Private Tianshui Tour: Visit UNESCO World Heritage Maiji Mountain Grottoes and Ancient Fuxi Temple
Tianshui
Embark on a private tour of Tianshui and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Maiji Mountain Grottoes and the ancient Fuxi Temple. Discover the exquisite clay sculptures and stone carvings, and learn about the Chinese ancestor, Fuxi.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maiji Mountain - Hotel pick up, our guide and driver will take you visit Maijishan Grottoes, one of four most famous Buddhist Grottoes of China.
    Maijishan Grottoes seated in south of Tianshui, 45min of driving from City, The grottoes was built in 4th initially. Used to be a important Buddhist site on the ancient Silk Road.196 caves with 1300 square meter of wall paintings were preserved.
    Visit Fuxi Temple in the afternoon, Fuxi Temple was built in 15th century in the Ming Dynasty. Offered the statue of Fuxi himself. and Fuxi was considered as the Chinese ancestor by Chinese people from very ancient year ago.
What's Included
  • Battery car in Maiji Mountain
  • Lunch included
  • Private transfer for convenience
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • 2 bottles of water per person per day
  • All entrance fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Accommodation
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Prepare to explore one of the stunning Buddhist Grottoes located in Tianshui, Gansu, China today, holding a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Constructed between 384-417 AD, this site impresses with its roughly 10632 clay and stone sculptures, 221 caves dedicated to Buddha, and murals covering approximately 1300 square meters, earning its reputation for its remarkable clay sculpting art. It’s often referred to as the Eastern Sculpture Art Gallery.
Next, you’ll tour the Fuxi temple, a notable destination and Daoism temple, considered one of the significant ancient structures in Northwestern China. Previously known as the Taihao Palace, it’s popularly called Renzong temple, serving as a place to honor Fuxi, who is believed to be the forefather of the Chinese people.
Plan ahead for this Tianshui tour, as it’s a small city. It is advised to book at least a week in advance so we can arrange an English-speaking tour guide.

Location
Maiji Mountain
South of Maijishan Country, Maiji District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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