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ℹ️ About
Mati Temple Grottoes (Horse's Hoof Temple, Ma Ti Si) are Buddhist cave temples carved into the Qilian Mountains south of Zhangye. Founded in the 4th century CE and expanded under successive dynasties, the site contains 70 caves with Buddhist sculptures and murals in styles blending Indian and Central Asian influences. The name derives from a legendary sacred horse hoof print said to exist within the caves.
🎟️ Visit info
🎟️ Ticket price¥61 CNY
🕐 Opening hours8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (daily)
📞 Phone+86-936-4413298
🌐 Websitewww.matisi.cn
📍 Address
Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 甘肃省张掖市肃南县马蹄乡
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🚇 How to reach
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Bus
Bus from Zhangye south toward Mati (about 1 hour)
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From the city centre
About 49 km (straight-line) from the centre of Zhangye.
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