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Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
4.7/540,435 Review
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Deserts
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7/536,236 Review
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Natural scenery
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5/53,688 Review
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Jiayuguan Guancheng
Jiayuguan Guancheng
4.5/517,895 Review
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Historic landmark
Night view
Mogao Grottoes
Mogao Grottoes
4.4/511,072 Review
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Historic landmark
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7/53,774 Review
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Rafting
Natural scenery
Zha Ga Na
Zha Ga Na
4.3/54,307 Review
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Night view
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6/54,024 Review
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Exhibitions
Ancient Sound of Dunhuang
Ancient Sound of Dunhuang
4.9/53,033 Review
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Drama
Performances
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
4.7/55,308 Review
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Historic landmark
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6/52,696 Review
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Historic landmark
Dunhuang Bookstore
Dunhuang Bookstore
4.8/5389 Review
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Night view
Cultural experiences

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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MUL TIPLE JOYS
MUL TIPLE JOYS
4.8/525 Review
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Cantonese cuisine
Avg. SEK471/person
Shun Zhang Donkey Meat Noodle
Shun Zhang Donkey Meat Noodle
4.0/5272 Review
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Snacks
Avg. SEK95/person
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
4.6/5243 Review
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Halal
Avg. SEK127/person
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
4.7/5162 Review
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Barbecue
Avg. SEK88/person
七星楼果木烤全羊
七星楼果木烤全羊
4.9/558 Review
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Barbecue
Avg. SEK121/person
Lan Zhou Zai Hui Shou (Xiguanmuta Lane Branch)
Lan Zhou Zai Hui Shou (Xiguanmuta Lane Branch)
4.8/5119 Review
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Snacks
Avg. SEK27/person
Jinding Beef Noodles (Pingliang Road Branch)
Jinding Beef Noodles (Pingliang Road Branch)
5.0/556 Review
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Snacks
Filming location
Avg. SEK30/person
Du jitianshi
Du jitianshi
4.6/5351 Review
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Snacks
Avg. SEK23/person
Yangjiazhuangtuyaoguomukaoquanyang
Yangjiazhuangtuyaoguomukaoquanyang
4.9/533 Review
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Barbecue
Avg. SEK109/person
MA SAN YANG YU PIAN
MA SAN YANG YU PIAN
4.8/5291 Review
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Snacks
Avg. SEK27/person
DFG
DFG
4.7/5343 Review
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Quick bites
Avg. SEK41/person
He Jia He Huaiyang Cuisine Huang He Yin Xiang
He Jia He Huaiyang Cuisine Huang He Yin Xiang
4.9/57 Review
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Jiangzhe cuisine
River view
Avg. SEK219/person

Gansu Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Winter Trip to the Hexi Corridor | 5-Day Off-Season Silk Road Guide

Winter Trip to the Hexi Corridor | 5-Day Off-Season Silk Road Guide

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Filming location of "A World Without Thieves" | Capture snow-capped mountains, canyons, and the Gobi desert in one shot—this niche spot is incredibly photogenic

Filming location of "A World Without Thieves" | Capture snow-capped mountains, canyons, and the Gobi desert in one shot—this niche spot is incredibly photogenic

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JamesonBrennan56
Recommending a niche, but absolutely stunning place!!

Recommending a niche, but absolutely stunning place!!

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My favorite hotel of this trip, bar none!

My favorite hotel of this trip, bar none!

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I thought Tibet was all about the blue, until the morning mist in Zhagana softened the stone city.

I thought Tibet was all about the blue, until the morning mist in Zhagana softened the stone city.

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AbigailMcPherson
Who else gets the hype of capturing restored Hanfu at Mingsha Mountain? It's truly the GOAT.

Who else gets the hype of capturing restored Hanfu at Mingsha Mountain? It's truly the GOAT.

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