[2025 Gangu Attraction] Travel Guide for Great Buddha Mountain Grottoes (Updated May)

🌈[Gansu Daxiang Mountain - Explore the Secret Land of the Ancient Silk Road]🌈 [Departure] The first step of a journey is always exciting. Gansu Daxiang Mountain, a place that sounds mysterious, is the destination of my trip. It is not only a mountain but also a witness to history and a shining pearl on the ancient Silk Road. [Daxiang Mountain Scenery] Daxiang Mountain attracts countless travelers with its spectacular natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. The peaks are majestic and shrouded in mist, like a fairyland falling from the sky. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Gansu and feel the grandeur of "I will climb to the top and see all the mountains below." [Paradise for Photographers] If you are a photography enthusiast, Daxiang Mountain will not disappoint you. The sunrise and sunset, the changing light and shadow, every moment is a perfect shooting opportunity. Remember to bring your camera and capture these unforgettable moments. [Food Exploration] Food is an indispensable part of travel. At the foot of Daxiang Mountain, you can taste authentic Gansu cuisine, such as Lanzhou noodles and lamb soup, each bite is an ultimate temptation to the taste buds. [Cultural Experience] Daxiang Mountain is not only a treasure trove of natural scenery but also a gathering place of culture. Here, you can visit ancient temples and feel the tranquility and sacredness. In the sound of the temple bells, you can hear the echoes of history. [Hiking] If you love hiking, the hiking trails of Daxiang Mountain will definitely meet your needs. The natural scenery and cultural relics along the way allow you to exercise while also gaining a deeper understanding of the stories of this land. [Accommodation Recommendation] There are many unique homestays and hotels near Daxiang Mountain. Choosing a local-style accommodation can make your travel experience more perfect. [Travel Tips] - Remember to check the weather forecast and choose the right time to travel. - Bring enough water and food, as supplies on the mountain may not be convenient. - Wear comfortable hiking shoes, as the mountain roads may be rugged. - Respect local culture and customs, protect the environment, and do not litter. [Conclusion] Gansu Daxiang Mountain, a place full of mystery and charm. Here, you can find the beauty of nature, the weight of history, and the depth of culture.

Grottoes are treasures carved by time and culture. The 3,000-year-old art of grottoes is a corridor of art, with sculptures blooming like flowers on the cliffs, giving life to the cold cliffs. Gansu is a treasure trove of grotto art in China, and in Gangu County, Tianshui, there is a sky-high pavilion - Daxiang Mountain. Built on the cliff, you can climb up the steps and be amazed by the magnificent scenery of the Buddha Kingdom and the beauty of Gangu. 💐 Travel Guide: ✨ Daxiang Mountain is a national 4A-level scenic spot, with ancient temples and stone carvings scattered all over the place, such as the Great Buddha Cave, the Thousand Buddha Cave, and the Arhat Hall. Here, you can immerse yourself in the profound and vast Buddhist culture and enjoy the panoramic view of Gangu. 🔔 The core area is the Great Buddha Cave, which houses a 23.3-meter stone clay sculpture of the Great Buddha, standing proudly among the northern grottoes, and is the best preserved. Its solemn demeanor and majestic aura are visually stunning and reach deep into the heart. ‼️ Travel Tips: 📍 Located in Wulipu Village, Daxiangshan Town, Gangu County, Tianshui City, Gansu Province. ⏰ Open from 8 am to 6 pm. ⛳ Tickets are affordable, with adults at CNY 30 and half-price at CNY 15. ✅ Tickets can be purchased at the visitor center or ticket office at the entrance. Seniors over 60 years old can enjoy free admission with their ID card. 🚌 Bus No. 2 or taxi can take you directly to the site. ✨ Warm tip: The scenic area has many stone steps, so flat shoes or sneakers are recommended.

