Things to do in  Tianshui

Bingling Temple is home to caves, grottoes, and pagodas with Buddhist carvings and sculptures dating back several dynasties. The rocky cliffs and mountains surrounding the area make it only accessible by boat across the Liujiaxia Dam. It’s a remote treasure that’s been ransacked by looters over the years, but it’s still worth a visit.

Carved into the side of a cliff, the Maijishan Grottoes contain thousands of Buddhist sculptures and frescoes crafted by pilgrims and traders as they made their way across the Silk Road. These grottoes are one of four cave complexes in China and have a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.