Travel Guide to Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui, Gansu

The Maijishan Grottoes are located in Tianshui, Gansu, and are one of the four major grottoes in China. They are famous for their thousand-year-old clay sculpture art and are known as the "Oriental Sculpture Museum." Highlights: 1. Essence of the grottoes: There are 221 caves and niches, spanning from the Later Qin to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The main attractions include the Great Buddha of the Eastern Cliff (Cave 13), the Thousand Buddha Corridor (Cave 3), and the Sanhua Tower (Cave 4), which showcase the elegant style of the Northern Wei and the realistic style of the Tang and Song dynasties. 2. Unique experience: Climb the suspended plank road and overlook the Danxia landform. On rainy days, you can see the "Maiji Smoke and Rain" spectacle. 3. Practical information: Tickets cost 80 yuan, and the scenic area shuttle bus costs 15 yuan. It is recommended to set aside 3 hours. It takes about 1 hour to get there by taxi from Tianshui Railway Station. Wear non-slip shoes and bring a jacket on rainy days. 4. Nearby attractions: You can combine the Maijishan Grottoes with the Xianren Cliff and the Fuxi Temple to create a one-day tour, and experience the dual charm of Tianshui's humanities and nature.