Gansu (甘肃)
Gansu is the heart of the ancient Silk Road, home to the Mogao Caves, rainbow mountains of Zhangye, and the western end of the Great Wall.
Best Time to Visit
May-Oct, Best: Sep-Oct
Top Highlights
5 must-see attractions
Major Cities
Dunhuang, Zhangye
Altitude Note
Southern Gansu (Xiahe) is at 2900m. Most other areas are lower altitude.
Top Highlights
Mogao CavesZhangye DanxiaJiayuguan FortLabrang MonasteryCrescent Lake
Cities & Attractions
Dunhuang (敦煌)
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Zhangye (张掖)
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