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Gansu Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July, 2026
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
4.7
/5
36,848 Reviews
Deserts
Night view
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
33,654 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mogao Grottoes
4.4
/5
10,787 Reviews
Historic landmark
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
3,183 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Jiayuguan Guancheng
4.5
/5
16,788 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
3,930 Reviews
Exhibitions
Zha Ga Na
4.3
/5
3,878 Reviews
Night view
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,347 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.7
/5
893 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
4.7
/5
4,836 Reviews
Historic landmark
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6
/5
2,446 Reviews
Historic landmark
Dunhuang Museum
4.7
/5
1,307 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
4.8
/5
25 Reviews
Cantonese cuisine
Avg. MYR207/person
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
4.3
/5
201 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. MYR41/person
夏家合汁(天润花园小区店)
4.4
/5
28 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. MYR15/person
Crowne Plaza Lanzhou·Riverside Café Buffet
3.7
/5
11 Reviews
Buffet
Avg. MYR80/person
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
4.7
/5
243 Reviews
Halal
Avg. MYR55/person
王掌柜木桶鱼(甘州店)
4.9
/5
34 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. MYR48/person
益和居·驴肉黄面(鸣山北路店)
4.3
/5
8 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. MYR27/person
国风大酒店餐厅
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. MYR33/person
Damo Barbecue (Panxuan Road Branch)
4.6
/5
162 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. MYR38/person
望山国际大酒店(张掖西站店)·悦锦主题餐厅
5.0
/5
12 Reviews
Northeastern Chinese cuisine
Avg. MYR32/person
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
4.6
/5
35 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. MYR33/person
Lao Ma Jia Guohua Halal Milk & Egg Rice Wine Dessert (Zhengning Road Branch)
4.0
/5
110 Reviews
Bakery
Filming location
Avg. MYR6/person
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Popular Gourmet Hotels in Gansu
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Hyatt Regency Lanzhou
9.6
/5
11,062 Reviews
Hilton Lanzhou City Center
9.4
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4,451 Reviews
Crowne Plaza LANZHOU by IHG
9.4
/5
5,749 Reviews
Aisiting Hotel
9.6
/5
2,192 Reviews
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Wanda Vista Ganman Dunhuang
9.4
/5
405 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Lanzhou
9.6
/5
11,062 Reviews
Dunhuang International Hotel
9.4
/5
1,410 Reviews
Hilton Lanzhou City Center
9.4
/5
4,451 Reviews
Four Points by Sheraton Dunhuang
9.2
/5
1,501 Reviews
Jinglong International Hotel (Zhangye West Railway Station Aegean Sea Shopping Center)
9.7
/5
954 Reviews
Wangshan international Hotel
9.6
/5
1,013 Reviews
Sheraton Lanzhou Anning
9.5
/5
2,308 Reviews
Tianhe Hotel
9.2
/5
1,939 Reviews
Crowne Plaza LANZHOU by IHG
9.4
/5
5,749 Reviews
Lanzhou Olympic Sports Rosy Huaxi Hotel
9.6
/5
1,454 Reviews
Lanzhou Fuli Wanda Vista Hotel (Yellow River Scenic Line Wangheting Pavilion)
9.4
/5
5,509 Reviews
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Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel
9.7
/5
4,547 Reviews
IntercityHotel Lanzhou Tower
9.8
/5
1,840 Reviews
the Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
9.6
/5
1,989 Reviews
Dunhuang Binhe International Hotel (Dunhuang Night Market & Dunhuang Bookstore)
9.6
/5
1,917 Reviews
Atour S Hotel Lanzhou Convention Center Riverside
9.7
/5
4,034 Reviews
Dunhuang International Hotel
9.3
/5
3,116 Reviews
Runhu Holiday Hotel
9.8
/5
3,552 Reviews
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9.4
/5
2,764 Reviews
Hampton by Hilton Zhangye West Railway Station
9.6
/5
1,869 Reviews
Metropark Hotel
9.6
/5
2,609 Reviews
Lang Ting Wen Hua Hotel
9.7
/5
3,613 Reviews
Yatoo Hotel, North Gate of Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market
9.6
/5
1,002 Reviews
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Haidong International Hotel
9.0
/5
903 Reviews
Yinlong Hotel
9.5
/5
1,221 Reviews
Sapphire Hotel
9.1
/5
1,196 Reviews
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,605 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,349 Reviews
Jinjiang International Hotel
9.4
/5
1,811 Reviews
Sofitel Xining
9.3
/5
3,646 Reviews
The Sebel Xining
9.4
/5
845 Reviews
Qaidam International Hotel
9.5
/5
4,246 Reviews
Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,662 Reviews
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,851 Reviews
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Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,605 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,349 Reviews
Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,662 Reviews
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,851 Reviews
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Sino Italian international Xinglu Hotel
9.6
/5
400 Reviews
Liyi Hotel (Minhe County Government Center Branch)
9.8
/5
281 Reviews
Taihe Hotel
9.1
/5
362 Reviews
Atour Hotel (Guyuan Museum)
9.6
/5
974 Reviews
Wanhe Hotel
9.0
/5
228 Reviews
Ningxia Travel Investment Yuanfeng Hotel
9.1
/5
194 Reviews
Haifeng International Hotel
9.1
/5
352 Reviews
Heart Anchor Hotel (Xining Caojiabao International Airport)
9.3
/5
328 Reviews
Zhongheyuan Xunhua International Hotel
9.0
/5
311 Reviews
Rezen Select Hotel XunHua
9.3
/5
445 Reviews
Wanda Moments, Xining Chengdong
9.5
/5
1,905 Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Xining Chengdong
9.5
/5
551 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Gansu
Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Outdoor activities
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Parks
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Amusement parks
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Ice and snow parks
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Popular Attractions in Gansu
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
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Mogao Grottoes
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Dunhuang Museum
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
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Gansu Provincial Museum
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THE YELLOW RIVER TOWER
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
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Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple
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Maijishan Cave-Temple Complex
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Maijishan Scenic Area
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Fuxi Temple
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Zha Ga Na
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Labrang Monastery
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Ganjia Grassland
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Jiayuguan Guancheng
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The Overhanging Great Wall Scenic Spot
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Jiayuguan Cultural Relics Scenic Area
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Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
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Tiantishan Grottoes
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Wuwei Confucius Temple
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Guan'E Gou Scenic Area
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Wenxian Tianchi National Forest Park
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Wanxiang Cave Scenic Area
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Labrang Monastery
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Ganjia Grassland
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Ganga Secret Scenic Spot
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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
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Mogao Grottoes
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Dunhuang Museum
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Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
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