01City Guide
Maijishan Grottoes
麦积山石窟
Adults Focused
Admission
Type A: CNY 80, includes the grottoes; Type B: CNY 25, excludes the grottoes.
Typical Visit
2.5-3 hours
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Apr-Oct for grottoes and mountain routes; spring and autumn for Qin'an and Gangu day trips
Climate
Northwest China mountain-basin climate with hot sunny summers, cold winters, and weather that can affect cliff walkways and rural road access
Top Attractions
02City Guide
Tianshui Maijishan Scenic Area
天水麦积山风景名胜区
Adults Focused
Admission
Type A: CNY 80, includes the grottoes; Type B: CNY 25, excludes the grottoes.
Typical Visit
1-2 days
03Historic Walk
Fuxi Temple
伏羲庙
All Ages
Admission
CNY 20 for adults
Typical Visit
60-90 minutes
04Historic Walk
Tianshui Ancient City
天水古城
All Ages
Admission
Free public streets; individual venues set their own entry rules
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
05Historic Walk
Yuquanguan Scenic Area
玉泉观景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 20 for adults
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
06Historic Walk
Tianshui Museum
天水市博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free with a timed reservation
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
07City Guide
Immortal Cliff
仙人崖
Adults Focused
Admission
Adult ticket: CNY 40. The CNY 10 round-trip shuttle may be a separate line item or included.
Typical Visit
2.5-3 hours
08City Guide
Jingtu Temple
净土寺
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; voluntary offerings.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
09Historic Walk
Nanguo Temple
南郭寺
All Ages
Admission
Confirm the day's ticket type and price at the North Gate ticket office.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
10City Guide
Hu Ancient Residences
胡氏民居
All Ages
Admission
Free entry
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
11Historic Walk
Li Guang Tomb
李广墓
All Ages
Admission
Confirm the day's main ticket price at the ticket office.
Typical Visit
1 hour
12City Guide
Dadiwan Museum
大地湾遗址博物馆
Admission
Collect an admission ticket with valid ID at the ticket office; ask there about any charge and separately priced services.
Typical Visit
Half day
13Historic Walk
Jieting Ancient Battlefield
街亭古战场遗址
Admission
Establish that day's access, parking, and any on-site charges on arrival in Longcheng Town.
Typical Visit
Short daytime stop
14City Guide
Water Curtain Cave Grottoes
水帘洞石窟
Admission
CNY 30 adult admission; CNY 10 round-trip scenic shuttle
Typical Visit
2.5-3 hours for the full route
15City Guide
Daxiangshan Grottoes
大像山石窟
Admission
CNY 30 adult; CNY 15 students and ages 60-64; free for ages 65+ and other eligible groups
Typical Visit
2-3 hours for the full route
16Historic Walk
Jiang Wei Tomb
姜维墓
Admission
Free entry
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours