Tianshui Ancient City

Tianshui in Gansu is a city with a long history and profound cultural heritage, boasting numerous historical relics, natural scenery, and a rich food culture. It's a place well worth visiting. 🚘What can you do in Tianshui? 🉑Maiji Mountain Grottoes 🉑Immortal Cliff 🉑Tianshui Ancient City 🉑Fuxi Temple 🉑Yuquan Taoist Temple 🉑North and South Mansions 🉑Nanguo Temple 🌺Must-try delicacies: Guagua, pork fat boxes, ranran, cold noodles, Tianshui mixed stew, potato balls, barbecue, flatbread, noodles, and in summer, you must try jiangshui noodles and sweet wheat germ ✔Highly recommend the sweet wheat germ milk tea, a must-drink ✔Fatty fish hot pot, a must-eat ✔Tianshui spicy hot pot, a must-eat ✔Yusheng Alley for breakfast, Guangming Street night market for late-night snacks Tianshui is really a city with unique characteristics A city you'll want to visit again Not only for the food but also for the cultural landscapes! Tianshui is great, I'll come again next time!

Visit Tianshui, have a bowl of spicy hot pot, slurp some handmade noodles, and feel the atmosphere of the birthplace of Emperor Xuan. Explore the Maijishan Grottoes, the dazzling Buddhist country on the cliffs, and take a trip to the ancient city of Tianshui to feel the ancient and modern times hidden in the alleys. Come to Lanzhou, slurp a bowl of beef noodles, add an egg or some side dishes, it seems hard to find such a taste outside of Gansu. Walk along the Zhongshan Bridge, feel the evening breeze by the Yellow River, and view the night scene of the White Pagoda Mountain. Go to Wuwei, listening to the Wuwei three-wheel cart sounds quite nice, a bowl of Xing noodles, a plate of cured meat, and a cup of Fucha tea. Listen to the story of the 'Horse Stepping on a Flying Swallow,' view the scenery of the South Gate, stroll through the night market of Ming and Qing Street, and feel the breeze of Tianma Lake. Travel to Zhangye, the Rainbow Danxia, nature's palette, National Geographic's eyeshadow palette, a huge canvas painted by nature, and the fatty pork belly. Visit the old street of Zhangye, feel the wind of Zhangye, and look at the night scene of Zhangye. Arrive in Dunhuang, you must try the Dunhuang barbecue, where the Crescent Lake is known as 'one of the unique views beyond the Great Wall.' Experience camel riding on the sand, a great place for desert tourism. Climbing the Mingsha Mountain is tiring, but the sunset at Crescent Lake is really beautiful. There are also the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, each Buddha statue, each mural, is a mark of time, inspiring awe in everyone.

🌟 Three-day tour in Tianshui, explore the culture and scenery of Fuxi's hometown! 🌄 **Day 1: Maijishan Grottoes—Fuxi Temple** - **Morning**: 🏞️ Depart from the city center to the World Cultural Heritage site—Maijishan Grottoes. It's recommended to set off early to avoid the crowds and the scorching sun. - **Noon**: 🍜 Taste Tianshui's special noodle dishes, such as beef noodles and rolled noodles, at a restaurant near Maijishan Grottoes. "Maijishan Noodle House" is recommended. - **Afternoon**: 🏯 After visiting Maijishan Grottoes, head to Fuxi Temple to learn about the story of Fuxi, the cultural progenitor in ancient Chinese mythology. - **Evening**: 🍲 Return to the city center and taste more authentic snacks around Tianshui People's Square, such as lamb soup with bread and cold noodles. **Day 2: Tianshui Museum—Nanguo Temple** - **Morning**: 🏺 Visit Tianshui Museum, which houses a large collection of precious cultural relics, especially the sculpture of a horse galloping across a flying swallow. - **Noon**: 🍴 Find a well-reviewed restaurant in the city, such as "Qinzhou Old Street", to taste more local delicacies. - **Afternoon**: 🍃 Head to Nanguo Temple to experience the tranquility and solemnity of this thousand-year-old ancient temple. - **Evening**: ☕️ You can choose to continue exploring the food at Tianshui night market or enjoy a leisurely time in a coffee shop in the city. **Day 3: Immortal Cliff—Tianshui Folk Culture Expo Park** - **Morning**: 🏔️ Head to Immortal Cliff to explore this scenic area that combines natural and cultural landscapes. - **Noon**: 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the Immortal Cliff scenic area and taste local specialty dishes. - **Afternoon**: 🎭 Visit Tianshui Folk Culture Expo Park to understand the folk culture and traditional handicrafts of the Gansu region. - **Evening**: 🚶 End your pleasant trip to Tianshui, return to the city center or head to the train station/bus station to prepare to leave. **Food Recommendations:** 1. **"Maijishan Noodle House"** - 🍜 Taste authentic noodle dishes such as beef noodles and rolled noodles. 2. **"Qinzhou Old Street"** - 🍴 Various Tianshui specialty dishes in an antique environment. 3. **Tianshui Night Market** - 🍢 Lamb soup with bread, cold noodles, barbecue skewers, and a variety of snacks are available. **Tips:** - 🌞 The climate in Tianshui is dry, please remember to hydrate and apply sunscreen. - 👟 Some attractions are quite large, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. - 🍁 Respect local customs and keep the environment clean. Take this guide with you on your journey to Tianshui and experience the unique charm of this ancient city! ✨🌈

