Things to do in Tianshui

5 stars! A thousand-year-old city hidden in Northwest China, the night view and food are absolutely amazing! A must-visit treasure in Tianshui! The free admission to the ancient city is such a generous offer; I was instantly hooked after exploring it. The ancient residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties are incredibly well-preserved, with exquisite wood and brick carvings that are breathtaking. The courtyard layout of the north and south houses is particularly stunning; stepping inside feels like stepping back in time. Wearing Hanfu for photos is incredibly photogenic, and in the morning when it's less crowded, you can take pictures effortlessly. The vibrant atmosphere of the ancient city is truly captivating! The streets and alleys are filled with Tianshui's signature snacks: spicy and chewy "guagua," refreshing and tangy "jiangshui noodles," and springy "laolao" (a type of noodle). You can't go wrong with any of the small shops; sit down and slurp down a bowl after a long walk—pure bliss! There are also shops selling intangible cultural heritage handicrafts and creative cultural products; you can discover many surprises at a leisurely pace. It's not overly commercialized, allowing for a truly relaxing stroll. And the night view deserves special mention! As dusk settles, red lanterns illuminate the cobblestone streets, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the ancient buildings. Occasionally, you might even catch a street band performance or a Qinqiang opera, adding to the lively yet charming ambiance. The guesthouse we stayed at in the ancient town was incredibly stylish with its retro decor. The owner was warm and attentive, even sharing hidden tourist routes. It was within walking distance of the Fuxi Temple and Yuquan Temple, making it super convenient. The facilities were excellent, and the staff were very attentive. Overall, a fantastic experience! Whether you want to immerse yourself in history and culture or simply enjoy the food and photos, Tianshui Ancient Town is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely bring my friends back next time! Would you like me to compile a detailed list of "food and photo spots" in the ancient town, highlighting specific shops and the best photo locations?

Tianshui Museum is a national first-class museum located in Tianshui, a national historical and cultural city. It has a rich collection of cultural relics, high-quality cultural relics, and precious cultural relics with great artistic appreciation. The museum has vigorous and upright ancient cypresses, beautiful scenery, and complete service facilities. Strolling in the exhibition hall, you can fully understand the long and splendid history and culture of Tianshui. It is very worth visiting.

There is another wonder in Tianshui Pure Land Temple, which is the "natural Buddha" on the cliff. The image of lowering eyebrows and eyes and kind eyes has attracted many Buddhists and believers to come and pay homage. However, most people who come to Pure Land Temple for tourism have never seen this "natural Buddha". In fact, it is on the cliff behind. Go straight in from the front of the "Scripture Library", pass the "Dharma Hall", and go forward a few minutes to get there. This cliff is a bit similar to the Danxia landform like the Immortal Cliff, but it is much smaller. There is a protruding boulder on it. The mottled marks and the outline carved by time on it look like a huge Buddha head, so it is called the "natural Buddha". Now there are several stone walls below, and you can't get close. There should be a viewing platform, or a Buddhist temple and a passageway under construction. After it is completed, this place will definitely become a Buddhist holy place! When you come back from here, you can also pass by the "Five Senses Hall", "Longevity Hall" and "Dragon King Hall".

The ancient residential buildings are very distinctive, with multiple courtyards, like a maze, and underground treasure passages. It is also called "Nanzhaizi". It is currently the Tianshui Folk Museum, and there are also many intangible cultural heritage and other local characteristics on display.

The Dadiwan site is a cultural site of the early Neolithic period and the early, middle and late Yangshao culture. The site covers an area of ​​about 2.75 million square meters, with a cultural layer thickness of 1-4 meters, dating back 4900-8120 years. It is the earliest Neolithic culture discovered in Northwest China and was announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit in 1988. It is located in Shaodian Village, Wuying Township, northeast of Qin'an County, Tianshui City, Gansu Province. It is distributed on the gentle slope where the second and third terraces connect on the south bank of Qingshui River, a tributary of Hulu River, 102 kilometers away from Tianshui City. The Dadiwan site has attracted much attention from the archaeological community for its many cultural types, long duration, early historical origin, high level of skills, wide distribution area and well-preserved appearance. According to research, the Dadiwan site can be roughly divided into five cultural periods: pre-Yangshao culture, early, middle and late Yangshao culture and Changshan lower layer culture. Its historical age ranges from 8000 years ago to 5000 years ago.

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It's a very cute park with many water sports, lotus flowers and boat trips. It doesn't feel like the Northwest at all. It's a pity that we went there a little late, and many lotus flowers had passed. The scenery is super beautiful.

Nanzhaizi is located in a prosperous area of ​​Qinzhou District, Tianshui, with convenient transportation. It is a large-scale ancient residence from the Ming Dynasty with a history of more than 500 years. The interior furnishings are simple and well preserved, and it is open to tourists free of charge.

I don't know where to go on May Day? I saw that there were a lot of people everywhere and traffic jams everywhere. Fortunately, my friend recommended a trip to Tianshui. I had a lot of fun because I stayed comfortably, had good food and had a lot of fun.

Knowing that tickets to the Shaanxi History Museum are hard to get, I tried signing up for a guided tour. I was surprised by how reliable the service was from a large platform. The guide, Zhang Xiaojing, sent me the important information and meeting point the day before. He was also there early the next day to wait for everyone. Thanks to Xiaojing, the explanations were excellent, covering the most famous treasures and unique exhibits in Halls 1, 2, and 4 very clearly.