Heishuiguo Ruins
黑水国遗址 · Hēishuǐguó Yízhǐ
Crumbling rammed-earth walls of two ancient walled towns and Han-dynasty tombs in the Gobi northwest of town; a wild, empty site rather than a developed attraction.
No booking needed1–2 hours including the drive
Tip
There is no shade, water or shop: bring both, plus sun protection. It fits well on the way to or from the Danxia parks.
- Opening hours
- Open-access site; visit in daylight To be confirmed
- Price
- Free To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking or ticket.
- Getting there
- About 15 km northwest of the centre along National Road 312; taxi or DiDi, and ask the driver to wait as there is no transport back To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 甘肃省张掖市甘州区明永镇下崖村 312 国道两侧黑水国遗址
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