The notebook of Linxia et grottes de Bingling
Seek elegance in the details.
Muslim cultures, the Yellow River reservoir and Buddhist caves meet south of Lanzhou.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · River
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Linxia et grottes de Bingling
Muslim cultures, the Yellow River reservoir and Buddhist caves meet south of Lanzhou.
The discovery of Linxia and Bingling Caves is structured around Bingling Caves, Linxia Museum and Old Town of Bafang. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage and riverscapes, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Bingling Caves
- Linxia Museum
- Old town of Bafang
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Cave
Grottes de Bingling
Buddhist sculptures and paintings occupy a cliff accessible by the reservoir. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers itself with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Museum
Musée de Linxia
The museum presents fossils, ceramics and the history of communities in the south of Gansu. Collections and remains take time to go beyond a mere photographic stop; reserving a sufficient beach helps to understand their regional historical context.
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Vieille ville de Bafang
Mosques, courtyards and alleyways form the historic heart of the Linxia. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
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