Maijishan Grottoes is the highlight of Tianshui city. It is located in the Maijishan Scenic Zone. It rises abruptly out of the ground, shaped like a huge stack of wheat straw. Maijishan Grottoes, first chiseled and constructed during the Former Qin Dynasty, has a history of 1600 years. After dynasties of renovations and rebuildings, it has become one of the most famous large-scale grottoe groups in our country. In Maijishan Grottoes are preserved more than 190 Caves, 7000 stone and clay sculptures as well as 1000 square meters of murals. Maijishan Grottoes is also honored as "The Oriental Sculpture Museum", especially for its clay sculptures. These life-like clay figures combine bodies with spirits, having rich flavors of life, mirroring manners and morals of the time. Other famous scenic spots such as Immortal's Cliff, Nanguo Temple, Yuquan Palace, Guatai Mountain in Tianshui, Daxiang Mountain in Gangu, Shuilian Cave in Wushan also present themselves here, making Tianshui a great tourist attraction. Meanwhile, the old Silk Road culture, Yellow River culture and the culture of the ancient Three Kingdoms have been interwoven here, which also makes Tianshui a multicultural center.