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Gansu Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | March 2026

About Gansu

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

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Things to do in Gansu

What to do

Looking for things to do in Gansu? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
4.7/532,867 Review
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7/531,387 Review
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Night view
Mogao Caves
Mogao Caves
4.4/510,436 Review
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Guan City of Jiayuguan
Guan City of Jiayuguan
4.5/515,798 Review
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Historic buildings
Night view
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5/52,643 Review
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Natural scenery
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum
4.7/53,881 Review
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Museums
Exhibitions
Zha Ga Na
Zha Ga Na
4.3/53,497 Review
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Night view
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7/53,029 Review
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Natural scenery
Zhangye Buddha Temple
Zhangye Buddha Temple
4.7/54,382 Review
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Historic buildings
Dunhuang Museum
Dunhuang Museum
4.7/51,213 Review
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Museums
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6/52,264 Review
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Historic buildings
Encore Dunhuang
Encore Dunhuang
4.3/53,092 Review
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Gansu, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Gansu dishes and foodie spots.
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Yue Shang Yue Taizhou seafood fine Cantonese cuisine
Yue Shang Yue Taizhou seafood fine Cantonese cuisine
5.0/524 Review
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Cantonese Cuisine
Avg. RUB3,792/person
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
4.4/5201 Review
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. RUB720/person
大漠烤肉(盘旋路店)
大漠烤肉(盘旋路店)
4.6/5162 Review
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Barbeque
Avg. RUB771/person
YOUNUSI Restaurant
YOUNUSI Restaurant
4.5/581 Review
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Barbeque
Avg. RUB973/person
松鼠家牛肉面(清真正宁路店)
松鼠家牛肉面(清真正宁路店)
4.7/575 Review
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Halal
Avg. RUB176/person
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
4.5/534 Review
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. RUB809/person
德元纯汤牛肉面(兰州总店)
德元纯汤牛肉面(兰州总店)
5.0/51 Review
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Snacks
Avg. RUB252/person
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
4.7/5243 Review
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Halal
Avg. RUB1,112/person
DFG
DFG
4.6/5343 Review
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Halal
Avg. RUB379/person
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)
4.4/527 Review
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Snacks
Avg. RUB316/person
lao ma jia guo hua
lao ma jia guo hua
4.1/5110 Review
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Bakeries
Filming Locations
Avg. RUB126/person
MA DA HU ZI
MA DA HU ZI
4.8/599 Review
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Northwest China Cuisine
View of landmarks
Avg. RUB960/person

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