When you come to Wuwei, you must visit the Tianti Mountain Grottoes! It's so beautiful!

👍🏻Recommendation reason: Tianti Mountain Grottoes, also known as Liangzhou Grottoes, are known as the "ancestor of grottoes" in China. They were first built in the Northern Liang (Juqu Mengxun period) in the late Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Sixteen Kingdoms period. They have a history of more than 1,600 years and are an outstanding representative of my country's early grotto art. Here, you can feel the weight of history and the charm of art, appreciate the unique natural and cultural landscapes, and enjoy a relaxing and comfortable journey. 🗺Introduction to scenic spots: The main statue of Sakyamuni in Cave 13 of Tianti Mountain Grottoes is 28 meters high. The Buddha sits majestically, swallowing up the mist. On the left and right sides there are six statues of Kasyapa, Ananda, Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Vaisravana and Virūpākṣa, with lifelike expressions and different images. In front of the cave, the Yangshui Reservoir of the Yellow River is rippling with blue waves and surrounded by clouds and mist, forming a unique landscape of mountains, water, Buddha and clouds. However, you should know that an earthquake in 1927 destroyed five early caves. Later, due to the construction of a reservoir, some stone statues were moved to the warehouse of the Wuwei Museum. Only this giant Buddha could not be moved due to its huge size and became the guardian of the Yellow River Sheep. 🚗Transportation to scenic spots: Arrive at Wuwei Bus Station at 7:00 in the morning. You don’t need to go to the window to buy tickets. Go directly to the parking lot on the first floor to find the Wuwei - Haxi bus. The ticket price is 11¥. The earliest bus leaves at 7:10, but the departure time may be adjusted according to the number of people. When I went there, the bus was full and left at nearly 8 o'clock. After getting on the bus, tell the driver that you want to get off at "Tianti Mountain Grottoes" and save the driver's phone number for easy contact on the return trip. After getting off at the "Tianti Mountain Grottoes" intersection, there are still 2.5 kilometers to the entrance of the scenic area. Don't panic and don't walk. Walk 50 meters forward and you will see a dark red sign indicating that the scenic area provides free pick-up and drop-off service. Call the number on it and someone will come to pick you up soon. 🗺Tour route: Starting from the visitor center, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yellow River Yangshui Reservoir along the way. Walk through the Arhat Hall to the exhibition hall, and then walk forward to the core scenic area of ​​the grottoes. The entire tour takes 40 to 60 minutes, which is relaxing and you don't have to walk too much. 🍱Food recommendation: The article does not mention relevant content. You can explore the local specialties. Wuwei's Santaoche (Fucha, Xingmian, and bacon) is worth a try to experience the unique flavor of the Northwest. 💰Cost related: round trip ticket 22¥, Tianti Mountain Grottoes ticket 30¥, student ID half price 15¥. 📌Other tips: After the tour, call the bus driver you took in the morning in advance to confirm the return time, then call the scenic spot, wait at the visitor center, and a driver will take you back to the drop-off point. The local drivers are very enthusiastic and can make you feel the hospitality of the people in the Northwest.