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View Plans & PricingArea: 14,305 km²
Population: ~3.0 million (2020)
Tianshui means "heavenly water" in Chinese, named for the legend of the Milky Way falling to earth. It is located in southeastern Gansu and is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) has domestic flights. Tianshui Railway Station and Tianshui South Station connect to Xi'an and Lanzhou on the Longhai railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Tianshui Normal University and Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (Tianshui campus) are main institutions.
Tianshui lies in the Wei River valley with a continental climate. It is surrounded by mountains and is famous for the Maijishan Grottoes.
Visit Maijishan Grottoes (UNESCO), Fuxi Temple, Yuquan Temple, and the Tianshui City Museum.
Day 1: Maijishan Grottoes and Fuxi Temple.
Day 2: Yuquan Temple and city museum.
Try Tianshui呱呱 (a local snack), Gansu lamb noodles, yellow river carp, and local fruits.
Buy Maijishan Grottoes replicas, Gansu dried fruits, and local handicrafts. Main shopping is in Qinzhou District.
Local Vibe: Tianshui (天水) is dusty, dramatic, and Silk Road-steeped. Locals are hardy, noodle-loving, and proud of their corridor between desert and mountains. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Tianshui呱呱 (a local snack) shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Tianshui is home to Maijishan Grottoes (UNESCO), a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Tianshui呱呱 (a local snack) is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Tianshui have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
攒劲 (zǎn jìn) — Excellent / vigorous.
夯客 (hāng kè) — Foolish person (playful).
哪哒 (nǎ dá) — Where.
• Zhang Qian — The Han dynasty explorer opened the Silk Road through the Gansu corridor.
• Buddhist Pilgrims — Monks and traders carried Buddhism along the Hexi Corridor through Gansu.
• Dunhuang Artists — The cave painters of Dunhuang created one of the world’s great art treasures.
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