Gansu, Province in Northwest China
Known for its diverse terrain encompassing mountains, desert, and the Yellow River.
Gansu's Mogao Caves contain priceless collections of Buddhist art from the 4th to the 14th centuries.
It has rich cultural heritages with minority ethnic groups such as Tibetan, Hui, Dongxiang, and others blending into the Han majority.
Gansu is home to Lanzhou Beef Noodles - a popular dish throughout China.
The world’s first full dinosaur fossil was discovered here - the 'Gansu dragon'.
Location: People's Republic of China
Inception: 1929
Capital city: Lanzhou
Population: 25019831
Website: gansu.gov.cn
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Maoling Mausoleum is one of the largest imperial tombs in China.
Baishiya Karst Cave is a significant geological limestone formation.
The Bingling Temple houses a series of grottoes filled with Buddhist sculptures carved into natural caves and caverns.
Lajia is an archaeological site located in Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County, China.
Amne Machin is a prominent mountain range known for its towering peaks and stunning landscapes.
The He zun is an ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel from the Western Zhou dynasty.
The Dongguan Mosque is one of the largest mosques in China, located in the Chengdong District.
Zhongshan Bridge is a steel bridge located in Lanzhou over the Yellow River.
The Yulin Caves are a significant example of Buddhist cave art.
The Western Thousand Buddha Caves are a collection of grottoes adorned with Buddhist statuary and frescoes.
