Wuwei Travel

Ten essential sights, and more

13 places with their own photos, descriptions, transport notes and suggested visit durations.

Visit the site where the bronze galloping horse was discovered, and explore the context of Han-period travel and burial culture.

Getting there: Take a city taxi or ride-hailing service. Check the destination and current opening arrangements before leaving.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Wuwei Museum

Start with the museum to place the city and the Hexi Corridor in historical context before visiting individual monuments.

Getting there: Take a city taxi or ride-hailing service. Check the destination and current opening arrangements before leaving.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Kumarajiva Temple

A temple and tower associated with Liangzhou’s Buddhist heritage. Combine the visit with a walk through nearby old-city streets.

Getting there: Take a city taxi or ride-hailing service. Check the destination and current opening arrangements before leaving.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Wuwei Confucian Temple

Courtyards, old trees and historic plaques offer a slower introduction to local traditions of learning.

Getting there: Take a city taxi or ride-hailing service. Check the destination and current opening arrangements before leaving.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Western Xia Museum

Explore Western Xia history and its written culture. The Western Xia stele is a key highlight.

Getting there: Take a city taxi or ride-hailing service. Check the destination and current opening arrangements before leaving.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Baita Temple

The tower landscape provides an introduction to the historic Liangzhou alliance; pair it with the memorial exhibition.

Getting there: Arrange a car or driver for this excursion and allow time for the return journey.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Liangzhou Alliance Memorial

Use the exhibition to understand the historical context of the Liangzhou alliance and exchanges between communities.

Getting there: Arrange a car or driver for this excursion and allow time for the return journey.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Tiantishan Grottoes

Buddhist sculpture, a mountainside setting and reservoir scenery make this a rewarding half-day excursion.

Getting there: Arrange a car or driver for this excursion and allow time for the return journey.
Suggested time: Allow half a day or more including travel

Haizang Temple

A quiet temple visit that pairs well with nearby wetland scenery and an unhurried city itinerary.

Getting there: Take a city taxi or ride-hailing service. Check the destination and current opening arrangements before leaving.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

South City Gate

See the city gate by day or visit around dusk. Access to the upper level depends on current opening arrangements.

Getting there: Take a city taxi or ride-hailing service. Check the destination and current opening arrangements before leaving.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Dayun Temple and Tang Bell

A temple and historic bell add another chapter to the city’s religious and urban history.

Getting there: Take a city taxi or ride-hailing service. Check the destination and current opening arrangements before leaving.
Suggested time: About 1–2 hours

Wushaoling Pass

A mountain outing for broad views and grassland scenery. Visibility and weather matter; bring warm layers.

Getting there: Arrange a car or driver for this excursion and allow time for the return journey.
Suggested time: Allow half a day or more including travel

Ruian Fortress

Explore the courtyards and defensive architecture of this Minqin fortress on a dedicated county excursion.

Getting there: Arrange a car or driver for this excursion and allow time for the return journey.
Suggested time: Allow half a day or more including travel