Guazhou Gobi Sculpture Art Corridor

瓜州戈壁雕塑艺术长廊景区

Gansu, Jiuquan·40.1448°N, 94.6427°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60, students CNY 30

Duration

3-4 hours

About Guazhou Gobi Sculpture Art Corridor

An open-air land-art park spread across the Gobi Desert near Guazhou, Gansu, where giant modern sculptures rise from the empty landscape. Best visited at sunrise or sunset for dramatic desert light and photography.

Highlights

• Open-air land-art park across the Gobi desert with giant sculptures (e.g., 'Son of the Earth'). • Dramatic desert scenery and photo opportunities. • Combines contemporary art with Silk Road landscape.

Suggested Route

Drive or walk along the sculpture corridor stopping at each piece; allow 1-2 h. Best at sunrise or sunset.

Food & Lodging

Bring water and snacks; lodging in Guazhou County town. No on-site restaurants.

Facilities

Parking and viewing areas; shade and services are minimal in the desert .

Travel Tips

Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups. Respect cultural artifacts and no-flash photography.

📅 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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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

No metro nearby; along G3011/G30 near Guazhou; nearest HSR: Guazhou Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~30 km; nearest airport: Dunhuang Mogao Int'l Airport (DNH), ~150 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3), students CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

瓜州戈壁雕塑艺术长廊景区

40.1448, 94.6427

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