangzhou League in history. It is only suitable for self-driving tours. You cannot get a taxi back to the city at the scenic spot. There is a Liangzhou League Memorial Hall with detailed content and excellent tour guides.
Liangzhou Baita Temple has important historical value, mainly reflected in the following aspects: Witness of Tibet's belonging: In 1247, the Mongolian emperor Kuo Duan and Tibetan religious leader Sajia Banzhida held Liangzhou talks at the Baita Temple to reach an agreement on Tibet's conversion to the Mongolian hanate, Ending the nearly 400-year-old secession of Tibet, marking the official inclusion of Tibet in China's map. Promotion of national unity: The talks avoided war, made the Mongolian and Tibetan peoples live in harmony, and made friendly exchanges mainstream, laying the foundation for the subsequent Yuan Dynasty and successive central governments to govern Tibet. Tibetan Buddhism Communication Center: Baita Temple is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Liangzhou in the Yuan Dynasty. Sajia Banzhida preached here, promoting the spread of Tibetan Buddhism in the mainland, and becoming a center for multi-ethnic religious and cultural exchanges such as Mongolian Tibetan and Han. Multicultural integration: As a heavy town on the Silk Road, Liangzhou Baita Temple witnessed the exchange and integration of agricultural civilization and nomadic civilization, Central Plains culture and Tibetan Buddhist culture, reflecting the characteristics of Chinese culture in a pluralistic one. Patriotism Education Base: In 2006, the former site of the "Liangzhou Talks" in the White Pagoda Temple was named the National National Solidarity and Progress Education Base by the National Civil Affairs Committee, becoming an important place for patriotism education and national unity education.
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Jiumo Luoshisi
4.8
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38 reviews
5.3
Pedestrian Street/Temple of Literature | 487m from downtown
Address: Gonghe St, Liangzhou Qu, Wuwei Shi, Gansu Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Explore a millennium of Buddhist history
Copy Buddhist scriptures and feel the charm of Buddhism
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The value of Kumarajiva Temple lies in the following:
1. Historical Value
Witnessing the spread of Buddhism to the East: Kumarajiva Temple was where the eminent monk Kumarajiva of the Western Regions resided and preached in Liangzhou. Here, he studied Chinese, researched Chinese classics, and translated numerous Buddhist texts, laying the foundation for the spread and development of Buddhism in China.
Witnessing historical events: The Luoshu Temple Pagoda and related inscriptions preserved within the temple are important artifacts for studying Buddhist history and culture, and are of great value in understanding the ancient religious and cultural exchanges between China and the West.
2. Cultural Value
Unique Architectural Style: Kumarajiva Temple boasts a rigorous architectural layout, with Tang Dynasty-style red bricks, green tiles, carved beams, and painted pillars, creating a sense of transport back to the heyday of the Tang Dynasty a thousand years ago.
Promoted Cultural Exchange: As a key hub for cultural exchange between China and the West along the Silk Road, Kumarajiva Temple bears witness to the flourishing cultural exchange between the East and the West in ancient my country and serves as a concentrated display of the prosperity and flourishing of Buddhist culture in Hexi. Enriching Chinese Vocabulary: Kumarajiva was proficient in both Chinese and several languages from the Western Regions. His translations of Buddhist scriptures were accurate in meaning and fluent in prose, contributing to the enrichment and development of Chinese vocabulary. Common Chinese terms such as "compassion," "world," "enlightenment," and "sea of suffering" all originated from his translations.
Third, Religious Value
A Buddhist Holy Site: The Luoshi Temple Pagoda, which houses the tongue relic of Kumarajiva, is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists and an important platform for the dissemination and exchange of Buddhist culture.
A Reflection of Religious Integration: Kumarajiva Temple witnessed the historical exploration of the collision, exchange, and integration of foreign religions with Chinese culture, a vivid example of the Sinicization of religion.
Kumarajiva Temple is not only a Buddhist temple with a profound historical heritage, but also a testament to the exchange and integration of Chinese and foreign cultures. Its historical, cultural, religious, and tourism value make it an indispensable part of China's cultural heritage.
