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Gansu Travel Guide

Stretching across deserts, grasslands, and mountains, Gansu Province is one of China’s most diverse and underrated travel destinations. It’s home to everything from the rainbow-colored Zhangye Danxia landforms to the ancient Buddhist caves of Dunhuang, and yes—the majestic Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui.

Once a vital part of the Silk Road, Gansu is where Chinese, Tibetan, and Central Asian cultures meet. Travelers can wander through Tibetan villages, explore relics from the Tang Dynasty, or sip yak butter tea in remote mountain towns. Whether you’re into spiritual heritage or wild landscapes, this guide will help you plan an unforgettable Gansu journey.

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How to get to Maijishan Grottoes from Xi'an
Posted inChina Destination Guides Tianshui Travel Guide Xi'an Travel Guide

How to Get to Maijishan Grottoes from Xi’an: Highlights & Tips

Now that you know exactly how to get to Maijishan Grottoes from Xi'an, you’re more than ready to experience one of China’s most awe-inspiring hidden gems.
Posted by Ruqin China Travel February 27, 2026
Xiahe Travel Guide
Posted inChina Road Trips Lanzhou Travel Guide

Xiahe Travel Guide: Map, Scenic Routes, Highlights and Travel Tips

Tucked away in the poetic highlands of Gansu, Xiahe County (夏河县) is the spiritual heart of the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (甘南藏族自治州)—and a place that truly feels worlds away. Come walk with me through this Xiahe travel guide as we explore the wonders of Xiahe County together.
Posted by Ruqin China Travel October 14, 2025
Lanzhou Travel Guide
Posted inChina Destination Guides Lanzhou Travel Guide

Lanzhou Travel Guide: Map, Highlights and Travel Tips

If you're craving a journey into the soul of northwestern China, Lanzhou (兰州) is calling. Perched along the Yellow River, Lanzhou City was once a vital link on the ancient Silk Road—and it still hums with that timeless energy. Welcome to my Lanzhou Travel Guide—a journey into the heart of Gansu, China’s wild northwest.
Posted by Ruqin China Travel October 12, 2025
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