1. Mogao Grottoes:
Dunhuang, located at the western end of Hexi Corridor, is called "Art Museum in the Desert" and "Spiritual Oasis of Art and Belief". It is not only a splendid art treasure house of China's ancient civilization, but also an important witness to the dialogue and exchange between different civilizations on the ancient Silk Road.
2. Jiayuguan:
Known as "the first male pass in the world", it is the traffic fortress of the ancient "Silk Road". Founded in the fifth year of Ming Hongwu, it is a world cultural heritage, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national patriotic education demonstration base. The main attractions are Jiayuguan Guancheng, the Great Wall hanging on the wall, the first pier of the Great Wall, Wei and Jin tombs and so on. 3. Maijishan:
Maijishan Scenic Area, located in Tianshui City, Gansu Province, is a national 5A-level scenic spot. It consists of five sub-scenic spots 180 scenic spots, namely Maijishan Grottoes, Xianrenya, Shimen, Quxi and Jieting Hot Springs. The scenic spot is rich in animal and plant species, unique in geology and landform, typical in climate and well-preserved in grotto culture.
4. Kongtong Mountain:
Located in Pingliang City, Gansu Province, it is the fortress of the Western Silk Road. The famous mountains that emperors, generals and scholars rushed to pay homage to have been called "the first Taoist mountain in China" since ancient times.
5. Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain:
Located in the south of Dunhuang, sand mountain and spring water coexist, which has always been known as "the wonders of the desert" and is one of Dunhuang's business cards. Here, you can climb Mingsha Mountain and overlook the crescent spring, enjoy the sunset at the top of the mountain and feel the desolation and vastness of the northwest desert.
6. Zhangye World Geopark:
Linze and Sunan counties, located at the northern foot of Qilian Mountain, are the most typical Danxia landform in the arid area of northern China, and the only compound area of Danxia landform and colorful hilly landscape in China. It is amazing with its colorful landforms, staggered bedding, majestic momentum and spectacular scenes. 7. Dunhuang Ya Dan National Geopark:
Dunhuang is commonly known as Ya Dan ghost town. It is an important part of the tourist scenic spot on the western route of Dunhuang, which complements the vast Gobi desert landscape. 8. Yumenguan:
Yumenguan, commonly known as Xiaofang Town, was built by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty when he opened up the road to the western regions. It was once an important military pass in the Han Dynasty and the traffic artery of the Silk Road.
9. Zagana:
Natural Stone Town, located in Yiwa Township, more than 30 kilometers northwest of Diebu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, means "stone box" in Tibetan. The terrain is like a huge palace and a natural rock wall on a large scale. Zhagana Mountain is steep and misty, just like a fairyland.
10. Labuleng Temple:
One of the six monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, it is known as the "World Tibet University" by the world. The best teaching system of Tibetan Buddhism in China has been preserved. Here, you can not only enjoy the Tibetan temple architecture, experience the rich religious charm, but also taste the unique Tibetan food in Labrang Temple. Are you ready to travel to the northwest?