Every time I go home, I yearn for this taste, all Tianshui kids understand! Honestly, after having so many spicy hot pots, Tianshui's is still my favorite!! The chili oil on top is jujuju so delicious It's fragrant but not too spicy... Those who prefer a stronger taste should add more seasoning, more chili!! The handmade noodles are so delicious! I could eat two bowls! Ah ah ah... It's really too delicious 😭😭😭 I don't know how to describe it 📍Location: Right hand side at the entrance of Tianshui Ancient City (forgot the specific name) Tianshui two days and two nights strategy! ～ Travel Tips: Tianshui city is divided into two districts, the train station, high-speed rail station, airport, Maiji Mountain scenic area, and hot spring hotels are all in Maiji District. The 'city area' referred to by locals means Qinzhou District, where the Fuxi Temple, Tianshui Ancient City, and Hu's Residence are located Day1 🚄Transport: Take the high-speed train to Tianshui South Station and follow the signs to the taxi area, it's less than 40 to the hotel near Fuxi Temple across districts 🕑Itinerary: Haiying Spicy Hot Pot - Hu's Residence (also known as the North and South Houses, took a leisurely two hours) ➡️ Fuxi Temple (Tianshui Museum is also inside, there's a strong cultural atmosphere in the square outside) ➡️ Tianshui Ancient City (recommended to visit the ancient city at night, the lighting is beautiful!) ➡️ Fatty Fish Branch 🏨Hotel: It is recommended to stay between Fuxi Temple and the ancient city, both are close by 🌟Tips: Haiying Spicy Hot Pot tastes good, there are quite a few people queuing during meal times, hand-rolled noodles are a specialty, slightly salty, if you can't eat strong flavors you can say in advance, went to Fatty Fish at 7:30 and still waited half an hour, their slogan is 'since you're here you must try', the taste exceeded expectations, it's recommended for groups of three or more, the smallest fish is 2.6 pounds, two people really can't finish it Day2 🚕Transport: Take a taxi (drivers say they don't use meters to scenic spots), Qinzhou District to Maiji Mountain 140, Maiji Mountain to hot spring hotel 60 🕑Itinerary: Hotel in Qinzhou District ➡️ Master Wu Guagua ➡️ Maiji Mountain ➡️ Maiji Mountain Hot Spring Hotel 🏨Hotel: Maiji Mountain Hot Spring Hotel, a bit old but heating is sufficient, booked a private hot spring room in a separate courtyard, possibly due to winter the water in the courtyard is not heated, the indoor one can be used, also comes with tickets to the hot spring amusement park and buffet (both amusement park and buffet are average, hotel location is remote, no delivery service, no barbecue nearby) 🌟Tips: Master Wu Guagua is very distinctive, the texture is like mung bean starch products, strong taste with oily chili seasoning, apricot tea is like a salty almond dew. Maiji Mountain is not divided into A and B lines during the off-season, there's a temple selling cultural and creative products on the right hand side before ticket inspection, got a new city fridge magnet!

