Explore Gansu

In Cave 249 of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, myths, Buddhist and Daoist figures, and scenes of daily life unfold across a vividly painted ceiling from 1,500 years ago. Most remarkable of all: deities from different civilizations share one harmonious sky — a timeless symbol of Silk Road cultural exchange.

🌼Golden canola flowers are blooming across terraced fields in Tianshui's Gangu county. As spring breezes sweep through the hills, they paint a vibrant pastoral scene you won't want to miss. #Gansu #GansuBeauty #FloralGansu

Welcome to Dunhuang, where desert winds meet ancient stories, where murals whisper across centuries, and where every sunrise feels like the beginning of a Silk Road journey. Come for the history, stay for the magic.

🦆Flocks of bar-headed geese have recently returned to Sugan Lake in Aksay county, Jiuquan, nesting and entering the breeding season across the plateau wetlands. With migratory birds soaring freely and nature thriving in harmony, the lake comes alive with vibrant beauty.

🤩The exhibition "Golden Dust of Time: Exhibition of the Royal Collection from Kuwait" is now on display at the Gansu Provincial Museum in Lanzhou. ✨Featuring 130 sets of precious artifacts — from stone sculptures and bronzes to goldware and jewelry — the exhibition showcases the brilliance of ancient West Asian civilization. 📅 Date: April 27 – Sept 27 🕘 Opening hours: Tue-Sun, 9 am-5 pm (Closed Mondays except public holidays) 📍 Venue: Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou

🎭Performers recently brought classic Qinqiang Opera excerpts to life at Ganzhou ancient city in Zhangye. Known as one of China's oldest forms of traditional opera, Qinqiang Opera is celebrated for its powerful vocals, dramatic expressions, and vibrant storytelling rooted in Northwest China.

😍Dingxi has turned into a world of color. Countless blossoms sway in the breeze — fiery reds, gentle pinks, elegant whites, and radiant yellows, each adding its own note to the season. Come to Dingxi and step into a rendezvous with flowers.

🏆Snooker player Wu Yize from Lanzhou, Gansu, delivered a decisive break on May 4 to seal an 18-17 victory over England's Shaun Murphy at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the UK. Wu, 22, became the first player born in the 2000s to win the title and the second Chinese world champion, following Zhao Xintong's breakthrough victory last year as the first Asian winner of the tournament.

🌿As Start of Summer arrives, spring takes a gentle bow and the first hints of warmth begin to rise. Greens deepen as blossoms fade, and the seeds of spring quietly surge with life. Step into summer with openness and energy — may the season find you growing boldly.

😍This May Day holiday, stop and smell the peonies in Gansu. Native to China and cultivated for over 1,600 years, the peony is known as the "king of flowers". But it's more than just beautiful — its petals can be made into fragrant tea and sweet treats, and it shines in paintings, decorations, and daily life, woven into Chinese culture.

🏜️This May Day holiday, head to Dunhuang! Sing with the desert winds, and listen beneath a sky full of stars. Make your holiday unforgettable.

🥋At the first China–Arab Youth Dialogue held at Lanzhou University, young participants explored the art of traditional Chinese martial arts. From watching to hands-on practice, their moves were surprisingly on point.

💪Happy International Workers' Day! 🫡To the builders, creators, innovators, and everyday heroes👨‍🌾👨‍🔧👩‍🏫 — your work shapes our world in countless ways. Here's to dedication, resilience, and the people who keep everything moving forward.✨ #Gansu #LaborDay

🎤From heartfelt ballads to high-energy party vibes, international students lit up the stage at Gansu's Chinese song competition.

🏺The Nanzuo Site in Qingyang, Gansu, has been named one of China's top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025! Spanning 6 million sq m — about eight times the size of the Palace Museum — this settlement, dating back over 5,000 years, reveals a large, well-planned community with a central axis and a 4,000-sq-m architectural complex.

Looking for a smarter way to make your wishes come true? The pottery figurines at Chengji Museum in Tianshui have a tip. Check it out!

🪡Aksay Kazak embroidery from Jiuquan's Aksay Kazak autonomous county blends bold patterns with flowing lines, creating designs full of strength and elegance. As an intangible cultural heritage of Gansu province, this traditional craft has been passed down for generations. Discover how needle and thread bring ethnic culture to life.

@AmbXieFeng Great efforts of ordinary people!💪

What has turned China’s deserts into green oasis? It’s PEOPLE. Sandwiched between two deserts and facing a staggering 94.9% desertification in 2012, Minqin County in Gansu Province was projected to “soon vanish from the map”. But its people have never given up. And now, tens of thousands of young Chinese volunteers are heading to Minqin every year to plant trees. Where saplings are budding, hope is flourishing. 🌱 @ExploreGansu

🐫Camel-hair paintings in Jiayuguan, Gansu, are bringing the spirit of the Northwest to life. Made from carefully selected and treated camel wool, each piece is created through delicate layering and outlining techniques. Blending the elegance of traditional Chinese painting with Western artistic methods, these works shimmer with depth, texture, and striking realism.