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Gansu Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July, 2026

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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
4.7/536,848 Reviews
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Deserts
Night view
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7/533,654 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mogao Grottoes
Mogao Grottoes
4.4/510,787 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5/53,183 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Jiayuguan Guancheng
Jiayuguan Guancheng
4.5/516,788 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Night view
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6/53,930 Reviews
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Exhibitions
Zha Ga Na
Zha Ga Na
4.3/53,878 Reviews
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Night view
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7/53,347 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.7/5893 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
4.7/54,836 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6/52,446 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Dunhuang Museum
Dunhuang Museum
4.7/51,307 Reviews

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 Reviews
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Cantonese cuisine
Avg. MYR207/person
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
4.3/5201 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. MYR41/person
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)
4.4/528 Reviews
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Snacks
Avg. MYR15/person
Crowne Plaza Lanzhou·Riverside Café Buffet
Crowne Plaza Lanzhou·Riverside Café Buffet
3.7/511 Reviews
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Buffet
Avg. MYR80/person
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
4.7/5243 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. MYR55/person
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店)
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店)
4.9/534 Reviews
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Hotpot
Avg. MYR48/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 Reviews
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Snacks
Avg. MYR27/person
国风大酒店餐厅
国风大酒店餐厅
5.0/57 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. MYR33/person
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
4.6/5162 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. MYR38/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 Reviews
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Northeastern Chinese cuisine
Avg. MYR32/person
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
4.6/535 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. MYR33/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 Reviews
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Bakery
Filming location
Avg. MYR6/person

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The Xueyu Ziting cultural and ecological scenic area is truly amazing

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