Guazhou Caosheng (Calligraphy Sage) Hometown Culture Industrial Park

瓜州草圣故里文化产业园

Gansu, Jiuquan·40.0534°N, 94.6714°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

2-4 hours

About Guazhou Caosheng (Calligraphy Sage) Hometown Culture Industrial Park

A cultural park in Guazhou County, Gansu, honoring Zhang Zhi, the Eastern Han calligrapher revered as the 'Sage of Cursive Script'. Calligraphy squares, a forest of carved steles and exhibition halls celebrate his art.

Highlights

• Theme park honoring Zhang Zhi, the Han-dynasty 'Sage of Calligraphy' born here. • Calligraphy square, stele forest and exhibition halls with inscribed works. • Lakeside gardens and seasonal cultural events.

Suggested Route

Start at the calligraphy square, walk the stele forest, then visit the exhibition hall; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Guazhou County town; sample local noodles and melon. Few on-site dining options.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, exhibition halls and open gardens. Wheelchair access on main paths .

Travel Tips

Best explored on foot. Visit early morning for peaceful atmosphere before tour groups arrive.

📅 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

View on interactive map →

View Trip →

💱

Book Tickets & Tours

Trip.com

Hotels, tickets & tours

Klook

Tickets & experiences

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.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to platforms travelers actually use.

Opening Hours

Town open 24/7 (ticketed sites 08:30-17:00)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Guazhou county town; nearest HSR: Guazhou Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~20 km; nearest airport: Dunhuang Mogao Int'l Airport (DNH), ~160 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

瓜州草圣故里文化产业园

40.0534, 94.6714

Amap ↗Apple Maps ↗Google Maps ↗

Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.