Wuwei Moroshi Temple is located at No. 53 North Street, Liangzhou District, Wuwei City, Gansu Province. It was built in the post-East Jin Liang Dynasty (386-403). It was a 17-year-old place where Chinese Buddhist Jingda translator Moroshi first entered the mainland. It has a history of more than 1600 years. The Temple of the Gomorash was built to commemorate the achievements of the high monks of the Western Regions, and translated the classics of the Buddha and the Buddhist teachings. It is a precious relics of studying Wuliang culture, Han Chinese Buddhism and Western Buddhism. The contribution of Gomorash is mainly reflected in the translation of Buddhist scriptures, Buddhist communication and talent training: he pioneered the translation of Buddhist scriptures, focusing on conveying the essence of Buddhist scriptures, rather than word-for-word translation, so that the translation is more in line with the Chinese expression habits. In the translation process, he introduced many Sanskrit words, enriching the vocabulary of Chinese, such as "Bodhisattva", "cause", "relaxation", "words", "world", "cross-shore", etc., which are still used today. He combines Buddhist teachings with Chinese traditional culture and promotes the localization of Buddhism in China. It laid the foundation for the spread of Buddhism in China. As an important cultural envoy of the Silk Road, he promoted cultural exchanges between the West and the Central Plains, allowing Buddhist culture to spread in a broader range. He cultivated a large number of excellent Buddhist talents such as Taosheng, monks and monks, Taorong, Seng Zhao, etc., they later became the ancestors of the Buddhist sect, which had a profound impact on the development of Buddhism.
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Hexi Metropolis
4.2
/5
20 reviews
5.2
From US$ 2.80
Pedestrian Street/Temple of Literature | 1.7 km from downtown
Phone 0935-6285888
Address: 武威市凉州区雷台东路与滨河路交汇处
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Wuwei
Highlights:
Explore the Bronze Galloping Horse Site at Leitai Park of Wuwei
Immerse yourself in Han Dynasty culture in the AR hall
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Hexi Metropolis, located at the intersection of Leitai East Road and Binhe Road in Liangzhou District, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, is a comprehensive urban central cultural and tourist attraction integrating heritage preservation, tourism, cultural exhibitions, leisure and entertainment, and supporting public service facilities. Wuwei, formerly known as Liangzhou, was a key hub on the ancient Silk Road and a regional center throughout history. It served as the capital of the Former Liang, Later Liang, Southern Liang, Northern Liang, and Daliang dynasties, earning it the nickname "The Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties." During its heyday, it was known as "Guzang in the north and Jiankang in the south."
Leveraging the historical and cultural resources of Leitai, the scenic area has created three experience halls: the Great Han Fu, the Heavenly Horse Song, and the Liangzhou Ci. These sculptures depict historical scenes such as the Heavenly Horse, Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, and Huo Qubing's expeditions, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the heyday of the Han and Tang dynasties. The scenic area also incorporates intangible cultural heritage performances such as drum-beating and re-engraved paper-cutting. The area has also fostered a research and study base and hosted activities such as the "Ten Thousand Students Tour Wuwei" program, further enriching the cultural tourism consumption chain. Key attractions include:
The Han Dynasty Fu Pavilion: Focusing on Han culture, it showcases the history, culture, and art of the Han Dynasty through modern technology.
The Tianma Song Pavilion: Focusing on Tianma culture, it showcases the historical roots and cultural connotations of Wuwei as the hometown of Tianma.
The Liangzhou Ci Pavilion: Based on the Tang Dynasty poem "Liangzhou Ci," this exhibition allows visitors to experience the millennia-old charm of Liangzhou culture through poetic and cultural experiences.
The Xiliang Grand Theater: Presents immersive performances such as "Tianma Xing," providing visitors with a spectacular audio-visual experience.
In 2024, Hexi Metropolis (formerly Han Tang Tianma City) was selected as one of the "2024 National New Consumption Scene Typical Cases" released by the National Development and Reform Commission, becoming the only cultural and tourism complex in Gansu Province to be selected. Thanks to its rich nighttime cultural and tourism activities, Hexi Metropolis was successfully selected as one of the third batch of national-level nighttime cultural and tourism consumption clusters. With its profound historical and cultural heritage, rich cultural experiences and wonderful performances, Hexi Metropolis has become an important tourist business card for Wuwei City and even Gansu Province, attracting many tourists to visit.
Wuwei Hexi Metropolitan Scenic Area is located in Liangzhou District, Wuwei City, Gansu Province. It is a comprehensive scenic area integrating historical and cultural experience, leisure and entertainment, and tourism. Wuwei, formerly known as Liangzhou, is located at the eastern end of the Hexi Corridor. It is known as the "Hexi Metropolitan" and is an important node city on the ancient Silk Road.
Relying on the historical and cultural resources of Leitai, the scenic area has created three experience halls, "Han Fu", "Tianma Song" and "Liangzhou Ci", and displays historical scenes such as Tianma, Zhang Qian's departure from the Western Regions, and Huo Qubing's expedition through sculpture groups. Modern technological elements such as the water curtain light show in the scenic area bring tourists a visually shocking experience.
Wuwei Hexi Metropolitan Scenic Area is not only a good place for tourism, but also an important window to understand ancient Chinese history and culture.
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