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Updated Sep 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂6.7
    4.4/5
    1635 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 24 reviews
    "Humanities, natural beauty, historical reality, inheritance, take a car to Xiangshan, walk to Zhongtai, take a car back, at first, there is no feeling from the back mountain, starting from Xiangshan, walking down the mountain, it is really a humanistic beauty journey."
    Pingliang
    83.3km from Xiji
    Highlights: Kongtong Mountain has a long history and rich cultural connotations. It is the holy place where the ancestor of humanities, Xuanyuan Huangdi, climbed the mountain and asked questions. According to legend, Emperor Xuanyuan visited the western frontier after his achievements and personally visited Kongtong Mountain to ask Guangchengzi, who lived in seclusion in Kongtong Mountain, for advice on how to govern the country and maintain health. Kongtong became famous forever.Kongtong is the cradle of religion where the three religions unite and respect and prosper together. According to Taoist classics, the predecessor of Laozi, the founder of Taoism, was Guangchengzi who practiced in Kongtong, and Guangchengzi was the teacher of the Yellow Emperor. Therefore, Kongtong Mountain is known as "the first Taoist mountain in the world." In addition, Buddhism and Confucianism have made great progress in Kongtong Mountain.Kongtong Mountain is the birthplace of the Kongtong School, the five major martial arts schools in China. Kongtong martial arts is one of the five major martial arts schools along with Shaolin, Wudang, Emei and Kunlun. Kongtong martial arts is closely connected with Taoist culture. It is mysterious and strange, with unique characteristics. It is a wonder of Chinese martial arts.Kongtong Mountain belongs to the Danxia landform in high-altitude areas, which has extremely high scientific research value and extremely beautiful natural scenery. The ancients commented that "Kongtong's mountains and rivers are the best in Guansai", and another commented that "it has the majesty of the mountains in the north and the beauty of the mountains in the south."Kongtong Mountain is one of the country's first batch of 5A-level tourist attractions, a national geological park, one of the "50 Places Worth Visiting for Foreigners in China", and one of the first batch of "Chinese Tourism Culture Demonstration Sites". It is a natural kingdom of animals and plants, with various species of animals and plants. There are more than 1,300 species, and the forest coverage rate reaches more than 90%.
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  • No.2
    󰺂6.0
    4.3/5
    600 Review
    From929.87
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6 reviews
    "There is no extra consumption in the scenic area. Due to the heavy rain some time ago, some exhibition halls were not open, but the tickets were also reduced. Generally speaking, the scenery is good, suitable for summer vacation with children."
    Jingyuan
    86.8km from Xiji
    Highlights: Liupanshan National Forest Park is located in Jingheyuan Town in Jingyuan County, Guyuan City. The main attractions in the park include Xiaonanchuan, Liangdian Gorge and Erlong River. Entering through the main gate, Liangdian Gorge is to the north, while Erlong River is to the south and Xiaonanchuan lies between them. There is also an ecological museum and botanical garden. Liangdian Gorge stretches several kilometers long and has a clear stream at the very bottom. Climbing to the main peak, Mingang Mountain, hikers are treated to a sight of an seemingly infinite sea of clouds.
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  • No.3
    󰺂6.9
    4.5/5
    1347 Review
    From2111.9
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 19 reviews
    "The people of Tianshui are particularly simple and enthusiastic, and they are very sincere to tourists. The scenic scenery is naturally ancient. The nearby Mala Tang is also delicious. You can also go to Maiji Mountain Fairy Cliff to see it. Different scenery and the same enthusiasm!"
    Tianshui.Tianshui City Square
    >100km from Xiji
    Highlights: Fuxi Temple was originally named Taihao Palace and also known as Renzong Temple. It was built from the 19th to the 20th year of the Chenghua Period of the Ming Dynasty and has undergone several lots of renovation work to create a large architectural complex. Facing South, the majestic complex presents a distinctive style of traditional Chinese architecture. Fuxi was the first emperor in ancient legends, so the complex is designed like a palace. It is China's largest architectural complex honoring Fuxi.
