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Gansu Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | April, 2026

About Gansu

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–10 day(s)

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Things to do in Gansu

What to do

Looking for things to do in Gansu? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring
4.7/533,396 Reviews
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Deserts
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7/531,667 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mogao Caves
Mogao Caves
4.4/510,511 Reviews
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Guan City of Jiayuguan
Guan City of Jiayuguan
4.5/515,952 Reviews
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5/52,854 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Gansu Provincial Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6/53,881 Reviews
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Museums
Exhibitions
Zha Ga Na
Zha Ga Na
4.3/53,543 Reviews
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Night view
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7/53,080 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Zhangye Buddha Temple
Zhangye Buddha Temple
4.7/54,459 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Dunhuang Museum
Dunhuang Museum
4.7/51,229 Reviews
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Museums
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6/52,298 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Encore Dunhuang
Encore Dunhuang
4.3/53,106 Reviews
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Gansu, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Gansu dishes and foodie spots.
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Yue Shang Yue Taizhou seafood fine Cantonese cuisine
Yue Shang Yue Taizhou seafood fine Cantonese cuisine
5.0/524 Reviews
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Cantonese Cuisine
Avg. €37/person
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
PENG XIN LAMB NATIONAL
4.3/5201 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. €7/person
大漠烤肉(盘旋路店)
大漠烤肉(盘旋路店)
4.7/5162 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. €7/person
松鼠家牛肉面(清真正宁路店)
松鼠家牛肉面(清真正宁路店)
4.8/575 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. €1/person
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
GAN ZHOU MING CHI
4.5/535 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. €8/person
德元纯汤牛肉面(兰州总店)
德元纯汤牛肉面(兰州总店)
5.0/51 Reviews
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Snacks
Avg. €2/person
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
Ma Laoliu Muslim Restaurant
4.7/5243 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. €11/person
DFG
DFG
4.6/5343 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. €3/person
lao ma jia guo hua
lao ma jia guo hua
4.1/5110 Reviews
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Bakeries
Filming Locations
Avg. €1/person
MA DA HU ZI
MA DA HU ZI
4.8/599 Reviews
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Northwest China Cuisine
View of landmarks
Avg. €9/person
Ru ji kao rou
Ru ji kao rou
4.7/5139 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. €6/person
FUNDOSA
FUNDOSA
4.2/5503 Reviews
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Bakeries
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