DiscoverGansu @discover_gansu

Follow blogger Lao Li on his Gansu journey! Start with a bowl of authentic Lanzhou Beef Noodles, then hike up Kongtong Mountain to enjoy breathtaking views and experience the dual charm of delicious food and majestic mountains. Which one appeals to you more? 🥢

Once, Zhongshan Bridge stood quietly by the mountains and the Yellow River. Now, it rises against a modern skyline. Through the flow of time, it has remained the enduring memory and emblem of Lanzhou.

In midsummer, Shandan Horse Ranch in Zhangye, Gansu, is carpeted in lush green. Clear waters mirror the blue sky and drifting clouds, while herds of horses roam freely across the vast grassland—an idyllic vision of Northwest China.⛰️

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Over 5,300 years ago, on the Loess Plateau along the upper reaches of the Yellow River, the Majiayao culture illuminated prehistoric civilization with the brilliance of its painted pottery. Spirals, grids, and wave motifs embodied the ancients’ cosmic vision and reverence for…

The Bodhisattva of Great Wondrous Appearance stands beside the Buddha with dignified grace, feet resting upon a lotus. Adorned in splendid attire, the figure radiates natural elegance and vitality. Through centuries upon the mural wall, it still shines with the brilliance of…

At the edge of the desert, the majestic Jiayuguan Fortress rises in solitude against the vast expanse. Its towering gate towers and winding Great Wall once guarded the vital pass of the ancient Silk Road. Even today, it stands in imposing grandeur, bearing witness to centuries…

At the foot of snowy peaks, the Zhuaxi Xiulong Grassland stretches in emerald green. White yurts dot the meadow, cattle and sheep graze at ease, and horses and carriages bustle past—together composing a harmonious summer scene on the steppe.🌿

After a summer rain, Kongtong Mountain in Pingliang is shrouded in mist, evoking a dreamlike beauty. ✨ Forested slopes appear and fade through drifting clouds, while ancient temples lie hidden amid the emerald hills—like a celestial realm from legend.

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Qingyang's cloth pasting art, originating from the Longdong region, is a unique traditional folk art with distinctive regional style and artistic charm. Through creative fabric cutting and pasting, it presents vivid and colorful artworks. ✨ Today, this art form is gradually…

In 1907, the Zhangye Drum Tower rose above humble rooftops and bustling markets, as camel caravans passed below. By 2025, it still stood tall—now framed by streams of traffic and the bustle of a modern city. 📸 For over a century, this tower has remained a steadfast witness to…

In 2009, Mingsha Mountain lay quiet and vast, its golden dunes rolling like waves. By 2025, it was alive with throngs of visitors, scaling its slopes under a bright blue sky. The desert wind still blows, the sand still shifts, yet, footsteps have awakened what was once a…

The Preaching Scene on the south wall of Mogao Cave 322 embodies the brilliance and vitality of early Tang art. The Buddha sits serenely on a lotus throne, hands raised forming the teaching mudra, flanked by disciples and bodhisattvas whose expressions vary from deep…

Laga Mountain in Zhouqu unfolds like a watercolor hidden in the highlands of Gannan. Mist-draped forests, scattered Tibetan homes, and soft alpine meadows create a serene escape from time. Majestic yet gentle, this is where the soul can find rest. ✨

End of Heat marks the fading of summer’s warmth and the embrace of autumn’s cool breath. In Gansu, the skies stretch higher and clearer, the air turns crisp, making it the perfect season for exploration. Where would you love to wander in Gansu during this season?✨

In Zhangye, summer unfolds gently beneath the Qilian Mountains. There’s no oppressive heat—only the breeze whispering across vast meadows and the cool serenity of alpine rivers. It’s a natural heaven from the summer sun, a dreamland for photographers, and a place where…

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In Gansu’s Jingchuan, the Luohan Cave Grottoes have transformed from faded black-and-white images 60 years ago into vibrant, restored sculptures. Once weathered and timeworn, they now glow with new life, reflecting China’s dedication to preserving its cultural heritage.🌤️

In 1934, it rested quietly among barren hills and dusty slopes; by 2024, it is surrounded by lush greenery and ancient architecture, alive with visitors and vibrant energy. 🌉 The bridge remains unchanged, yet the cityscape around it has undergone a complete transformation.

The twelve zodiac animals depicted in the Dunhuang murals showcase the profound heritage of Chinese traditional culture. 🎨 Each figure carries symbolic meaning—such as the dragon symbolizes nobility, the rabbit represents the continuity of life, and the snake stands for…

The Maitreya Sutra Transformation on the south wall of Cave 202 at the Mogao Caves presents a dual vision of Maitreya’s ascent to the Tushita Heaven and his descent to the human realm. The celestial palace is rendered in majestic detail, with Maitreya expounding the Dharma to…