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Pingliang Museum
The predecessor of Pingliang Museum was thePingliang Regional Museum, established in 1979. It is situated on Baota Liang, the former site of Yan'en Temple within the Ming Dynasty Prince Han's Zijin City. It is a national public cultural institution affiliated with the Pingliang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Press and Publication. It is a division-level institution and one of only 3 national second-grade museums among city (prefecture) museums in Gansu. Its main functions include social education, cultural relic collection and research, exhibitions, and archaeological excavations. The museum houses 11,565 items across more than 10 categories, including bronzeware, ceramics, gold and silver ware, jade artifacts, stone inscriptions, murals, calligraphy, paintings, and shadow puppets. Among these, 842 are classified as national precious cultural relics. It is a comprehensive historical and cultural museum that integrates cultural relic collection, exhibitions, academic research, and social education. It opened to the public in 2008, receiving nearly 1,000 visitors daily and approx. 300,000 visitors annually.Pingliang · 5km from downtown
Kongtong Ancient Town
The overall design of the ancient town imitates the architectural style of Ming and Qing Dynasties. The four city gates creatively restore the ancient Pingliang city gates. The roads are crisscrossed, surrounded by flowing water, and the scenic spots are inlaid in it. It not only shows the profoundness of Kongtong culture, but also reflects the beauty of southern gardens, and runs through the traditional cultural landscape and the ecological and environmental protection concept of harmony between man and nature.Pingliang · 7.8km from downtown
Liuhu Park
Liuhu Lake is located in the center of Pingliang City, covering an area of more than 88,000 square meters, or 133 acres, of which the lake area is 32 acres. It is a famous natural landscape garden in Longdong. Liuhu Lake was built in the first year of Xining, Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 1068). Cai Ting, then the prefect of Weizhou, drew springs into the lake. Because willow trees are suitable for water, willows are planted everywhere. . During the Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty, King Zhao Wang of Han Dynasty occupied the garden and made a large-scale expansion. After Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, it was repaired several times. In the fifth year of Qianlong (AD 1740), it was renamed "Baiquan Academy" and later changed to "Gaoshan Academy". In the early years of Tongzhi, Liuhu Lake was destroyed by war. In the 12th year of Tongzhi, Zuo Zongtang, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, stationed in Pingliang, restored it again, changed its name to "Liuhu Academy", and inscribed the plaque "Liuhu". In 1926, it was changed to the Seventh Normal School of Gansu Province. The victory of Willow Lake begins with the warm spring. There is a warm spring on the ground, the water temperature is about 17 ℃, and the four seasons are smooth. The warm spring is the source of Liuhu Lake. There is a stone tablet next to the spring. On it is the two characters of "Nuanquan" inscribed by Zuo Zongtang, and below it is "Plain cool and high and cold, the water spring is very cold. Also" and other inscriptions. Now the warm spring has been renovated and surrounded by iron fences to protect it. Willow Lake is famous for its peculiar "willow in the lake, willow in the lake". In the late spring, the catkins are light and fluttering in the lake. It is known as "Liuhu Lake Qingxue" and is listed as one of the eight scenic spots in Pingliang. "The clear light reflects the wild pond, and the white snow spreads all over the sky. Jade shavings dance in the air, and pieces of silver light go crazy around the shore. The clothes are wet under the moon, and the face is not cold before the wind. Willow Lake is full of West Lake interest. , provoked the saucy people to grow up." This is the ancients' ode to "Liuhu Qingxue".Pingliang · 935m from downtown
Shaanxi History Museum
History background: Shaanxi History Museum is located in the northwest of the Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an. It is one of the landmark attractions of Xi'an. The museum was planned in 1983, started in the summer of 1986, and officially opened on June 20, 1991. It was named Shaanxi History Museum. In 2016, Shaanxi History Museum was selected as "China's 20th Century Architectural Heritage" by the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and the Chinese Architectural Society. Museum Features: Shaanxi History Museum is a large modern museum, and its completion marks a new milestone in the development of China's museum industry. This museum is a Tang-style building complex with a "central hall and four corner towers". The main and secondary buildings are well-organized, the heights are staggered, and the momentum is solemn. It integrates national traditions, local characteristics and the spirit of the times. The museum covers an area of 65,000 square meters, and houses more than 380,000 cultural relics ranging from simple stone tools used in the initial stage of ancient humans to various artifacts in social life before 1840, covering a time span of more than one million years. The cultural relics are not only numerous and diverse, but also of high quality and wide value. The collections in the museum are dazzling and exquisite. It is an art hall that showcases the history and culture of Shaanxi and ancient Chinese civilization, and is known as the "Pearl of the Ancient Capital, the Treasure House of China." There are many treasures in the museum, including bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, pottery figurines from various dynasties, gold and silver utensils from the Han and Tang dynasties, and murals from Tang tombs. Most of them are treasures from the prosperous periods of the Han and Tang dynasties, and some of them are fine items that are prohibited from leaving the country. Collection treasures: There are three exhibition halls in the center of the museum. The first exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the prehistoric civilization of Lantian ape-man 1.15 million years ago to the Qin Dynasty; the second exhibition hall displays cultural relics from the Han Dynasty and the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties; and the third exhibition hall is mainly cultural relics from the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Each exhibition hall has its own treasure. There are special exhibition halls on the east and west sides of the central hall. On the west side, there is a "Special Exhibition of Tang Dynasty Treasures (Treasure Hall, Cultural Relics Unearthed in Hejiacun)", where many fine gold and silver wares from the heyday of the Tang Dynasty were transferred to be exhibited. On the east side, there is a "Treasures of Tang Dynasty Murals Exhibition", which exhibits a number of authentic Tang Dynasty tomb murals. The tripod The tripod is placed in the first exhibition hall at the entrance of the museum, and it can be said to be the treasure of the first exhibition hall. The replica is placed here, and the original is kept in the warehouse. Inscription on the outer wall: The inscription "All under heaven is the king's land; all the people are the king's subjects" reflects the land ownership system in the Western Zhou Dynasty. There are four lines of inscriptions with 28 characters on the inner wall of the Yi Ding. The general meaning is: In early August of a certain year, Wang Jiang took back the land originally given to Shi Lu and gave it to Yi, who then made this tripod to commemorate it. Queen's Seal: One of the treasures worth seeing in the second exhibition hall is the jade seal of the empress of the Han Dynasty, which is displayed separately. The seal is made of Xinjiang Hetian mutton-fat jade and is engraved with a Chihu, symbolizing royal power. Three-color camel figurines carrying music: This world-famous tri-color camel figurine carrying music is located in the third exhibition hall of Shaanxi History Museum. Its overall appearance and color are well preserved. There are seven men sitting on the camel's back, holding different musical instruments in their hands. Among them, the figurine holding the clapboard is listening attentively, as if intoxicated by the wonderful music. The woman in the middle is performing, and the camel opens its mouth wide and looks up to the sky, as if it is also singing with its master. Gold-inlaid animal head agate cup: This cultural relic, located in the special exhibition "Tang Dynasty Relics Special Exhibition", is one of the first 64 national treasures listed by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage that are never allowed to be exhibited abroad. There are also many other treasures such as black-glazed oil-drip bowls, green-glazed porcelain pots with handles, gilded silver bamboo-joint copper incense burners, gold bowls with mandarin duck and lotus petal patterns, and so on.China · Xi'an
Grand Tang Mall
Grand Tang Mall is a large-scale Tang-style architectural pedestrian street in Xi'an's Qujiang New District, built around the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. It stretches from the Xuanzang Square at the foot of the pagoda in the north to the Tang City Wall Ruins Park in the south, connected by a approx. 1500 m central axis view boulevard running north-south. The boulevard itself resembles an open-air sculpture gallery, featuring themed sculptures arranged sequentially from north to south: Buddhist culture of the Tang Dynasty, Tang heroes, the Zhenguan era governance, Empress Wu's procession, and the Kaiyuan heyday. Statues of eminent monks like Xuanzang and Jianzhen stand at the front, followed by Tang luminaries such as Li Bai, Wu Daozi, Sun Simiao, and Lu Yu in the middle section, with ceremonial processions of Emperor Taizong, Empress Wu Zetian, and Emperor Xuanzong concluding the display. Walking through this boulevard is akin to reading a three-dimensional history of the Tang Dynasty. The block connects three themed squares from north to south—Xuanzang square, Zhenguan square and Kaiyuan square—with Tang-style pavilions lining both sides. Among them are four cultural venues: Xi'an concert hall, Shaanxi grand theater, Xi'an art museum and Qujiang cinema. Enjoying concerts, visiting exhibitions and shopping for photos can all be arranged along the same route. By day, admire the architecture and sculptures, but the real highlight of this street comes after nightfall—when the lights come on, the Tang-style pavilions glow with radiant colors, and the entire street seems to recreate the splendor of the Tang Dynasty. The area features year-round immersive street performances: a "Tumbler Girl" in Tang attire leans in to hold hands with travelers as she spins; Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui from the "Secret Box of the Tang Dynasty" appear, posing riddles and bantering, with clever answers from selected travelers drawing cheers from the crowd; Hu Xuan dances and Tang-era music performances compete in a colorful parade; and actors dressed as the "Poet Immortal" may challenge you to a verse duel at any moment—strolling around, you might stumble upon a performance. This place gathers trending attractions, highlighting dazzling colors, fantasy, and a tech vibe. Through large-scale installations, it creates a stylish and dynamic interactive experience center, offering a sought-after photo spot for trendy young crowds. In the family-friendly tech zone, scene-based displays and hands-on actions spark children's imagination and creativity, combining play with skill development and experiential gains—making it an ideal destination for family-friendly fun.China · Xi'an
Xi'an Museum
Xi'an Museum is a modern comprehensive museum built upon the cultural relic protection site—the ruins of the Tang Dynasty Jianfu Temple and its iconic structure, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. It integrates cultural relic collection and protection, academic research, exhibition and display, social education, and garden leisure. Its core area is the location of the original Tang Dynasty royal temple, Jianfu Temple, while the precious and striking historical relic existing within the temple—the Small Wild Goose Pagoda—has become the museum's unique landmark and soul. Therefore, the Jianfu Temple ruins and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda are not only the foundation and core carrier for the establishment of Xi'an Museum, but also important outdoor historical exhibition areas and focal points for visitors. The main building of the museum is located on the north side of the ancient temple ruins. The three elements (ancient temple ruins, ancient pagoda, and modern museum building) are organically integrated, jointly forming a unique cultural space that combines "museum, pagoda, temple, and garden," vividly showcasing the historical context of Xi'an from ancient times to the present. Xi'an Museum officially opened to the public on May 18, 2007. Its establishment aims to comprehensively showcase the glorious history and splendid culture of Xi'an (ancient Chang'an) as the capital of thirteen dynasties, filling the gap of a comprehensive museum of Xi'an's urban history. Collection highlights: The museum houses over 100,000 precious cultural relics from various historical periods of Xi'an. The collection spans from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with particular emphasis on artifacts from the prosperous dynasties of Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang, including bronze ware, jade articles, gold and silverware, ceramics, murals, stone steles, epitaphs, and Buddhist statues, systematically reflecting the political, economic, cultural, social life, and foreign exchanges of the ancient capital Chang'an. Main exhibition: The permanent exhibition "Ancient capital Xi'an" takes the urban development history of Xi'an as the main thread, showcasing the evolution and achievements of Xi'an as a capital (Zhou Fenghao, Qin Xianyang, Han Chang'an, Sui-Tang Chang'an) and a prefectural city (Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties) through a large number of precious cultural relics, models, charts, and multimedia means. Unique environment: The museum's greatest feature lies in its surroundings. Travelers can not only visit modern exhibition halls but also stroll through the expansive heritage park encompassing the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, the ancient architectural complex of Jianfu Temple (including structures like the Ming dynasty bell tower housing a Jin dynasty ancient bell), an ancient stone sculpture art exhibition area, and garden views—experiencing the charm of the millennia-old capital at its historical site. The view of "morning bells at the Wild Goose Pagoda" is particularly renowned. Functional positioning: The museum is not only an important center for cultural relic collection, research, and display, but also an urban cultural park where citizens can relax, entertain, and immerse themselves in history and culture, undertaking significant social education and cultural exchange functions.China · Xi'an
Chengji Culture City
Chengji is the ancient place name of Jingning. According to legend, Fuxi, the "first ancestor of humanities" in China, was conceived in the first century (twelve years) and then completed, so the ancients called the birthplace of Fuxi "Chengji". Fuxi was based in Chengji's hometown, looked up and down the Yellow River, drew gossip, dispelled people's doubts, created a country, established an official system, established a surname, established a marriage, made leather, made nets, played music, pushed Jiali, and opened up the Chinese civilization. The Fuxi Hall is decorated with bronze statues of Fuxi, painted with paintings such as "River Map" on the top, engraved with pictures of Fuxi's holy relics on the walls, and displays Jiuding and Bagui and other ritual utensils. Chengji Cultural City is a cultural infrastructure built to develop and utilize Chengji cultural resources. It was designed by experts such as Ren Zhenying, a famous Chinese engineering design master, and Zuo Guobao, a senior architect. The total area is 66 mu and the building area is 108,000 square meters. Major buildings such as "Five Halls and Three Bureaus" (Fuxi Memorial Hall, Cultural Center, Library, Museum, Archives, Cultural Bureau, Tourism Bureau, and Archives Bureau) have been completed, with a completed construction area of 16,000 square meters.Jingning · 237m from downtown
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum is a large comprehensive museum centered on the civilization of the Silk Road. Located at a strategic point along the Silk Road and a convergence zone of Han and Tibetan cultures, its collections embody the diverse characteristics of the Central Plains, Western Regions, and the Tibetan Plateau. The three treasured artifacts—the Galloping Bronze Horse, the mural brick of a courier, and the painted pottery vase with a human-head-shaped mouth—serve as iconic representations of the museum. The museum has three floors, featuring permanent exhibitions on themes such as the civilization of the Silk Road, Buddhist art of Gansu, painted pottery of Gansu, paleontological fossils, and revolutionary Gansu. The Silk Road civilization exhibition on the second floor is the museum's centerpiece: the bronze galloping horse unearthed in 1969 from the Leitai Han tomb in Wuwei is displayed here. The horse has three hooves in the air and one stepping on a flying bird, standing steadily on a single hoof. Its image is now the symbol of Chinese tourism. In the same hall, the mural brick depicting a courier from the Wei-Jin tombs in Jiayuguan shows a messenger galloping on horseback, notably without a mouth, symbolizing the need for couriers to "keep their mouths shut." This pattern was later adopted as the emblem of China Post. The exhibition also features a procession of chariots and horses excavated from the same tomb as the bronze horse, along with Han and Tang dynasty silk textiles, gold and silver artifacts, making the prosperity of Silk Road trade vividly tangible. The Buddhist art exhibition hall on the third floor features replicas of caves from the Mogao Grottoes and Maijishan Grottoes, alongside statues, ritual objects, white pagodas, and prayer wheels from both Han and Tibetan Buddhism. Stepping into the hall feels like entering a temple, and this harmonious blend of Han and Tibetan styles is rarely seen elsewhere. On the same floor, the painted pottery exhibition showcases ceramics from cultures such as Dadiwan, Yangshao, and Majiayao, with intricate and fluid patterns like spiral and sawtooth designs. Among them, the painted pottery bottle with a human-head-shaped spout unearthed at Dadiwan in Qin'an, which integrates facial sculpture with the pottery vessel, is a highly popular exhibit. If you're interested in natural history, the paleontological fossils exhibition hall features the impressive skeleton of the Yellow River ancient elephant unearthed in Heshui, and the dinosaur fossils and reconstructed models are also popular with children. The revolutionary Gansu exhibition hall showcases historical artifacts and materials from periods such as the Nanliang base area and the Shaan-Gan-Ning border region, narrating the modern history of this land. The museum houses a large quantity of exhibits, and even a quick tour would take half a day. It's recommended to start with the Silk Road exhibition on the second floor, then proceed to the third floor for Buddhist art and painted pottery, following a logical route. In the exhibition halls, you can scan to listen to the audio guide, and at certain times, volunteers also provide guided explanations.China · Lanzhou
