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Maijishan Cave Museum (天水麦积山石窟博物馆, Tiānshuǐ Màijīshān Shíkū Bówùguǎn)
The Maijishan Cave Museum (麦积山石窟博物馆) is at the Maijishan Grottoes site in Tianshui, Gansu. The Maijishan (Wheat Stack Mountain) Grottoes are one of China's four great Buddhist cave temple sites, containing 10,000+ Buddhist images carved between the 4th and 19th centuries.
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Is Maijishan Cave Museum worth visiting?
The museum of one of China's four great Buddhist cave temple sites — the Maijishan Grottoes (麦积山石窟) with 10,000+ Buddhist images. ¥90.
Quick facts
| Category | history |
|---|---|
| Ticket | ¥90 (includes cave and museum). |
| Hours | 8:00-18:00. Open year-round. |
| Recommended duration | 2-3 hours. |
| Best time to visit | April through October. Summer best. |
| How to get there | Bus from Tianshui city center (¥10). From Xi'an by high-speed train: 2 hours. |
| English signage | partial |
Why visit
The Maijishan Grottoes are one of China's four great cave temple sites with distinctive Qin Dynasty and Northern Wei Buddhist art.
Collection highlights
- 10,000+ Buddhist cave images
- Northern Wei cave art
- Tang Dynasty cave additions
Tips
- Part of Gansu Silk Road itinerary
Frequently asked questions
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