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Gansu Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Itinerary & Deals | Trip.com | April 2026

About Gansu

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

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Things to do in Gansu

What to do

Looking for things to do in Gansu? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
4.7/533,448 Reviews
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Deserts
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7/531,686 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mogao Caves
Mogao Caves
4.4/510,520 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Guan City of Jiayuguan
Guan City of Jiayuguan
4.5/515,960 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5/52,863 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6/53,881 Reviews
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Museums
Exhibitions
Zha Ga Na
Zha Ga Na
4.3/53,545 Reviews
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Night view
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7/53,084 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Zhangye Buddha Temple
Zhangye Buddha Temple
4.7/54,467 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Dunhuang Museum
Dunhuang Museum
4.7/51,231 Reviews
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Museums
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6/52,300 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Encore Dunhuang
Encore Dunhuang
4.3/53,109 Reviews
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Performances

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Gansu, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Gansu dishes and foodie spots.
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Yue Shang Yue Taizhou seafood fine Cantonese cuisine
Yue Shang Yue Taizhou seafood fine Cantonese cuisine
5.0/524 Reviews
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Cantonese Cuisine
Avg. SEK433/person
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
4.3/5201 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. SEK82/person
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
4.7/5162 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. SEK88/person
Halal Song Shu Jia Beef Noodles (Zhengning Road Branch)
Halal Song Shu Jia Beef Noodles (Zhengning Road Branch)
4.8/575 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. SEK20/person
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
4.5/535 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. SEK92/person
De Yuan Chun Tang Beef Mian (Lanzhou Main Branch)
De Yuan Chun Tang Beef Mian (Lanzhou Main Branch)
5.0/51 Reviews
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Snacks
Avg. SEK28/person
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
4.7/5243 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. SEK127/person
DFG
DFG
4.6/5343 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. SEK43/person
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店)
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店)
4.4/57 Reviews
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Hot Pot
Avg. SEK112/person
Lao Ma Jia Guohua Halal Milk & Egg Rice Wine Dessert (Zhengning Road Branch)
Lao Ma Jia Guohua Halal Milk & Egg Rice Wine Dessert (Zhengning Road Branch)
4.1/5110 Reviews
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Bakeries
Filming Locations
Avg. SEK14/person
Ma Da Hu Zi Lamb (Main Branch)
Ma Da Hu Zi Lamb (Main Branch)
4.8/599 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
View of landmarks
Avg. SEK109/person
Ruji Barbecue
Ruji Barbecue
4.7/5139 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. SEK70/person

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