Embark on a private half-day tour of Tianshui and explore the ancient Maiji Mountain Grottoes, home to over 7,200 well-preserved stone carvings and clay sculptures. Discover the rich history and cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Maijishan Tunnel - Your professional tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel, You will be transferred by comfortably air-conditioned private vehicle to Maiji Mountain Grottoes, there are morn than 7,200 stone carvings and clay sculptures preserved very well, also called “Museum of the Oriental Sculpture ”.
Maiji Mountain is located close to the east-west route that connects Xi’an with Lanzhou and eventually Dunhuang, as well as the route that veers off to the south that connects Xi’an with Chengdu in Sichuan and regions as far south as India. This crossroads location is interesting as several of the sculptures in Maijishan that appear around the 6th century, appear to have Indian—and SE Asian—features that could have come north via these north-south routes. The earliest artistic influence came, however, from the northwest, through Central Asia along the Silk Road. Later, during the Song and Ming Dynasties, as the caves were renovated and repaired, the influences came from central and eastern China and the sculpture is more distinctly Chinese.
When tour finish, you will be transfer back to your Tianshui hotel.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Tianshui city boasts a history spanning over 2,700 years and a civilization that extends back to 8,000 years before the present. As the cradle of Chinese civilization, Tianshui encapsulates the evolution of humanity.
Resembling a ‘wheat stack’, Maiji Mountain is home to more than 7,200 well-preserved stone carvings and clay sculptures, earning it the moniker ‘Museum of Oriental Sculpture’.
This private excursion allows you to explore the Maiji Mountain Grottoes either in the morning or the afternoon.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
