Tianshui
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Prefecture-level city in Gansu, China
Tianshui is a prefecture-level city in Gansu province, China, and is the province's second-largest city. Located in the southeast of the province, the city strides along the upper reaches of the Wei River and at the boundary of the Loess Plateau and the Qinling Mountains. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,984,659 inhabitants, of which 1,212,791 lived in the built-up area made of the 2 urban districts of Qinzhou and Maiji. The city and its surroundings have played an important role in the early history of China, as still visible in the form of historic sites such as the Maijishan Grottoes.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,984,659
- Coordinates
- 34.580, 105.742
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 1171 m
Overview of Tianshui
Tianshui is the kind of big-city destination you find in China. Its resident count stands at approximately 2,984,659. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 1,171 metres up.
Things to do in Tianshui
Nature in Tianshui
(1)Tianshui's nature entries include Caves. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tianshui. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Tianshui works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Asia/Shanghai on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Tianshui that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tianshui known for?
- Travellers associate Tianshui with nature. It sits in China and counts about 2,984,659 residents.
- What can you do in Tianshui?
- Tianshui is tagged with Caves, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Tianshui located?
- Tianshui belongs to China, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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