Gansu is located in northwest China. It covers an area of 453,700 square kilometers and has a population of 26.47 million. Gansu has diversified natural ecology and rich tourism resources, It ranks fifth in enrichment in China.
In addition to the ocean and islands, Gansu has all other types of tourism resources. There are desert, Gobi, grassland, forest, glacier, snow mountain, canyon cave, Danxia land form, Yadan geopark, plateau, wetland and so on. Gansu is a high-quality international tourist destination favored by countless tourists, just because of the unique and magnificent natural scenery here.
Gansu is located in the eastern section of the ancient Silk Road, which was an important channel for communication between East and West during the Silk Road period. Once created a prosperous look that the envoys, Businessmen, travelers from different countries shuttle back and forth on this road in history. Through this road, the people of the countries along the silk road have expanded trade and commerce circulation, opened up a new chapter for exchanges among civilizations and people.
The silk road Promoted the prosperity and integration of the regions along the Belt and Road, had given birth to the Silk Road spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit. It also left Gansu with many historical sites, such as the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, known as the “Treasury of Human Art”, Jiayuguan Pass, the western starting point of the Great Wall, Maiji Mountain Grottoes in Tianshui, hailed as the “Oriental Sculpture Museum”, Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, the “World – Renowned Tibetan Learning Center”, and the Bronze Galloping Horse, the symbol of China’s tourism. As a result, the number of world cultural heritages in Gansu ranks second in China.
Based on its long history, splendid culture, magnificent natural scenery and rich ethnic customs, Gansu was selected as the top ten best tourist destinations in Asia by Lonely Planet, which is an authoritative international travel guide, and ranked in The New York Times’s list of “52 Must-Visit Destinations in the World”.
Colorful cultural charm, diversified tourism resources and Unique geographical conditions have created the brand image of Gansu.
Attracted by the beautiful scenery of green mountains and waters, inspired by the cultural charm of the Silk Road, and guaranteed by fast and convenient transportations. We warmly welcome you and your family and friends to Gansu. Come here to touch the history, taste the culture, travel the landscape, and feel the customs.