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Tianshui Yuquan (Jade Spring) Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Tianshui Yuquan (Jade Spring) Tourism Area

秦州区玉泉景区

Gansu, Tianshui·36.0195°N, 103.9582°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2-3 hours

About Tianshui Yuquan (Jade Spring) Tourism Area

Visit Yuquan in Tianshui, a Taoist temple complex built around a clear spring called the Jade Spring. Stone stairways link halls and cliffside shrines, creating a quiet, spiritual hike above the city.

Highlights

• Taoist mountain temple complex built around a clear jade spring. • Stone steps, caves, and cliffside halls. • Quiet spiritual hiking spot.

Suggested Route

Base gate, spring pavilion, climb to the upper temple, then the cliff caves; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Vegetarian fare near the temple; city hotels nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, steps, and limited wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 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

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

Yuquan area, Qinzhou District, Tianshui. Nearest HSR: Tianshui South (~10 km); airport ~20 km. City bus/taxi.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

甘肃省天水市秦州区育生巷与解放路交叉口西北方向367米左右

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
秦州区玉泉景区

甘肃省天水市秦州区育生巷与解放路交叉口西北方向367米左右

36.0195, 103.9582

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