Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui
Water trickles down the cave year-round, and on rainy days water cascades from the eaves like a curtain, which gives the cave its name. The complex includes Lashao Temple, the Thousand Buddha Caves,…
Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui, Eastern Gansu
Key facts
- Admission
- Admission ¥30; sightseeing shuttle round trip ¥10
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Take a shuttle bus from Nanhu Bus Station in Qinzhou District bound for Wushan, which runs every half hour. Ask the driver to drop you at Luoyang Gate Bus Station, then take a local minibus (¥5) to the scenic area entrance.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 779. Open in Google Maps
About Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui
Water trickles down the cave year-round, and on rainy days water cascades from the eaves like a curtain, which gives the cave its name. The complex includes Lashao Temple, the Thousand Buddha Caves, Xiansheng Pool and the Water Curtain Cave. It is the second most important grotto complex after the Maiji Mountain Grottoes. The scenic area is home to the Lashao Temple Buddha, an open-air cliff relief said to be the largest of its kind in Asia. More than a hundred statues from successive dynasties and over 2,000 square metres of murals survive here, making it well worth a visit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui cost?
Admission to Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui is Admission ¥30; sightseeing shuttle round trip ¥10, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui?
Take a shuttle bus from Nanhu Bus Station in Qinzhou District bound for Wushan, which runs every half hour. Ask the driver to drop you at Luoyang Gate Bus Station, then take a local minibus (¥5) to the scenic area entrance.
How long should I spend at Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui.
Where is Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui?
Wushan Water Curtain Cave, Tianshui is in Eastern Gansu, Gansu Province, in the Northwest of China. Zhongloushan Gorge, Tianshui City
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