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Shifogou (Stone Buddha Gulch) Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Shifogou (Stone Buddha Gulch) Tourism Area

七里河区石佛沟景区

Gansu, Lanzhou·37.4343°N, 101.5367°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2-3 hours

About Shifogou (Stone Buddha Gulch) Tourism Area

Hike into Shifogou, a forested mountain gulch near Lanzhou named for its ancient stone Buddha carvings. Pine-shaded trails lead past a Tibetan Buddhist temple to ridge viewpoints, offering a cool retreat from the city.

Highlights

• Hike a forested mountain gulch with a Tibetan-Buddhist temple and pine trails. • Cool, shaded summer walks near the city. • Nature plus temple culture.

Suggested Route

Enter at the gully gate → temple → forest trail → ridge viewpoint; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Try Lanzhou noodles and local snacks; lodging in Lanzhou city.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a visitor center, and marked trails; some steps.
Travel Tips

Some temples offer vegetarian meals. Check lunar calendar for special Buddhist festival days.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

07:00-17:00

Getting There

Xiankouzi Village, Bali Town, Qilihe District, Lanzhou (~16 km from city); micro-bus 751 from Wenhua Gong (~25 min) or bus 44 then F44.

Reservation

Ticket 12 RMB; no advance booking required.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
七里河区石佛沟景区

37.4343, 101.5367

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