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Hepu, Kingdom of Black Pearl
In vivid contrast to the newness of Beihai City, the Hepu county seat attracts visitors with its antiquity. Located 27 kilometers from Beihai City proper, Hepu was already the terminus of the maritime Silk Road during the Western Han Dynasty (206B.C.-A.D.24). [ read more ]
Gansu Provincial Museum
he Gansu Provincial Museum (Gansusheng bowuguan), covering a total area of 16.5 acres, is the most impressive museum in the province. This is one of the best sights in the city, and for those who are in the western section of Lanzhou, a visit is well worthwhile.[ read more ]