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hilltop Buddhist monastery

hilltop Buddhist monastery, Gangu

 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... 

Transportation  

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moto-taxi, Gangu

 gifiltafish Says:  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. 

frequent bus or train from Tianshui

frequent bus or train from Tianshui, Gangu

 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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 A pleasant place, an easy day trip from Tianshui... 

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