The notebook of Tianshui et Maijishan
Breathe in the rhythm of altitudes.
Buddhist caves, temples and humid climate mark the eastern end of Gansu.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Mountain
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Tianshui et Maijishan
Buddhist caves, temples and humid climate mark the eastern end of Gansu.
The discovery of Tianshui and Maijishan is structured around the caves of Maijishan, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Museum. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage and mountain reliefs, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Maijishan Caves
- Yuquan Temple
- Tianshui Museum
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
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 Maijishan
Bridges connect hundreds of caves carved in an isolated cliff. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Temple
Temple Yuquan
A Taoist ensemble occupies a wooded hill north of the old center. The place remains culturally sensitive and is discovered with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Museum
Musée de Tianshui
The collections present archaeology of the Upper Wei and regional heritage. The collections and remains take time to exceed a mere photographic stop; reserving a sufficient beach helps to understand their regional historical context.
Practical tips
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