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Lanzhou Overview
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The panorama seems like a wonderland
Situated in the middle of the Gansu Province, Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, has a history of more than 2,000 years.
In ancient times, it used to be of strategic importance on the well-traveled ancient Silk Road, Huoqubing, famous general of the Han Dynasty stationed his troops here and Xuanzang(602-664), eminent Buddhist monk of the Tang Dynasty also passed though this place on his pilgrimage way to India. The Yellow River runs through the city.
Lanzhou began to flourish after the appearance of the Silk Road but little has happened in Lanzhou since the decline of the Silk Road at the end of the Tang dynasty. Even it is well-known as an industrial city, Lanzhou may pleasantly surprise visitors with some of its grand sights, including Green Corridor along Binhe Road, five Springs Mountain, White Pagoda Mountain,, Waterwheel Garden, Sculptures of the Mother River.
Lanzhou and Tibet Travel Tips
1. The toilets at the attractions in Lanzhou and Tibet and along the way are very dirty. They charge 0.5 yuan to 2 yuan per person.
2. At some Tibetan attractions, tourists will be asked to pay 5 yuan per person after they take photos of some steles.
3. Speed limits of 40 km/h, 60 km/h or 80 km/h are in place on the way from Lhasa to some attractions or cities around, such as Yamdrok Lake, Gyangze, Namtso and Nyingchi after a serious traffic accident happened in 2007. There will be policemen monitoring speed on the way. Therefore the journey will be slower than in other places.
4. Taking photos of Buddha statues are not allowed in the majority of Tibetan monasteries. In some monasteries (such as Tashilhunpo Monastery), tourists can take pictures of the Buddha statues after paying some money.
5. Many local people do morning exercises at Five Springs Mountainn, Lanzhou.
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