[Tianshui Fengshen Guide] Two Days and One Night to Fully Explore the "Jiangnan of Long"！

🌄 Tianshui, the "Jiangnan of Long" favored by time 3000 years of history flow through the Buddha statues in Maijishan Grottoes, 2700 years of local life hidden under the flying eaves of Fuxi Temple, and bowls of spicy hot pot stir your appetite! This is the "Hometown of Emperor Xi," the "Little Jiangnan of Long," and a poetic destination that makes you want to settle down once you arrive✨ Follow this guide to enjoy history, nature, and food in two days and one night, unlocking Tianshui’s "divine way to explore"! 📍 Itinerary Guide: Two Days and One Night, Immersive Tianshui Experience 🌟 Day 1: Travel through millennia-old grottoes, night tour of ancient city lights 🔹 Maijishan Grottoes (World Cultural Heritage · Oriental Sculpture Museum) - How to get there: Take bus No. 34 directly, buy the shuttle bus ticket (15 RMB) to the mountain, saving effort and your legs! - Must-see: - Regular caves: Cave 3 Thousand Buddha Corridor (thousands of small Buddha statues lined up, stunning!), Cave 4 Upper Seven Buddha Pavilion (breathtaking flying frescoes), Cave 147 "Oriental Mona Lisa" (healing smile); - Special cave: Cave 133 Thin Relief Sculpture (Northern Wei Dynasty relief, masterful craftsmanship! Extra ticket required, worth every penny~). - Tips: - If afraid of heights, avoid Line 1 (cliff walkway is thrilling, Line 2 is gentler); - Only two restrooms in the grotto area (west cliff exit and under the square steps), plan ahead to "lighten your load"! - Bring a light jacket (cool inside the caves, avoid catching a cold). - Photo tip: Stand on the plank walkway with the panoramic view of Maijishan as the background for instant "Buddha kingdom on the cliff" shots📸 🔹 Tianshui Ancient City (Ming and Qing dynasty vibes · legendary night view) - How to play: Explore the ancient city in the afternoon, where stories of old Tianshui hide among the blue bricks and black tiles (like Yusheng Alley, the "first alley of Tianshui ancient alleys," try the lard box from the breakfast shop while hot!); at 7:30 PM, when the lights come on, climb the city wall to overlook the scene, thousands of lights and ancient buildings reflecting each other, as if traveling back to "The Longest Day in Chang’an"~ - Food: In the ancient city, try "Ranran" (Tianshui specialty snack, gluten wrapped with vegetables, sour and spicy and addictive), and "Fangha Sweet Fermented Rice Milk Tea" (large cup! Sweet fermented rice + milk tea, cools the spice and is addictive). 🔹 Accommodation: Stay near the central square (such as Tianshui Yunqi Homestay, a Chinese courtyard with windows facing the ancient street; or All Seasons Hotel, cost-effective, 5 minutes walk to Fuxi Temple). 🌟 Day 2: Explore cultural secrets, unlock intangible heritage delicacies 🔹 Fuxi Temple (Starting point of Chinese civilization · Ancestral holy site) - How to play: Walk 20 minutes to Fuxi Temple, ticket 20 RMB. Ancient cypresses tower inside (the "Guatai Ancient Cypress" is 3000 years old!), the divination platform is mysterious, and the Fuxi Grand Ceremony on June 21 every year (don’t miss it in 2024!) is full of ritual atmosphere~ - Photo tip: In front of the red walls and yellow tiles, wear Hanfu for ancient-style photos, instantly becoming a "descendant of Nüwa"🙏 🔹 Yuquan Temple (Taoist paradise · Yuquan Fairy Cave) - How to play: Take bus No. 7 to Yuquan Temple, climb up to the "Yuquan Fairy Cave," see Yuan Dynasty murals ("Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" vividly depicted), listen to the tinkling spring water. The temple in the morning mist looks like a "cultivation secret realm" from a xianxia drama☯️ 🔹 Hu Family Ancient Residence (Ming Dynasty ancient house · Woodcarving museum) - How to play: Walk 15 minutes to the Hu family home, truly a "living fossil of Tianshui ancient residences"! The wood and brick carvings are exquisitely detailed (like the "Lion Rolling the Embroidered Ball" wood carving, full of detail), as if traveling back to a wealthy Ming Dynasty household🏠 🔹 Nanguo Temple (Du Fu’s poetic inspiration · Ancient cypresses and clear springs) - How to play: Take bus No. 80 directly, Du Fu once wrote here "On the hill at Nanguo Temple, the water is called Beiliu Spring." Ancient cypresses tower (the "Spring and Autumn Ancient Cypress" is 2500 years old!), the spring water is clear, sit in the courtyard and feel the tranquility shared by the "Poet Sage"🍃 🍜 Tianshui Food: A carnival of carbs and spice 🔸 The "King of Rolls" in spicy hot pot - Recommended: - Haiying Spicy Hot Pot (Zhonghua West Road branch): Secret sesame sauce + lots of ingredients (Ranran is a must-try!), yellow steamed buns soak up the broth, so fragrant you’ll stomp your feet; - Eden Spicy Hot Pot (Dazhong Road branch): A local secret, spice level adjustable, skewers freshly threaded and cooked; - Yuannv Spicy Hot Pot (Jiefang Road branch): The smoky atmosphere of the old alley, great value for money. 🔸 Carbohydrate Happy Planet - Must-eat: - Lard Box (Yusheng Alley breakfast shop): Crispy and flaky, eat while hot! - Xiaowu Crispy Cake (three flavors: sweet, salty, spicy, blindly delicious); - Master Wu’s Guagua (double combo is better: Guagua + noodles, sour and spicy appetite booster); - Fermented Water Noodles (summer heat relief magic, sour and spicy and refreshing, carb lovers rejoice). 🔸 Hot Pot and Skewers - Fatty’s Fresh Fish Hot Pot (the queue king! Tender fish slices, rich broth, perfect with rice); - Zhong Da Mouth Skewers (freshly cut and threaded, many beef skewer varieties, spicy and satisfying). 🚗 Transportation: Worry-free guide, ready to go anytime - Major transport: - Train: Get off at Tianshui Station or Tianshui South Station, close to downtown, buses 34, 60, 7, 80 go directly to attractions; - Plane: Maijishan Airport has limited flights, train is recommended first. - City transport: Buses cover attractions (Maijishan No. 34, Fuxi Temple No. 7, Nanguo Temple No. 80), taxi starting fare 6 RMB, about 30 RMB from Maijishan to downtown, super convenient~ 💡 Tips: These details make your trip perfect 1. Maijishan sun protection: Strong sunlight outside the caves, wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen; 2. Ancient city night photos: Use flash for better shots (ancient buildings + warm light, full of atmosphere); 3. Food pairing: Spicy hot pot with sweet fermented rice milk tea, cools the spice and is addictive; 4. Hanfu experience: Rent Hanfu at Fuxi Temple or ancient city (50 RMB/hour), perfect for ancient-style photos~ 🌌 Summary: Tianshui, a poetic destination worth your journey Here, you can: - Listen to the morning bell at Fuxi Temple, touching the roots of Chinese civilization; - In the afternoon, gaze at millennia-old Buddha statues in Maijishan Grottoes, feeling the weight of time; - At dusk, enjoy a bowl of spicy hot pot at the ancient city night market, letting your taste buds dance in spice and aroma; - Sleep under the moonlight of the Jiangnan of Long, looking forward to the surprises of the next day… Two days and one night is enough to make you fall in love with Tianshui’s "slow time." Don’t hesitate, pack your bags, and come here for a "date with history and food"!🚀