Gansu
Gansu

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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
4.7/539,086 Review
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Deserts
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7/535,341 Review
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Natural scenery
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5/53,466 Review
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Jiayuguan Guancheng
Jiayuguan Guancheng
4.5/517,484 Review
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Historic landmark
Night view
Mogao Grottoes
Mogao Grottoes
4.4/510,885 Review
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Historic landmark
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7/53,596 Review
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Rafting
Natural scenery
Zha Ga Na
Zha Ga Na
4.3/54,160 Review
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Night view
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6/53,999 Review
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Exhibitions
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.8/51,301 Review
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
4.7/55,105 Review
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Historic landmark
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6/52,579 Review
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Historic landmark
Dunhuang Bookstore
Dunhuang Bookstore
4.8/5371 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. €40/person
Crowne Plaza Lanzhou·Riverside Café Buffet
Crowne Plaza Lanzhou·Riverside Café Buffet
3.7/511 Review
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Buffet
Avg. €15/person
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)
4.3/529 Review
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Snacks
Avg. €3/person
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
4.4/5201 Review
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €8/person
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
4.7/5162 Review
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Barbecue
Avg. €7/person
望山国际大酒店(张掖西站店)·悦锦主题餐厅
望山国际大酒店(张掖西站店)·悦锦主题餐厅
5.0/512 Review
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Northeastern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €6/person
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
4.7/5243 Review
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Halal
Avg. €11/person
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店)
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店)
4.9/535 Review
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Hotpot
Avg. €9/person
益和居·驴肉黄面(鸣山北路店)
益和居·驴肉黄面(鸣山北路店)
4.3/58 Review
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Snacks
Avg. €5/person
国风大酒店餐厅
国风大酒店餐厅
5.0/57 Review
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €6/person
Lao Ma Jia Guohua Halal Milk & Egg Rice Wine Dessert (Zhengning Road Branch)
Lao Ma Jia Guohua Halal Milk & Egg Rice Wine Dessert (Zhengning Road Branch)
4.0/5110 Review
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Bakery
Filming location
Avg. €1/person
FUNDOSA
FUNDOSA
4.1/5503 Review
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Bakery
Avg. €1/person

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