Gansu Tianshui's spicy hot pot is trending again ! Even through the screen, you can smell the fragrant aroma wafting through the air🍲, making it irresistible! The soul of Tianshui's spicy hot pot lies in a unique type of chili pepper—the Gangu chili pepper🌶️! This chili has a cultivation history of over 400 years and was once a tribute in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Today, it has ascended to the throne of China's National Geographical Indication products ! Its characteristic is being spicy yet fragrant, aromatic without being dry, leaving a lasting impression! Of course, Tianshui's delicacies are not limited to spicy hot pot. Take a look at the local favorites below👇🏻 Skewers at the entrance of the pedestrian street🍡, Fatty Fish Hotpot, Chicken Soup Broken Noodles🍜, Fish Noodle Soup, Yusheng Alley Breakfast, Sweet Embryo Milk Tea, and behind Lantian Supermarket, grilled squid and fried stinky tofu 🚩Tianshui Travel Guide Day: Tianshui South Station––Maijishan––Xianren Cliff––Jingtusi Temple––Tianshui Ancient City Day: Fuxi Temple––Tianshui Museum––Yuquan Temple––Nanbei Houses––Nanguo Temple Maijishan Grottoes: The signature attraction of Tianshui, one of the four major grottoes in China, with caves dense as a beehive, walkways soaring through the air, layered upon each other, majestic and magnificent Xianren Cliff: It is said that in the past, hermits often secluded themselves here for cultivation, hence the name Xianren Cliff. The scenic area is renowned for its towering mountains, beautiful waters, steep cliffs, and dense forests, and has been praised since ancient times as the number one cave paradise in Qinzhou. Tianshui Ancient City: The night view is quite beautiful, and there are many delicious snacks inside. Don't miss the Tianshui snacks Gua Gua, Ran Ran, and Mian Pi. Fuxi Temple: A complex built to commemorate the cultural ancestor Fuxi, with plaques and couplets scattered throughout the temple, shining with the dazzling light of Chinese culture's historical brilliance. Tianshui Museum: Located inside Fuxi Temple, it is a great place to learn about Tianshui's history and culture. Nanguo Temple: Founded during the Northern Wei dynasty, it is an ancient temple with a history of over 1600 years. Inside the temple, there is a 2500-year-old ancient cypress from the Spring and Autumn period. The 'Poet Saint' Du Fu, during his stay in Qinzhou, wrote 'Atop the mountain is Nanguo Temple, by the water is the north-flowing spring,' describing this very place. Accommodation Recommendations: Most of the scenic spots in the city are concentrated around Tianshui Ancient City, so it is advisable to choose accommodation near the ancient city.