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  • No.4
    󰺂6.5
    4.4/5
    939 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 11 reviews
    "It is worth a visit. In summer, take your family to escape the heat and watch the green grass under the blue sky. The cattle and horses eat grass on the hillside. At night, you can see the sky full of stars. In the morning, the valley is covered with mist, as in a fairyland."
    Long County
    >100km from Xiji
    Highlights: The Guanshan Grasslands are located in Long County near Baoji City. The area is known for its beautiful alpine landscape with pristine forests, meadows, rivers, mountains, and valleys. The famous Han dynasty military leaders Wei Qing and Huo Qubing passed through here on their way to launch a campaign against the Xiongnu nomadic tribes.
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  • No.5
    󰺂6.6
    4.2/5
    651 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 22 reviews
    "When I came, it happened to be the day. Yesterday was still short-sleeved sweating, but today it seems to be winter. It’s so cold that it’s just a simple tour to check in. Maybe wait until the sunny day to truly experience the beauty of the stone forest!"
    Jingtai
    >100km from Xiji
    Highlights: Jingtai Yellow River Stone Park is near the Yellow River, southeast Jingtai County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province. It is dominated by a large canyon about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) long along the Yellow River. There are towering stone forests on both sides of the canyon presenting a very unique landform. The main attraction of the Stone Park is the observation deck at the end of the main grand canyon. In addition to the stone landscape, there is an opportunity to sample many of the local folk customs. The donkey carts in the canyon exemplify these folk customs. Local elderly women lead the donkey carts, often singing northwestern folk songs.
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  • No.6
    󰺂6.1
    4.6/5
    690 Review
    From1323.88
    "The environment is very good, the service is thoughtful, the staff is warm, and there are thirty or forty hot springs with different effects. Recommended cloud water secret, there is private space to rest, the roof can also see the ripples shaking, there is a separate bathroom in the room can take a bath, the outside of the small room is a "private pool", the water quality is cleaner than the outside. very good! recommend!"
    Tianshui
    >100km from Xiji
    Highlights: Tianshui Maiji Mountain is famous for its Maiji Mountain Grottoes. Maiji Mountain Hot Spring Resort Hotel is famous at home and abroad for its unique natural hot springs. Maiji Mountain Hot Spring Resort Hotel is located in the beautiful Tianshui, Jiangnan, on the south of the Saishang River. It faces the Maiji Mountain with thousands of niches and treasures in the south, Du Fu Thatched Cottage in the north, Shimen Peak in the east, and Fuxi Zuguatai Mountain in the west. The resort hotel has convenient transportation, 21 kilometers away from the railway station, and only 15 kilometers away from Maiji Grottoes, one of the four major grottoes in the country. It is an ideal holiday resort for tourists. Tianshui Maiji Mountain Hot Spring Resort Hotel borrows the magic of hot springs, the pastoral pastoral, the tranquility, the green mountains and valleys, and the fragrant grass, which are all fascinating.The newly built Maijishan Hot Spring Resort Hotel is divided into two parts: indoor and outdoor. The indoor hot spring hall (steel greenhouse) shows authentic tropical style. Coconut trees, waves, spa, and water recreation facilities form a hot spring paradise for the whole family. The resort's outdoor hot spring pool and hot spring house present a strong Chinese classical style. The small bridges, winding corridors, and the curling water vapor in the shade of green trees make you feel like you are in a fairyland. Maijishan Hot Spring has created a herb health area, a fragrant streamside area, a mountain hot spring area, etc., with an open-air ecological garden as the keynote, providing customers with a variety of bathing products and services. The resort hotel and conference and Dining center will meet the needs of business reception, group leisure, foreign affairs reception, etc.
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  • No.7
    󰺂6.8
    4.3/5
    283 Review
    "Lanzhou night tour is divided into three piers. I personally feel that the Yanchangbao Pier is the most suitable. There are not many people in line, because most tourists are concentrated in the pier near the Yellow River Iron Bridge. There are not many people on the boat at the Yanchangbao Pier. The whole night tour time is about an hour. You can visit the scenery on both sides of the Yellow River, from the Yanchangbao Pier to the Yellow River Iron Bridge, the price is also very cheap, it is worth a visit"
    Lanzhou.Baita Mountain Park
    >100km from Xiji
    Highlights: Take a cruise ship, rippling on the mother river - the Yellow River, on both sides are famous scenic spots in Lanzhou such as Zhongshan Bridge, the mother of the Yellow River, and Baita Mountain. If it is night, you can also experience the bright night view of the ancient city on the boat.
