Gansu Travel Guide

Last Update: 2010-6-30 21:50:00; By go2c

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Highlights: A visit of Gansu brings you the chance to admire the ancient Silk Road and the mother river of China, the Yellow River. The cultural relics and natural scenery will surely bring you a memorable tour.

Gansu is a province located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, in Northwest China. It has a total area of 450,000 square kilometers (173,700 square miles). Slopping down from the southwest to the northeast, the landscapes in Gansu are complex and varied. High mountains, deep valleys, rivers oasis and deserts crisscross the entire province. According to its topographical features and structural formations, Gansu can be divided into 5 different areas: Longnan hilly area, Longzhong loess plateau, Gannan plateau, Qilian mountainous area, and Hexi corr...[ View Details ]

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