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
Quick Facts
Ticket
Confirm the day's main ticket price at the ticket office.
Hours
Plan to leave by 17:00.
Transport
No metro. Take a taxi or drive directly to the main entrance.
Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Year-round; visit in the morning or early afternoon
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Go directly to the main entrance
Take a taxi or drive to Li Guang Tomb, enter through the gate, and allow about one hour for the visit.
Tip:Do not navigate only to Shimaping Village and look for the entrance later, as this can add uphill walking and wayfinding time.
2
Confirm the day's ticket and closing arrangements
Visit in the morning or early afternoon, and plan to finish and leave by 17:00.
Tip:A single current ticket price could not be established, so do not build your visit budget around one pre-set amount.
3
Follow the central axis through the memorial garden
Go from the stele tower to the memorial pavilion, tomb mound and Han stone horses. Read the inscriptions and interpretation first, then return along the cypress-lined path.
Tip:This is a memorial and burial site: do not climb on the mound, stone horses or stele tower, and avoid disturbing other visitors.
4
Plan it as a separate short stop
Walking inside is short and mostly level; if continuing elsewhere, allow separate time for transport or calling a car.
Tip:Li Guang Tomb and Nanguo Temple are not the same site and do not share an entrance or transport arrangement.
Highlights
- Li Guang Tomb is a cenotaph commemorating the Western Han general Li Guang.
- The stele tower, memorial pavilion and tomb mound form a clear memorial axis.
- The Han stone horses are closely associated with the name Shimaping.
- This compact memorial garden works well as an hour-long visit focused on history, inscriptions and stone carvings.
Insider Tips
✦Treat 17:00 as the latest time to leave, so a changing closing arrangement does not cut the visit short.
✦Confirm the ticket price and sales rules on arrival before deciding whether to arrange interpretation or stay longer.
✦Walking inside is limited, but the approach can have a slope; flat shoes are the most practical choice.
✦Keep your voice low, dress appropriately, and avoid photography that disrupts the memorial atmosphere.
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