gifiltafish Says: A series of small buildings winding up the hillside comprises the active Buddhist monastary in Gangu, culminating in a large Budda built into the cliff face at the top. Don't miss the underground part, filled with wall paintings, reliefs and statues. When I was there in 2004...
frequent bus or train from Tianshui
gifiltafish Says: A bus runs from Tianshui to Gangu roughly once an hour. The trip takes about an hour and a half (through some beautiful hills). Last bus back leaves around 5, but trains back to the Beidao side of Tianshui run later.
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Gangu's a small place, easily walkable, but should your feet get tired there are a plethora of three wheeled moto-taxis available for hire.
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