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  • No.8
    󰺂6.3
    4.6/5
    2980 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 194 reviews
    "Zhongshan Bridge, also known as "Lanzhou Iron Bridge", known as "the first bridge of the Yellow River in the world", is the earliest large-scale iron bridge built on the Yellow River, American design, German construction, Chinese workers completed construction, is a large landscape in Lanzhou and tourists must punch in. In the early Ming Dynasty, there was a 24 wooden boat connected here, paved with wooden boards on the pontoon bridge, there are four large iron pillars on both sides, called "general pillars", used to fix the rope of the pontoon bridge. Zhongshan Bridge has been built for more than 100 years, and has already exceeded the design and use period, and the function of opening to traffic is also borne by more than 30 other Yellow River Bridges in Lanzhou (Lanzhou is thus named "Yellow River Bridge Capital"). Although Zhongshan Bridge has become a pedestrian bridge, its location is still the most unique."
    Lanzhou.Baita Mountain Park
    >100km from Xiji
    Highlights: The Yellow River Steel Bridge is also known as Zhongshan Bridge. It is one of Lanzhou’s most famous landmarks and a must-see for visitors. This steel bridge was built in the waning years of the Qing Dynasty. At that time, it was the first bridge that the Yellow River that could be used the whole year round. All of the materials used in the German-designed steel bridge was imported from Germany and work on the construction was overseen by German engineers. The north terminus of the Yellow River Steel Bridge is just beneath the famous Baita (White Pagoda) Mountain. Atop the mountain are many ancient relics and monuments. Many people like to climb the mountain to take photos of the panoramic view of Lanzhou and the Yellow River Steel Bridge.
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  • No.9
    󰺂6.1
    4.6/5
    963 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 95 reviews
    "The most attractive thing in Lanzhou is the Baita Mountain, and the C position of Baita Mountain is the White Tower Temple White Tower. From the Yellow River, the Baita Mountain is very spectacular, and the night view after the lights are on at night is even more beautiful. After the war and earthquake, the Buddha statue has been relocated to the Fayu Temple below. The only thing that remains is this white Buddha tower, as well as some remaining houses, monuments, release pools and other relics, have lost the function of the temple. In addition to the white tower, there are "three treasures", elephant skin drums, bronze bells, bauhinia trees, all have stories and history. After visiting the White Pagoda Temple, you will go to the ropeway. There are also many attractions along the way. You can also see many Lanzhou citizens, bring their families, and have picnics under the shade of trees and on the lawn. The road to the ropeway is not close, the sun is very hot, and finally gave up the monument museum, it is really a pity, because the photos are very good, and finally can only leave a memorial far away. However, there are fewer people standing on the ropeway than the people who are standing on the ropeway. When they pass the ropeway, they take a photo. The queue for the ticket sales hall is far away."
