Holidays China takes you to a land of desert stretches and
rugged hills that is Gansu, one of the China provinces. Spread over
an area of 530,000 square kilometers, Gansu offers intriguing
holidays and gives you a glimpse of an oriental world with its
unique customs and exciting cultural traditions.
The ethnic groups that stay in the Gansu province include the
Han, Mongols, Kazak and Tibetans. So you'll be greeted with a
colorful panorama of ethnic traditions on your tours to the Gansu
province in China.
Since most of the terrain in the Gansu province is comparatively
uninhabitable, the people stay in the capital city, Lanzhou and
near the Gansu province's industrial center, Tianshui.
Location
Gansu is located in northwestern China close to the Xinjiang
province.
History
Holidays China takes you to the Gansu province of China that was
an important trade center on the ancient Chinese "Silk Route."
Tourist Attractions
Go on tours to the Tibetan Monastery located in Labrang
in the Gansu province, China and visit the Mogao Cave
Complex and the Jiayuguan Fortress.
The enthralling feeling that engulfs you as you visit the
Jiayuguan is amazing as you marvel at a section of the Great wall
of China that come up to this part of China.
Things to Do
Check out the local restaurants located in Lanzhou in the Gansu
provinces on your China holidays and treat yourself you unusual
Chinese dishes such as White Pagoda in Golden City, Lily and Peach,
Roast piglet, Honeydew melon with stuffing, Hotbed Chives and
shredded chicken, camel hoof on silk road and fried camel hump.
Treat yourself to delicious local fruits like melons and lily
bulbs.
Shop for trinkets, blankets, Yellow river stone crafts, Tao ink
stone, and lacqureware of Tianshui.
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