In Tianshui, this leisurely paced small city, the aroma of history and culture is overflowing🍃📖. Spending a lazy weekend here, exploring its profound charm, is definitely a treat✨. **Day-1:** In the morning, we couldn't wait to rush to Maijishan🏞️, the heart of Tianshui, worthy of our time to savor for most of the day. From a distance, the mountains look like waves, and the nearby plank roads are thrilling at every step. The thickness of history and the delicacy of art can be fully enjoyed here, especially for a traveler like me who is obsessed with sculptures and murals, time seems to stand still here⏳🖌️. The way to get there is simple and convenient, starting from Tianshui South Station, taking a taxi or a bus are good choices🚕🚌. I chose a path along Route 37, enjoying the scenery along the way, each step filled with surprises. In the afternoon, we strolled to the Tianshui Botanical Garden, which is located within Maijishan, but its unique ice waterfall landscape and the rare yew trees are unforgettable❄️🌲. Time seems to stretch here, each breath filled with the fragrance of nature. As night falls, we arrived at the locally famous Fatty Fish Hot Pot🍲, a paradise for food lovers. Despite the crowds, the unique taste made the wait worthwhile. The spicy and fresh fish meat dances on the tongue, leaving an unforgettable impression. At night, we walked through Tianshui Ancient City🌆, the night view was picturesque, and we gently walked past the Fuxi Temple, as if traveling through time and space, having a close encounter with history. **Day-2:** In the early morning, the special breakfast at Yusheng Alley awaited our exploration🥐🍜, each food item rich with local flavor, satisfying to the fullest. After a hearty meal, we visited the North and South Mansions🏡, experiencing the charm of a Ming Dynasty official's residence. Although the underground passage remained unexplored, the freely open mansion still conveyed a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. Next, the itinerary included the Fuxi Temple and the Tianshui Museum🏛️, with the ancient dragon and phoenix windows and the little red figures inside the temple, each detail touching. The fragrance of the blooming wintersweet added a special touch to the journey. In the afternoon, we chose a hotpot restaurant with a unique flavor🍲, which was memorable. Afterwards, we went to the Industrial Museum🏭, where the design was stunning, giving a deeper understanding of Tianshui's industrial development. Tianshui, this small city, with its unique rhythm and melody, tells stories of history📚. Every step seems to find its place in the river of time. From ancient temples to modern industrial relics, from the quiet botanical garden to the bustling streets, Tianshui shows the diverse and harmonious life of a city in its own way🌆🌿. Here, you can meet history in the morning light and converse with culture in the night. Every bite of authentic food, every deeply touching scenery, intoxicates🍲🌄. Tianshui is not just a simple travel destination, it's more like a container of stories, carrying countless travelers' dreams and memories🌈💼. When leaving, it's not only the beautiful scenery that comes to mind, but also the warm human touch encountered along the way. Tianshui's slow pace gives travelers enough time to savor the beauty of life and feel the charm of every detail✨. This journey is not just a cursory glance, but a purification of the soul. In this city, I found the long-lost tranquility and experienced the diversity of life. Tianshui, this name, will forever be etched in my memory📔❤️. I hope everyone who enters Tianshui can leave with a heart full of gains and emotions, just like I did. This is a place worth experiencing and feeling with your heart. In this fast-paced era, let's slow down and quietly feel the pulse of history with Tianshui, enjoying the warmth of life🚶‍♂️🍃.

Tonight, coming to this ancient town, walking past the small bridges over flowing water, the tranquil and beautiful night scene is refreshing to the soul. The riverside stone path, with its crystal-clear stones, emits a faint glow. Stepping on them feels like ripples undulating on the white silk bridge by the riverside. Following the direction of the small bridges and flowing water, there is a bright light in the distance. Upon closer inspection, it turns out to be the night market there, with lights twinkling and creating an extraordinarily lively atmosphere. Wandering in the night, the flickering lights give a sense of comfort and ease. The houses on both sides of the street still retain their original appearance from years past. This place has a long history, and every corner is imbued with a rich cultural heritage. The sound of music and voices, along with the intermittent laughter, instantly intoxicates me. The night market is always so charming, with its delicious food, snacks, specialties, and trinkets all irresistible. The night in the ancient town is quiet yet noisy. The peaceful small bridges and flowing water contrast with the lively laughter and chatter of the night market. At dusk, the quiet and beautiful scenery of the ancient town always makes one's heart linger, reluctant to leave.

