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Tiantang Temple
Located in the Tianzhu Township in the northwest corner of Tianzhu County, it has beautiful mountains and rivers, magnificent scenery and pleasant climate. Tiantian Temple is called "Chediantang Zhaxi Dajilang" in Tibetan, which means Pagoda Beach is auspicious and prosperous, and the Chinese translation is "Chaotian", also known as Tiantian Temple. It was built more than 800 years earlier than Labrang Monastery. During the Wanli period of Ming Dynasty, Danma Cicheng Gyatso of Qinghai Huzhu Ganchan Monastery changed Heaven Monastery to Gelug Monastery. In the fourth year of Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty (AD 1647), at the request of Danma Cicheng Gyatso and the local tribes such as Moko, Duocang, Jiadou, etc., the fourth emperor of Dongke Temple in Huangyuan, Qinghai, lived in Gyatso Hutuktu for expansion. He joined the Temple of Heaven and served as the owner of the temple. There are more than 1,000 monks in the Temple of Heaven, commonly known as "Eight Hundred Monks in Heaven". Its architectural layout is reasonable, grand and solemn, and has a strong Tibetan style. The whole monastery covers an area of 1,500 mu and has more than 2,000 monks' houses and more than 4,000 rooms. The scripture hall includes the Great Scripture Hall, the Thousand Buddha Hall, the Tantric Hall, the Bodhisattva Hall, the Buddha Mother Hall, the Lion Body Buddha Mother Hall, the Manjusri Hall, the Tuzhu Hall, the Sakyamuni Hall, and the Dragon King Hall.Tianzhu · 56.2 km from downtown
Wuwei Desert
Wuwei · 36 km from downtown
Tengger Desert
Wuwei · 28.1 km from downtown
Rui'an Fort
Ruianbao, commonly known as "Wangtuanbaozi", is located in Santao Village, Sanlei Township, 3.5 kilometers south of Minqin County. It was built in 1938. The fort is 90 meters long from north to south, 56.5 meters wide from east to west, and has a wall height of 10 meters. The scale is grand, the architecture is spectacular, the design is unique, and the craftsmanship is beautiful. It integrates residential houses and fortifications, and integrates practicality and artistry. It fully reflects the unique style of Chinese ancient architectural art combining tradition and modernity.Minqin · 4.1 km from downtown
Mingqing Street Night Market
Wuwei · 579m from downtown
Toudaocao Desert Tourist Area
There are many recreational activities in the Toudaocao Desert Tourist Area, and visitors can experience desert racing, desert shooting, beach volleyball, desert four-wheel drive, camel riding and other activities.Wuwei · 27.7 km from downtown
Huazang Temple
Huazang Temple is located in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei. Its full name is Yongming Huazang Temple. Founded in the Ming dynasty, it has a long history. The temple is surrounded by lush trees and is tranquil.Tianzhu · 780m from downtown
Starry Town
Starry Town is located 23 km along the Minnan Highway in the heart of the Tengger Desert, covering an area of 530 acres. It serves as a unique desert astronomy-themed town and a comprehensive desert tourism service complex. The attraction features a desert stargazing theme, combining the actual terrain to highlight distinctive architectural functions. Designed as a "space base" in the desert, it integrates the traditional Chinese astronomical concepts of the 28 lunar mansions and the Milky Way. The layout adopts clustered spherical structures and double-peak tent formations, divided into three functional zones: the Stargazing Exploration Zone, Activity & Leisure Zone, and Visitor Experience Zone. The Stargazing Exploration Zone includes professional and public telescope equipment, science education facilities, and astronomical exhibition spaces—featuring one digital planetarium, one multifunctional science classroom, one Brilliant Starry Sky Hall, one Astronomical Science Hall, and one exhibition hall. It's equipped with one 60cm astronomical telescope and four smaller telescopes for visitors. The Activity & Leisure Zone houses a youth activity center and a multifunctional hall, catering to various science education activities, leisure, entertainment, and dining needs. The Visitor Experience Zone consists of 24 uniquely designed "Star-Chasing Cabins" in spherical and hexagonal shapes with diverse materials, accommodating mid-to-high-end lodging and small conference requirements. Leveraging the unique desert terrain, the design takes the Milky Way galaxy as its central theme, featuring clustered spherical structures and double-peaked tents to create a distinctive desert astronomy tourism base that combines science education, research, and travel. Visitors can immerse themselves in the infinite mystery and wonder of dwelling among the stars, strolling through the cosmos, and reaching out to pluck a star from the sky.Minqin · 30.2 km from downtown
Badain Jaran Desert
Minqin · 40 km from downtown
Hongyashan Reservoir
The Hongyashan Reservoir is located in the lower reaches of the Shiyang River. It is a medium-sized depression water storage project in the desert area and the largest artificial desert reservoir in Asia. When the water is full, there are thousands of hectares of water, fishes swim shallowly at the bottom of the reservoir, birds live and play on the water surface, the desert is surrounded by green water, the green mountains reflect the blue waves, and the pearl of the vast sea is refreshing. A seaside entertainment city, dance halls and other facilities have also been built here, and services such as yachts and beach baths have been launched. The reservoir is surrounded by green trees, lush vegetation and fresh and humid air, making it an ideal place to escape the summer heat.Minqin · 31.9 km from downtown
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What travelers say about Wuwei
FlorafifleJuly 11, 2021
4.0
I didn't go into the temple, I just passed by the gate, because I prefer natural scenery. Tianzhu's beauty is unique, integrating various terrains and landforms. It's a blessing to drive two hours from Lanzhou to see such colorful scenery.
Yogurt lovers must eat the white yak yogurt at the gate of this temple, which is sticky and natural.
Tiantang Temple
206***76June 30, 2025
2.0
I went there today. The street is not long, connecting West Street at one end and Ganquan Park at the other. There are performances on the street and dance troupes in the park. It is probably a lively place in Ganzhou at night. The most popular food on the street is fried bar.
Mingqing Street Night Market
WinnieYingJuly 6, 2021
3.0
Arrived at the Desert Park. The park security guard said that the park used to be a desert, but after 30 years of management, it has been greened and the desert is no longer visible. If you want to see the desert, you have to drive more than ten kilometers to the Toudaocao Desert Tourist Area. Thumbs up for the Desert Park security guard.
Toudaocao Desert Tourist Area
伊卡拖雷大妈July 16, 2023
5.0
I passed by and saw the map on Gaode. I went to have a look. The entrance is still very impressive! I can't understand anything else.
Huazang Temple
M25***87June 17, 2024
5.0
[Scenery] The night view is super beautiful. Looking at the starry sky in the desert without light pollution at night, you can really feel the wonderful experience of picking stars with your hands.
Starry Town
吴立珍February 8, 2022
4.0
The Hongyashan Reservoir is located to the north of Wuwei City, an important town on the ancient Silk Road. It is a desert depression water storage project, sandwiched between the Tengger and Badain Jaran deserts on the east and west. In the rain-free Shandan, it plays a very important role in agricultural and animal husbandry planting, like a pearl inlaid in the Gobi grassland.
Hongyashan Reservoir