Jingningxian Jieshi Pu Hongjun Changzheng Maozedong Jiuju Memorial Hall
Jingning · 19.7km from downtown
Tianjia Valley Ecological Scenic Area
Tianjiagou Ecological Scenic Area in Jingchuan County is 3 kilometers away from the county seat and the Queen Mother of the West Ancestral Temple, Wangmu Palace. The total basin area is 49.7 square kilometers, and the total area of the Attraction is 5 square kilometers. It is close to National Highway 312 and has convenient transportation. In the Attraction, mandarin ducks, white cranes, and grass deer return to nature, the mountains are green and the waters are beautiful, and the fruits are fragrant. It is a scenic area with natural ecological landscape as the main content, integrating leisure, entertainment, and vacation. The main attractions of Tianjiagou Ecological Tourism Area include: sightseeing orchard, Queen Mother of the West Folk Garden, rare zoo, rare plant garden, water park, amusement park, paddling pool, fishing center, etc.Jingchuan · 3.6km from downtown
Free things to do in Pingliang
Pingliang Museum
Pingliang · 5km from downtownKongtong Ancient Town
Pingliang · 7.8km from downtownLiuhu Park
Pingliang · 935m from downtownShaanxi History Museum
China · Xi'anGrand Tang Mall
China · Xi'anXi'an Museum
China · Xi'anImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeChengji Culture City
Jingning · 237m from downtownGansu Provincial Museum
China · LanzhouJingningxian Jieshi Pu Hongjun Changzheng Maozedong Jiuju Memorial Hall
Jingning · 19.7km from downtownTianjia Valley Ecological Scenic Area
Jingchuan · 3.6km from downtown
What travellers say about Pingliang
开心天涯客12 January 2021
4.0
This is a relatively large comprehensive museum located in the center of Pingliang City. The building is simple and beautiful, and the collection is rich. Its special feature is that there are many historical artifacts unearthed locally. They are ancient, well-preserved, and of great historical and cultural value.
Pingliang Museum
No.5旋风小子26 June 2022
4.0
This ancient town is a commercial ancient town at the foot of Kongtong Mountain. There is a small town here, but now it is much larger due to commercial reasons. You can still buy some water here before going up.
Kongtong Ancient Town
有文化的女士20 February 2023
4.0
The sky and water merge into one, making it a great weekend getaway for kids in all seasons. There are many activities for kids to enjoy, including boating, painting, fishing, and playing in the playground. There are also bumper cars, but younger children need to be accompanied by their parents.
Liuhu Park
GH97060815 October 2026
5.0
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.
Shaanxi History Museum
呦未来可期15 October 2026
5.0
Take a stroll through the Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City on a pleasant autumn evening. The evening breeze is cool, the lights are dazzling, and the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty is palpable. Street performances are everywhere, and tourists come and go, creating a lively scene. No need to plan a route; just wander around and explore as you please. Immersed in this world of lights, feeling the warmth of everyday life and ancient charm, this is what small satisfactions in ordinary days are all about. Chang'an's autumn nights are as bright as ever.
Grand Tang Mall
Anonymous user19 October 2026
4.0
The outdoor green gardens are worth a leisurely stroll. They offer shade and are a great place for family outings. "Xi'an Museum" usually refers to the Xi'an Museum itself. It's not a single exhibition hall, but a complex comprising a museum, the ruins of the Tang Dynasty Jianfu Temple, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a World Heritage Site. This integrated layout of "museum, pagoda, temple, and garden" is relatively rare in China. Those who enjoy the outdoors are definitely recommended to take a walk around and explore.
Xi'an Museum
买醉吟小曲31 October 2024
5.0
The environment is very good, because there are not many people, there is more atmosphere, it is good, I will come again next time!
Chengji Culture City
M14***996 October 2026
5.0
Lina, the lecturer at the Gambo Museum, is exceptionally skilled. During the two-hour learning experience, she demonstrated a thorough understanding of the chronological order and comparative analysis of the artifacts, meticulously integrating historical evolution with everyday life. I look forward to the completion of the new Gambo Museum and visiting it again next time.
Gansu Provincial Museum
加油加油加油加油！！7 May 2021
5.0
A place of historical memory of the revolution, a place of memory of heroes!
Jingningxian Jieshi Pu Hongjun Changzheng Maozedong Jiuju Memorial Hall
M48***8011 November 2022
5.0
[Scenery] Very nice
[Fun] Very good
[Value for money] Very high
Tianjia Valley Ecological Scenic Area