Mount Jiuhua, located in Qingyang County, Anhui Province, is also known as the 'Mountain of the Nine Sons'. The Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai once praised its nine peaks as blooming lotuses, hence it is acclaimed as the 'Lotus Buddha Land'. Also, due to the verse 'The sacred mountain unfolds its nine glories', it is referred to as 'Jiuhua'. The scenery of Mount Jiuhua is unique, and with its rich Buddhist culture and magnificent natural landscapes, it is honored as 'the foremost in incense burning under the sky' and 'the number one mountain in the southeast', enjoying dual honors. Attraction Information: Location: Jiuhua Street, Furong Road, Jiuhua Town, Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province Ticket Price: 160 yuan; Tiantai/Huatai Cableway: Round-trip ticket 160 yuan, single trip 85 yuan; Baishui Palace Cable Car: Round-trip ticket 100 yuan, single trip 55 yuan Opening Hours: Mount Jiuhua: 24 hours; Tiantai Cableway and Baishui Palace Cableway Operating Hours: 7:00-17:00; Huatai Cableway: Peak Season 7:30-17:30 (January 16 - November 14), Off-Season 8:00-17:00 (November 15 - January 15) Transportation: Chizhou-Qingyang-Jiuhua (Chizhou—Qingyang—Mount Jiuhua) Bus Line Travel Tips: 1. Tiantai Temple: The highest temple on Mount Jiuhua, also the most scenic one, a must-visit spot when coming to Mount Jiuhua. It is generally recommended to take the cable car up (8 minutes) and then walk down the mountain (2.5 hours), with a half-day needed for the visit. 2. Yueshen Palace: The flesh body hall of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, also the temple with the most incense and visitors on Mount Jiuhua. 3. Baishui Palace: The flesh body temple of the monk Wu Xia, located halfway up the mountain, also requires a round-trip cable car ride (100 yuan/person). 4. Huacheng Temple: An ancient temple on Mount Jiuhua, also the Mount Jiuhua Historical Relics Museum, a must-visit ancient temple. Experience Review: The air on Mount Jiuhua is truly fresh; taking a breath makes you feel like you could fly. The temples on the mountain are really numerous; I even wondered if I had entered a large religious theme park. What impressed me the most was the vegetarian food on Mount Jiuhua; it was really delicious. Overall, Mount Jiuhua is a place worth visiting, not only for the beautiful natural scenery but also for the profound Buddhist culture. Journey Feelings: Mount Jiuhua, this place is unbelievably beautiful! The mountains are clear, the waters are pure, and the air is as if it's been filtered. My friends and I climbed all the way up, and although we were as tired as dogs, the view from the mountaintop was absolutely worth it! The misty clouds made me feel like I was about to float away. And the temples here have a special vibe, very calming to the soul. The only downside is that it's a bit crowded, which can affect the mood a bit. But all in all, the trip to Mount Jiuhua was really great.

Tianshui Ancient City is located in Xiguan, Tianshui City, Gansu Province, and is the largest and best-preserved ancient residential architectural complex from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the northwest region. Tianshui Ancient City has a long history and culture, and the ancient city preserves many architectural remains from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The architectural style of the ancient city combines Chinese tradition and local characteristics, showing a simple and elegant architectural atmosphere and artistic charm. Inside the ancient city, there are Hanfu Museum, tea houses, wine shops, various special snacks and handicraft shops, etc. Walking in the ancient city at night, you can see the brilliant lights and charming scenery, which is very comfortable and pleasant. Walking around the ancient city and tasting special snacks, most of the diet in the northwest region is mainly noodles. There are many types of noodles, and it is recommended to taste the famous local snacks: guagua, almond tea🍵, noodle skin, flat food, tofu brain, beef noodles, sour and spicy pork loin, barbecue, etc. Special reminder⏰, the staple food and stir-fry in the northwest region are particularly large in quantity and cheap in price. Individuals may not be able to adapt to local snacks, but you can taste it and open your eyes once. The impression of Tianshui, the western plateau, the loess high slope, but reality has subverted our cognition, like the blue sky and white clouds and fresh air in the south of the Yangtze River, refreshing and refreshing. In addition, Tianshui's Fuxi Temple, Maijishan and other famous scenic spots are all valuable cultural heritage of Tianshui. Tianshui, a city not to be underestimated👍

🏮Slowly taste the worldly life, wander around the city that never sleeps🏮 Come to Tianshui, surprisingly found that the old city is alive, the ancient houses hidden in Xiguan have been awakened, and the memories hidden in the city streets and alleys have also spread. Walking among them, the streets are filled with the rich worldly life, overlooking the ancient city from the city wall ruins 🏮 the houses are solemn, like a dream, in the dream is a city memory that is more distant than childhood memories... 📍North of the west section of Jiefang Road, Qinzhou District, Tianshui City 🎫No ticket required 💡Suitable for photo spots: city wall ruins, around Feijiang Alley ⏱The soft light at dusk is suitable for taking pictures, the ancient city is more charming under the night