The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tianshui

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tianshui, China

Updated August 23, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Tianshui

View of the entire Maji hill, with all its grottoes, sculptures and stairs

Tianshui, China

Maijishan Grottoes

Rock-cut caves and 7,000 Buddhist sculptures carved into the nearly sheer face of a sandstone mountain.

A massive seated Buddha is carved into a rock face.

Tianshui, China

Bingling Temple

A hidden Buddhist gem accessible only by boat.

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