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the must-see sites in Gansu Tours, Silk Road China

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Posted by chinafacttours on April 16, 2013

Dunhuang Mogao Caves: It is also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas. The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes.

Feitian (Flying) Murals paintings on the wall of Mogao Caves

Sculptures in Mogao Caves

Xiahe Town in Lanzhou:
It is home to the famed Labrang Tibetan Buddhist monastery, one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries outside of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Labrang Tibetan Buddhist monastery:

Sangke Prairie in Xiahe Town: Located in xiahe, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. It is an extremely valuable natural tourist attraction.

Jiayuguan (Jiayu Pass): is the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall of China, near the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu province.

Jiayuguan Gliding Base: Jiayuguan gliding base is located 12 km northeast of the civil aviation airport of Jiayuguan city. Along with Australian gliding base and South African gliding base, are currently three ideal gliding bases in the world.

Maqu gesar Race Meeting of China:

Gansu Lycium Chinense:

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