Location: Tianshui
Top Things to do in Tianshui
Top 10 Things to do in Tianshui, China
Tianshui is the second-largest city in Gansu Province, China. Its population is approximately 3.5 million. The city and its surroundings have played an important role in the early history of China, as still visible in the form of historic sites.
Restaurants in Tianshui
1. Maiji Shan Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By JosePablin - Picton, New Zealand
My God what a hidden treasure off the beaten track of China. We arrived into Tianshui by slow sleeper train from Xian. Quite a large city considering its remote and in the middle of nowhere. There was hardly any pollution here compared to Henan Province. We were by far the only two westerners in town the entire time and quite an attraction to the rest of the locals. We took a taxi from out hotel in Tianshui and we hired the driver for the entire day. From the very main entrance where you purchase the tickets do not walk whatever you do just take the electric bus as its a very far walk to the base of the mountain and uphill in the heat of the 40C summer we were visiting. Once you get to the base of the mountain there are lots of lovely chinese locals selling some great food and drinks to try. After all when in China be brave and eat some of the stuff the locals prepare in the streets. Lots of great souvenirs along the trail to the top of the mountain specially the one and only lady that hands paint the bamboo fans herself. Then finally the magic and beauty of the Maaji mountain temple, lots of stairs to climb up and down and breath taking views surrounding you. An incredible and magical place specially on a nice sunny blue skies day as the day we visited in August.
2. Xiaolong Mountain National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor China Member
这是听同事说的这个地方，他说很少有人知道这个地方他感觉不错介绍我们去，我们是自驾去的，虽然远了点，不过路上的风景确实很美，到了景区更是美不胜收，主要是很自然，人也少，民乐苹果梨，民乐大蒜都是徽县三滩当地的特产，自己买了点，挺好吃的。
3. Maiji Mountain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
4. Fuxi Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Reece V - Newmarket, Ontario Canada
Another temple,yawn.. There was also a museum with the usual old vases etc. What made the visit worthwhile was seeing the local population interacting with each other outside the temple grounds. Men and women were playing games and gambling, while others gathered to play music with standers by joining in to sing. It was wonderful to watch the locals enjoying the afternoon. There was also a wood carver in a shop making the greatest sculptures from driftwood.
5. Hu's Family Ancient Residential Architectures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By auntiedoris - Ipoh, Malaysia
We visited this family garden which was fantastic. No entrance fees and the underground store is a must see spot. This was the place where they stored their treasures and food. They could also escaped to the other building on the other side of the road.
6. Tianshui Immortal Cliff
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By AikenBill - South Carolina
This is a very Taoist experience. Do not expect wondrous, lavishness carved and prfewseerved monuments. My sense of the experience was one to appreciate the grandeur an tranquility of the surroundings and long hike.
7. Nanguo Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By xanctum - 栃木
天水市街のはずれの方にあります。李広墓と近いので、セットで観光するとよいでしょう。詩聖・杜甫ゆかりの寺として知られ、杜甫が作った漢詩の碑もあります。
緑豊かな静かな環境で高台にあり、天水市街の眺めがよいです。
8. Elephant Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleenlim - Singapore, Singapore
Tianshui has other attractions besides Maijishan grottoes! 87 km from the Tianshui Railway Station is the Elephant Mountain where one can enjoy the greenery as well as the clay statue of Sakyamuni carved onto the mountain more than 300 years and four dynasties. The blue moustache was added by a merchant who had promised to return if he succeeded in his business. Of unique significance are the hole niches on the cliff, a chancel and the Buddhist niche for the monks to practice Buddhism.
9. Yuquan Taoist Temple
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Pursuitman - Woodbury Salterton, United Kingdom
This is not just a single temple but a stunningly beautiful mountainside with walks through wooded areas and alongside lakes with many shrines and photogenic buildings and Bridges. The nearby village seems to exist purely on the sale of incense which is burnt in vast quantities outside the temple. A small monk walks around chanting while carrying a large stone above his head. He's quite happy to let visitors try to lift it, it's heavy! Lots to see and there is a small area of street food carts if hunger sets in. This attraction is some distance from Yichang but well worth a visit.
10. Guatai Mountain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Cris D
Sensación relajante al llegar a la cima y ver el pequeño templo. Buenas vistas. Mal acceso (no conseguimos llegar en bus desde Tiasnshui, por lo que tuvimos que acordar ir y volver con un taxi). Muy agradable y único, ya que no encontramos ni un sólo turista, sólo 3 personas que se habían acercado a rezar.
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