Beishikuyi (North Grotto Post) Tourism Area

镇原县北石窟驿景区

Gansu, Qingyang·37.4124°N, 101.6348°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (includes incense), students CNY 30

Duration

1-2 hours

About Beishikuyi (North Grotto Post) Tourism Area

A reconstructed ancient post-station town in Zhenyuan County, set along the Pu River near the Northern Wei-era grottoes. Old street scenes, folk culture and riverside views recreate the feel of a historic route stop.

Highlights

• Reconstructed ancient post-station town by the Pu River near the famous Northern Wei grottoes. • Folk culture, river scenery and nearby cliff Buddhist caves. • Combines history with leisure.

Suggested Route

Walk the post-town streets and riverbank, then visit the nearby grottoes; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Nearby town hotels; local food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and dining.

Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 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

08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Zhenyuan County, Qingyang (near Beishiku Grottoes); nearest HSR: Qingyang Railway Station (Yinxi HSR), ~50 km; nearest airport: Qingyang Airport (IQN), ~60 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

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

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

镇原县北石窟驿景区

37.4124, 101.6348

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