Tianshui
Tianshui, Gansu's second-largest city, sits along the upper Wei River at the boundary of the Loess Plateau and the Qinling Mountains, and is home to the Maijishan Grottoes — a UNESCO-listed complex of Buddhist cave temples carved into a dramatic cliff face. The city carries a long history as a node on the ancient Silk Road and holds the legendary status as the birthplace of Fuxi, a founding figure in Chinese mythology. A walkable centre with a lively café and restaurant scene makes it a practical base for the wider region.
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- Population2,984,659
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 43 km27 mi
Nearest airports
Tianshui: quick answers
Where is Tianshui?
Tianshui is in Gansu province, China.
How do you get to Tianshui?
The nearest airport is Tianshui (Maiji) (THQ), about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tianshui?
The warmest month is July, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C27°F. The wettest month is July, with about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tianshui?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 12 restaurants, 8 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.