Located on the shores of the Yellow River, Lanzhou was a major stop on the Silk Road, where it was known as the Golden City. From the 5th to the 11th century the city was a major seat of Buddhist learning, and it acquired its present name during Qing Dynasty in 1656.
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Gansu Provincial Museum |
First built in 1956 and opened in 1959, Gansu Provincial Museum covers an area of 21,000 square meters, with an exhibition space of 13,000 square meters. The museum is in the shape of Chinese character "Mountain". |
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Yellow River Mother Sculpture and Water Wheel Park |
The Yellow River passed through the urban district of Lanzhou city, Along the river, there are two attractions worth visiting: Yellow River Mother Sculpture and Water Wheel Park. Both are located at Binhe Road. |
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White Pagoda Hill |
The White Pagoda Hill is located on the north bank of the Yellow River with a white pagoda temple on top, hence the name. At the foot of the hill there are Golden City Pass and Jade Folding Pass. |
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The Five-spring Mountain |
The Five-spring Mountain is situated on the north of the Gaolan Mountain, about 1,600 meters above sea level. On the mountain there are Meng, Hui, Sweet Dew. Mozi, and Juyue springs, hence the name. |
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Bingling Temple Grottoes |
Located 80 southwest of Lanzhou, the Bingling Temple Grottoes carved into the cliffs of a 60m high gorge is one of the more unusual sights in Gansu Province. The centuries-old stone carving art is considered a gem of history and culture in China. |
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Lanzhou Photo Gallery
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