Linxia, Gansu — Little Mecca of China, Hometown of Hui Ethnic Culture. Visit Bingling Temple to admire grotto art, tour Songmingyan to see Danxia landform, and wander around Bafang 13 Lanes to taste ethnic customs.
Seat of the Prefectural Government
Core Area of Hui Ethnic Culture
Hometown of Hua'er Art
Pearl of the Yellow River
Qijia Culture Ruins
Hometown of Ancient Animal Fossils
Birthplace of the Dongxiang Ethnic Group
Multi-ethnic Settlement Area
Explore Bingling Temple, stroll through Bafang Lanes, listen to the Songmingyan Hua'er Festival, and taste Linxia's delicious food
Travel to Yongjing County to visit the world cultural heritage Bingling Temple Grottoes, and tour Liujiaxia Reservoir in the afternoon to admire the spectacular view of the high gorges forming a flat lake.
Tour the Hui Ethnic Customs Zone of Bafang 13 Lanes in Linxia City, visit historical buildings such as the East Mansion, and experience the traditional Hui ethnic culture.
Travel to Hezheng County to visit the Songmingyan Scenic Area, admire the Danxia landform and primeval forest, and experience the "Hua'er" folk song art. Return in the afternoon according to the flight/train schedule.
A traditional food in Linxia, selected high-quality beach sheep, cooked in clear water and eaten by hand. The meat is tender and original, better served with salt and pepper and mashed garlic.
A characteristic pasta in Linxia, with thin skin and plenty of filling. Stuffed with mutton, carrots, etc., steamed, delicious in taste, it is the first choice for local breakfast.
A characteristic cold food in Linxia, made by washing flour to get gluten and then steaming, cut into strips and mixed with vinegar, chili and other seasonings, with a chewy texture, sour and spicy appetizer.
A specialty food of the Dongxiang ethnic group, selected high-quality potatoes sliced and dried, can be fried or boiled, with a unique taste, it is a local characteristic agricultural product and souvenir.