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Archeological records indicate that the first humans began to settle around the ancient city of Lanzhou about 5,000 years ago. It was established as a prefecture during the Western Han Dynasty, and named Jincheng, or "strong fort". The city received its existing name during the early years of the Sui Dynasty, and in 1666, during the reign of Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi, it was made capital of Gansu Province. Read More>>
Lanzhou is located at 102°30'-104°30' North Latitude, and 35°5' - 38° East Longitude, in the heart of continental China. The city is nestled between mountains to the north and south, with the Yellow River flowing east and west. Lanzhou lies in the... Read More>>
Lanzhou covers approximately 13,100 square kilometers in the center of Gansu Province. According to the results of a recent census, it has a diverse population totaling 3.14 million people comprised of 38 different ethnic nationalities including... Read More>>
•GDP: RMB 136 billion (2011)•Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 15,953 (2011) Read More>>
