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Majishan Grottoes / 2025

We went to visit this amazing historical site near Tianshui. We kept hearing about how amazing and breathtaking the place is, so we needed to see it with our own eyes. Thank God we did. The place didn’t disappoint us — it was even more breathtaking than we thought it would be. We visited the site on a Saturday, so there were a lot of people, and we had to wait a bit to get inside to see all the statues. Once we saw them, we didn’t care about the wait anymore — it was worth it. The place has been made really tourist-friendly. There are snacks, food, and water available for purchase if needed. Toilets are also everywhere, which is really nice. Overall, a great spot! Highly recommended: 10/10. #china #chinatravel #exploreityourself #2025 #traveling #travelinginchina #backpacking #naturepark #historicallandmarks #tianshui
Posted: Sep 18, 2025
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