| The beauty of thousand-year Buddhist charm. Daxiang Mountain is really charming! When you step into this land, you feel like traveling through time and space Back to the ancient times Tianshui Daxiang Mountain⛰️ There is a big Buddha Only by reaching the top of the mountain in person Only then can you feel the shock of it in person So I won’t post pictures If one day you will go to Tianshui Don't miss this place Climbing along the mountain road, the surrounding scenery gradually unfolds before your eyes. Lush trees 🌳 complement the ancient buildings The fresh mountain air lingers on the tip of the nose, making people feel relaxed and happy Along the way, you will see various temples and pavilions of different styles They are scattered in the mountains in an orderly manner Everywhere is worth stopping and admiring 🎈【Game Guide】 🕙Time arrangement: It is recommended that you reserve half a day for the tour, so that you can fully appreciate the charm of Daxiang Mountain without being too rushed. 👟Wearing suggestions: Comfortable sneakers are a must because you need to walk a lot of mountain roads 🎫Tickets: Ticket prices are very affordable and you can buy them on the official ticketing platform or on site

Gangu Daxiangshan is located on Wenqi Mountain at the western end of the Qinling Mountains, which is a typical Danxia landform. From the foot of the mountain to the top, it is 1.5 kilometers long and is one of the important cultural relics that integrate the ancient Grottoes and ancient buildings in the southeastern part of Gansu on the ancient Silk Road. Entering the scenic area, the first thing you see is the Daxiangshan archway. After the archway, there is a stele of 'Xihuang's hometown'. It turns out that Fuxi was born here. Going up the steps, there is the Jiangwei Temple first. The couplet on the door says, 'The ambition is in the Central Plains and the life is exhausted, the Shenlou Xiangshan will shine for thousands of years', which fully shows Jiangwei's dedication to the cause of Shu Han. Next is the Wenchang Pavilion, the combination of the inner and outer pavilions is exquisite, and it is the only hexagonal building with double eaves on the whole mountain. Then there is the Luban Temple, with a unique Bagua lotus flower caisson roof, without a nail or a rivet, fully demonstrating the wisdom of the carpenters. Inside the temple is a statue of Luban. On the seventh day of the fifth lunar month, it is Luban's birthday. On this day, the masters of the construction industry will lead their apprentices to drink industry wine here, indicating that there are successors to the ancestor Luban. Next to the temple, you can overlook the whole view of Gangu County. Continuing upwards, there is the God of Wealth Temple, also known as the Guan Saint Temple. Inside the temple is a statue of Guan Gong, stroking his beard with his right hand and holding the 'Spring and Autumn' in his left hand, meaning 'Guan Gong reads the Spring and Autumn at night, with a broad vision'. Walking a short flat road forward, you come to the Great Buddha Temple. The Great Buddha Temple is located in a cliff cave with a relative height of 200 meters at an altitude of 1516 meters. Inside the cave is a Tang Dynasty Buddha carved from the mountain, with a mud statue in the stone womb. The Buddha is 23.3 meters high and 9.5 meters wide. This Buddha is the only Tang Dynasty Buddha in the Wei River Basin, and the only one in the Longdong Grottoes. It is also the highest of the same kind of Buddha carved relative to the ground in the country. After the Great Buddha Temple, there are Baiyun Pavilion, Wuji Palace, Maitreya Temple, Queen Mother Palace, and Tianye Temple, etc. I didn't look carefully and started to go down the mountain. The downhill road is basically a slope, which is relatively easy and good for knee protection. Halfway down the mountain is Yongming Temple. The layout is arranged along the central axis in order, including the mountain gate, the Heavenly King Hall, the dining hall, the guest hall, the bell tower, the drum tower, the Thirteen Ancestor Hall, the Jialan Hall, the Daxiong Treasure Hall, and the Sutra Pavilion. Because I was a little tired, I just took a quick look. Next to the exit of Yongming Temple is Yongming Nunnery, which is not open. Continue to go down the mountain and leave the scenic area, which takes about an hour and a half in total.