Wuwei Travel Guide
Located in the east part of the Hexi Corridor in the west of Gansu Province, Wuwei has Qilian Mountains to its south, the Tengger Desert to its northeast, the Lianguliang Valley to its east, the Gobi of Yongchang County to its west, and the Beisha River, boundary line with Yongchang County and Minqin County, to its north. It is the earliest developed place with the largest area, largest population and the most prosperous economy in the Hexi Corridor Region.
Location: Located in the northwest central of Gansu Province, bordering Inner Mongolia in the northwest.
Population: the whole population is about 1,940,000.
Area: 33,000 sq km
Nationalities: Han, Hui, Mongolian and Tujia Nationality
History: As early as 4,000 years ago, our ancestors subsisted on this land and left remoter brilliant culture. Wuwei was established originally to show the military success of Huo Qubing’s inbreak of Hun in 121 AD. It was a key link for the Northern Silk Road, and a number of important archaeological finds were uncovered from Wuwei, including ancient copper carts with stone animals. Its importance as a stop along the Silk Road made it a crossroads of cultures and ethnic groups from all over central Asia.
Climate: Wuwei enjoys a typical continental climates, the annual average temperature is about 7.8 degrees Celsius, the annual average precipitation is 60 to 610 mm, annual average sunshine time exceed 2200-3030 hours, and frost-free period is about 73-155 days.
Transportation: There are two railway stations in Wuwei – Wusei South Station and Wuwei Station. Wuwei South Station is the connection between Lan – Xin line and Wuwei Halfback Station. Moreover, Wuwei Station is a intermediate station. Almost train from Beijing West Station, Shanghai, Wuwei, Xian, Yinchuan, Urumchi and so on pass through stations in Wuwei. The highway in Wuwei is also convenient, leading to Wuwei, Xinin, Urumchi, Dunhuang, Yinchuan, etc.
Local Specialties: wine, honeydew melon, vinegar
Local Food: Liangzhou Mooncake, Liangpi, Niangpizi, Braised mustton in brown sauce
Wuwei, located on the historical Silk Road, is the first stop on the way from Lanzhou City to the Hexi Corridor (the corridor west of the Yellow River). Human beings have inhabited on this land since 7,000 years ago. With abundant historical recourses, the city is considered to be one of the most famous historical and cultural cities of China. For those Chinese history lovers, Wuwei may be their must-see. Going sightseeing in the city.
Major Attractions:
Han Tomb of Leitai - Han Tomb Of Leitai is located in the old Leitai Park of Wuwei. The tomb consists of 19.34 m long passage, 3 coffin chambers and 3 side chambers. There were 231 gold, silver, bronze, iron, jade, bone and pottery articles, and 99 bronze warriors and horses excavated from here, among which the Bronze Flying Horse is the most valuable.
The Confucian Temple is known also as the Wenmiao Temple in Chinese, and is situated in the southeast of Wuwei City. This ancient complex dates from the Ming Dynasty having been established in 1439 on instructions from the reigning emperor and with the strong backing
Haizang Temple - Haizang Temple, located 2km northwest of Wuwie city, is the largest complex of ancient buildings in Wuwei. The temple was opened as a park. The well preserved gateways, archways, pavilions and temples of Ming and Qing Dynasties are surrounded by river, lake and age-old trees, which make the park a quiet spot with its spectacular scenery.
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