Bingling Temple World Heritage Tourism Area

临夏州炳灵寺世界文化遗产旅游区

Gansu, Tianshui★ 3.3Designated 2020·36.2713°N, 103.8945°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (inc. boat ticket CNY 140)

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Rating

3.3 / 5.0

Designated

2020

About Bingling Temple World Heritage Tourism Area

A significant religious and cultural site in Tianshui, Gansu, featuring historic temples, shrines, and centuries of spiritual tradition. Bingling Temple Grottoes (UNESCO Silk Road site) with 1,600-year-old caves and the earliest dated inscription; Bingling...

Highlights

Bingling Temple Grottoes (UNESCO Silk Road site) with 1,600-year-old caves and the earliest dated inscription; Bingling Stone Forest near-water danxia; Bingling Lake.

Suggested Route

Take a boat from Liujiaxia Dam to the grottoes, explore the caves, then the Stone Forest; allow half a day (boat dependent).

Food & Lodging

Try Linxia halal food and hand-pulled noodles; stay in Yongjing county or Linxia city.

Facilities

Boat transport

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

Location

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Opening Hours

Generally open 8:00-17:00 daily. Some temples open earlier for morning worship.

Getting There

In Yongjing County, Linxia; access via boat from Liujiaxia Reservoir (Yongjing) ~1 h; ~150 km from Lanzhou; nearest airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan (~120 km).

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official platform; real-name entry; boat ticket required.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (inc. boat ticket CNY 140)

Address

Gansu Province Linxiazhouyongjing County Liujiaxia Town Hongliu Village