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Northern Cave Temple
The North Grotto Temple, commonly known as the Great Buddha Temple, is one of the four major grottoes in Gansu. The North Grotto Temple is backed by Qingshan Mountain and faces Biliu. On the ochre-red rock cliff with a length of 12 meters and a height of 20 meters, 295 cave niches from the Northern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Song and Qing dynasties were excavated. , There are 2125 statues of various sizes, the caves are densely populated, shaped like a peak room, 20 meters high and 120 meters long. It is a relatively rich grotto in Longdong area. The grottoes are divided into upper, middle and lower layers, among which the 165th cave is the larger one, which is a large cave with the content of the seven Buddhas. The statues of the Seven Buddhas are magnificent and exquisite, solemn and solemn, without losing the brilliance and charm of the statues of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Maitreya Bodhisattva carved with the seven Buddhas, the riding statue Bodhisattva, and the Asura holding the sun and the moon are all works of art. In addition, there is also a statue of the Northern Zhou Dynasty in Cave 240, which shows a simple and solemn demeanor. There are many caves in the Tang Dynasty in the North Grottoes Temple. The most representative one is the No. 32 cave built in the first year of Wu Zetian's Ruyi year (AD 692). The large and small statues in the cave have plump faces, beautiful eyes and affectionate eyes, and they are moving, and their postures are moving. They can be called the works of art in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. There are also more than 150 inscriptions of Sui, Tang, Song, Jin, Xixia, Yuan and other dynasties in the cave, which are treasures for studying history and calligraphy.Qingyang · 14.6 km from downtown
Zhouzu Mausoleum Forest Park
From Fengcheng, cross the bridge to the foot of Zhouzu Mausoleum Forest Park. Pass through dense forest belts and a winding, rugged road to reach the parking lot. The building complex above the parking lot is connected by 822 stone steps. At the top of the mountain, the Zhouzu Cultural Area has a rigorous, standardized, and well-arranged layout. First is the Zhao Zhou Sheng Zu Memorial Archway. The front features the four vigorous characters "Zhao Zhou Sheng Zu" inscribed by General Yang Chengwu. On the four pillars on both sides of the characters are two couplets. The main couplet reads, "Gazing at the Heavenly Gate, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Zhou Ancestor's famous peak, where immortals gather; thinking of Qingzhou, Qifu, Li, and Mi, a land of outstanding people, where the masses come to pay homage." The secondary couplet is, "Only at the peak do you realize it is a world beyond the mundane; leaning on the railing, one gazes across the past and present." The back of the archway features the four characters "Zhong Ling Yu Xiu". Passing through the archway, directly in front is the Zhouzu Main Hall, built on a platform. Inside the hall, facing the front, are the three sculpted statues of the Zhou ancestor Bu Zhu, his son Ju Tao, and his grandson Gong Liu. The statues are 2.8 meters high, lifelike and vivid. On both sides of the hall are ten portraits, including Qing Jie and Huang Pu, making the entire hall appear elegant and solemn. In the northwest corner of the Zhouzu Main Hall is the mausoleum pavilion of the Zhou ancestor Bu Zhu. Behind the pavilion is the Zhouzu Stele Pavilion, with the three characters "Zhouzu Mausoleum" on the front of the stone tablet. The Bagua Pavilion is located on the southeast side of the Zhouzu Main Hall. To the south of the Bagua Pavilion is the Temple of the 38 Kings. The temple is a five-bay, hip-and-gable roof hall with a front corridor, covering a building area of 174.41 square meters with 22 exposed pillars. Inside are 38 statues and portraits ranging from King Wen, Ji Chang, to King Nan, Ji Yan. The design is elegant, and the figures are lifelike. On the east side of the Bagua Pavilion is a Zanjian-style stele corridor. To the west is the Lanfeng Pavilion, a place for viewing the scenery.Qingcheng County · 2 km from downtown
Qingyang Ancient City Ruins
Qingyang Ancient City Ruins is located in Qingcheng County, Qingyang City, Gansu Province, borderingZhouzulingto the north andYaowangdong Villageto the south, stretching 3.2 km from north to south, and covering an area of approx. 1270 mu.Qingcheng County · 3.4 km from downtown
Qingyang Museum
Qingyang Museum is a modern comprehensive museum integrating cultural relics collection, exhibition, research and development, with more than 10,000 cultural relics in its collection. There are 9 permanent exhibitions, including "Historical Relics Exhibition", "Historical Celebrities Exhibition", "Buddhist Culture Exhibition", "Paleontological Fossil Exhibition", "Revolutionary History Exhibition", "Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition", "Scented Bag Exhibition", "Paper Cutting Exhibition" and "Shadow Puppet Exhibition", showing the long historical process of Qingyang from the Paleolithic Age 200,000 years ago to the establishment of the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Red Regime. Among them, prehistoric pottery, Shang and Zhou jades, Han and Tang bronze mirrors, Song and Jin porcelains and various Buddhist statues are quite distinctive.Qingyang · 357m from downtown
Loess Plateau
Heshui · 18.3 km from downtown
Xiaokongtong
Xiaokongtong Mountain in Xifeng is named after its relationship with Pingliang Kongtong Mountain and is also called "Sister Mountain". The scenery here is different in four seasons. It is a "natural specimen garden" in the Loess Plateau of Longdong and a rare scenic tourist destination in the loess gully area. Textual research shows that in the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty, Xiaokongtong was well-known as a religious resort. The main areas and attractions are the ancient farming scenic spot, the Wuliangtai scenic spot, the sightseeing agriculture demonstration park in the Xiaoxi Lake scenic spot, the folk museum, the Shenquan Villa, the Sanqing Hall, the Grand Stage, the Guanyin Pavilion, the cave villa, the Qibo Memorial Hall, the Sishui Tea House, and the Forest of Steles Gallery. And the China Cave Expo Hall.Qingyang · 5.3 km from downtown
Huanzhou Ancient City Scenic Area