    Lanzhou.Baita Mountain Park
    >100km from Xiji
    Highlights: Baita Mountain Park is located on the north bank of the Yellow River near the central district of Lanzhou City. The entrance is connected to Zhongshan Bridge and is an important scenic spot in Lanzhou City. Baita Mountain is based on the ancient white pagoda on the top of the mountain. There are many palace-style buildings in the mountains. Many trees are planted around the buildings. It is very good to exercise and take photos here. More importantly, when you climb Baita Mountain, you can see the spectacular panorama of Lanzhou City, with a very wide field of vision. The best time to visit Baita Mountain is in summer. The altitude of the top of the mountain is about 1,700 meters, but it is only about 200 meters high compared to the Lanzhou City below the mountain. The mountain is not high, and it is not difficult to climb up. There are courtyards and temples of some ancient buildings on the road, as well as beautiful trees and lawns, which can be viewed one by one. Arrive at the top area to watch the White Pagoda, take a panoramic view of Lanzhou, and then go to the Lanzhou Forest of Steles behind the mountain, and then go down the mountain and return. The general play time is about 2-3 hours. In addition, if you are not physically strong, you can also take the Yellow River Cableway on the other side of the Yellow River. The cableway passes through the Yellow River and then reaches the mountainside of Baita Mountain. There are roughly three levels of ancient buildings on the mountaineering road of Baita Mountain, including huge arches, city towers and monastery attics. Between these buildings, there are many trees, creating a rare tree-lined environment in the northwest, and it is very comfortable to climb the mountain. Some of the courtyards of the building also have lawns, and wild flowers bloom every spring and summer, which is very beautiful. In addition, there will be people selling handicrafts such as gourd carvings and Yellow River stone carvings on the mountain roads, usually for dozens of dollars a piece, if you are interested, you can buy them. At the top of the mountain is a white pagoda, with a total of seven floors and seventeen meters high. This pagoda was built by Kublai Khan to commemorate the Tibetan Buddhist teacher Saban who died here, and later rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. One of the symbols is also the origin of the name of Baita Mountain. There are also cultural relics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties such as elephant skin drums and bronze bells on the top of the mountain, which are also the legendary treasures of the town. More importantly, when you look back at the top of the mountain, you can see the panoramic view of Lanzhou city. A Yellow River passes through the city at the foot, and there are row upon row of buildings on both sides of the river bank, which is very spectacular. If you come in the evening or after dark, the buildings and street lights will be on, which is more suitable for shooting beautiful night scenes of the city. On the northwest side of the back of the mountain, there is a forest of steles in Lanzhou, which is a similar round ancient courtyard. On the inner side of the courtyard wall, there are copies of calligraphy and stone carvings of many famous calligraphers from ancient times to modern times. The historical monuments of the King of Xining, "Hui'an Xibiao", "Chunhua Pavilion Tie", etc. have been copied or carved here. In addition, there are calligraphy stone tablets with special characters such as oracle bone script, Tibetan script, Xixia script, and Phashiba script, which are worth visiting. When tourists visit Lanzhou, they usually visit Baita Mountain Park, Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park, Zhongshan Bridge, etc. If there is enough time, Gansu Provincial Museum will be added. It is recommended to arrange the itinerary to climb Baita Mountain in the afternoon, go down the mountain in the evening just to see the night scene on both sides of the Yellow River, and then go to the Zhengning Road Night Market not far away to taste delicious snacks, which is very pleasant.
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  • No.10
    󰺂6.4
    4.1/5
    1311 Review
    From788.03
    "Dunhuang Shazhou Wild Luxury Camp, the design of the desert hotel combines desert culture and art elements, making people shine. Close contact with nature: living in a desert RV, we can get close to the desert and feel the charm of nature. Value for money: Although the price is higher, it still feels good value for money considering the unique experience and excellent service."
    Lanzhou.West Railway Station
    >100km from Xiji
    Highlights: Lanzhou Ocean World is a unique arctic-themed park, the first of its kind in Northwestern China. The park has all kinds of marine life from icy, polar regions. It also has special kinds of performances and entertaining activities suitable for the whole family. The marine life that can be seen and enjoyed here includes seals, adorable penguins, jellyfish and much more. Areas which visitors may enjoy at Lanzhou Ocean World include the Tropical Ocean, Rivers and Lakes, Dream of the Jellyfish, Under the Sea Dive and Beach Living.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Xiji?
Some Best Things to Do near Xiji include:Kongtong Mountain, Liupan Mountain National Forest Park, Fuxi Temple, Guanshan Grasslands, Yellow River Stone Forest
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Xiji?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Xiji include:Kongtong Mountain:4.4, Liupan Mountain National Forest Park:4.3, Fuxi Temple:4.5, Guanshan Grasslands:4.4, Yellow River Stone Forest:4.2
Where are Best Things to Do near Xiji located?
The Best Things to Do near Xiji are mainly located in:Kongtong Mountain:Pingliang, Liupan Mountain National Forest Park:Jingyuan, Fuxi Temple:Tianshui, Guanshan Grasslands:Long County, Yellow River Stone Forest:Jingtai
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