Huan County · 2.1 km from downtown
Nanliang Revolutionary Memorial Hall
The museum is located at Liyuanbao Fort, where the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Area Soviet Government was established. The newly built memorial hall is grand and solemn. In front stands a classical-style city gate tower over 10 meters high, featuring four striking vermilion carved railings and a two-tiered Xieshan-style roof structure. Passing through the gate tower leads to the square where meetings were once held, with a tall wooden-style stone archway along the central axis and three arched openings. At the center of the square rises a 34-meter-high martyrs' memorial tower, symbolizing the establishment of the Nanliang Government in 1934. To the right of the tower stands a group stone sculpture of revolutionary martyrs, while to the left is the restored Qingyin Tower, which served as the podium. Historical records indicate this tower was originally an opera stage built in the first year of the Qing Dynasty's Xuantong era (1909), featuring three bays with the central one larger than the side ones. Constructed with brick, wood, and stone, it has a flush gable roof and an inscribed plaque with bold regular script reading "Qingyin Tower." Behind the tower lies the revolutionary relics exhibition hall, exquisitely decorated with thoughtful layout and solemn atmosphere, displaying precious personal belongings and historical accounts of numerous revolutionaries.Huachi · 32.3 km from downtown
Longqi Valley
Qingyang Longxi Valley, located in Qingyang City, Gansu Province, China, is a nature-focused attraction renowned for its unique geological formations, lush vegetation, and diverse wildlife resources. The area features multiple hiking trails perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can admire breathtaking canyon views, crystal-clear streams, and vibrant flora. During spring and summer, the valley bursts with blooming flowers, offering prime nature viewing; while autumn and winter transform the attraction into a serene wonderland.Qingyang · 28.6 km from downtown
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, also known as the Terracotta Army, is located about 1.5 kilometers east of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and forms part of the extensive necropolis. There were more than a thousand terracotta soldiers unearthed here, each with a different facial expression. Standing before the massive underground army, you will feel the extraordinary might of the Qin Emperor that enabled him to unify six warring states two thousand years ago. The Qin Emperor Ying Zheng began building the mausoleum for himself at the age of 13. Nearly 720000 men and 38 years were required to complete this vast project.China · Xi'an
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娴雅小溪August 27, 2019
4.0
Qingyang North Grottoes, located in Xifeng District, Qingyang, Gansu, is one of the four major grottoes in Gansu Province. It is an important area for cultural and financial exchanges of the early ancestors of Longdong and an important node on the Silk Road. The scenic area is not very large, and the style is simple and thick.
Northern Cave Temple
M27***96November 10, 2020
5.0
One of the most recommended attractions in Qingyang, a national 4A-level scenic spot, with the cultural heritage of Zhou Zu and Qi Bo, many attractions, and a relatively large investment! About two miles after leaving the mountain gate, there are the Chinese Medicine Culture Museum, Waterwheel Park, Altar Farming Culture Museum, etc. A little further away is the Nordic Style Park! There is Maweiyi at the foot of the mountain. Upload some photos of the area around Zhou Zuling Scenic Area. I didn't take photos of the scenic area and the museum!
Zhouzu Mausoleum Forest Park
行走毛毛October 3, 2026
4.0
Strictly speaking, this place cannot be called an archaeological site because it was completely restored by human hands. Although it looks beautiful at night, it is rather ordinary during the day. The lights at night always evoke many different fantasies.
Qingyang Ancient City Ruins
强哥（建材）January 18, 2025
5.0
It is worth a visit, the history of the Loess Plateau is displayed
Qingyang Museum
M29***62April 22, 2020
5.0
Xiaokongtong Mountain is located in Dongzhi Township, Xifeng District, Qingyang City, Gansu Province. It is named after its relationship with Kongtong Mountain in Pingliang and is called "Sister Mountain". It is also called Wuliang Mountain and Phoenix Mountain because of the Wuliang Patriarch Temple, the god of the mountain, and the shape of the mountain that looks like a phoenix lying in its nest.
Xiaokongtong
虎虎升胃March 19, 2023
5.0
First of all, it is free. There is a Taoist temple on the mountain, a general platform on the back mountain, a lake, and a mutton health city. A lot of money has been invested, the scenery is OK, and it is good to eat and play with children. See the pictures below for yourself.
Huanzhou Ancient City Scenic Area
曹 操December 16, 2019
5.0
The Nanliang Revolutionary Memorial Hall is located in Liyuanbao Village, Nanliang Town, Huachi County, Qingyang City. It was the former seat of the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Soviet Government. It is a national patriotism education demonstration base, a national national defense education base, one of the first 100 red tourism classic scenic spots in the country, and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. The memorial hall consists of a gatehouse, archway, monument, exhibition hall, relief, old government site, Qingyin Building, etc.
Nanliang Revolutionary Memorial Hall
山在穷游January 17, 2025
5.0
When you travel to Qingyang in winter, you must visit Longqi Valley, which is a miracle among the natural landscapes of Qingyang. You need to walk inside the scenic area, about 1.5 to 2 kilometers away, so this section of the road is still quite boring, but when you reach the end and see the ice waterfall, it's all worth it.
Longqi Valley
139***58October 23, 2026
5.0
During the National Day holiday, it was very crowded, but the tour guides were very professional and took us to see everything! It's very convenient to get to the Terracotta Warriors from Xi'an now. I recommend taking the Xi'an Metro Line 9 to the end and then taking a taxi for about 10 yuan. I also recommend staying at a nearby guesthouse so you can go to the museum early in the morning.
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
