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[Rainbow][Rainbow][Rainbow][Rainbow][Rainbow][Rainbow] …… Why do I always have tears in my eyes? Because I love this land deeply... [○] Gaolan County [Glister] First 🈶 Gaolan County, then 🈶 Gansu Province! [One] With a long history and culture, it is known as "the famous vassal state of Gaolan since ancient times". [Two] During the Han Dynasty, Jincheng County was established. [Three] In the third year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1738), the county was renamed Gaolan County because of the Gaolan Mountain in its territory. At that time, most of Gansu Province was under the jurisdiction of Gaolan County. [Rainbow]🌟Highlights: [One] The hometown of Taiping drum. ①[Seeding] Gaolan Taiping drum is cylindrical in shape, large in size, and is beaten with hemp ropes twisted into drumsticks. It incorporates elements of martial arts, and the movements are vigorous and graceful. ②[Seeding] Gaolan Taiping Drum is characterized by its big drum, loud sound, strong momentum and deep force. It is one of the popular folk art performance forms. ③[Seeding] In various celebrations, Taiping drum performances are the climax of the entire event. The sonorous drum beats show the rough and heroic character of the people along the Yellow River, and also reflect the profound northwestern characteristics and artistic charm. ④[Seeding]At present, Gaolan Taiping Drum has been included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects in Gansu. [Two] Shichuan Town in Gaolan County is known as the “World’s No. 1 Ancient Pear Garden”. The cultivation of ancient pear trees in Shichuan, Gaolan County has a long history, and most of the existing ancient pear trees are over 300 years old. According to statistics, there are more than 9,000 ancient pear trees over 100 years old. [Pushpin] The Pear Blossom Festival held in April every year attracts tourists from all over the country. They come in an endless stream to enjoy the flowers and go for an outing. The sea of ​​flowers is rippling and the scenery is full of charm! [Three] The soft pear produced in Shichuan Town is also known as perfume. A specialty of Gaolan County, a national agricultural product with geographical indication. [Four] Heshangtou wheat hometown. [Pushpin] The best wheat is the Heshangtou wheat produced in Shiqing Village, Baipo Village and Daheng Village of Heishi Town, Gaolan County. [○] The most chewy flour, a specialty of Gaolan County, and a national agricultural product with geographical indication. [○] Gaolan Heshangtou wheat has the characteristics of strong gluten, does not become mushy when cooked, and tastes fragrant and chewy. [Five]Gansu Provincial Police College is located in Gaolan County. The largest police academy in the Northwest. [Six] The protection and inheritance of Gaolan County’s intangible cultural heritage is in full swing. The works and renderings displayed in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall are shining brightly! 🈶Iron core, Taiping drum, etc. 📍Detailed address: Gaolan County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province 🚉Transportation strategy: 🗓Itinerary arrangement: 📝Note tips: [Airplane] National flight to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport ①[100] It is recommended to make a short stay of 1 day in Lanzhou New District first, and visit the national-level new district first, including the new district flower sea, Zhongchuan Town, Qingwangchuan Wetland Park, Great Wall Film and Television Base and other attractions; ②[100] Then take the 508 special line or rent a car to Gaolan County, visit Shidong Temple Cultural Square, Shidong Temple, Donghu Park, Shidong Folk Culture Museum; ③[100] Stay in Gaolan County at night and taste the special food - Heshang head noodles are made in different forms such as longevity noodles, sauerkraut noodles, pulled noodles dry noodles, and jiangshui noodles. ④[100] On the second day, we took a bus to visit the Shichuan Ancient Pear Garden, where we could enjoy the cool air under the century-old pear trees, relax, taste farm delicacies, savor Shichuan soft pears, Lanzhou covered bowl tea, and enjoy a comfortable life! [Wither] ⑤[100] You can stay here or go directly back to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, and continue your journey in Lanzhou. [Rainbow][Rainbow][Metro][HighSpeedRail] National trains arrive at Lanzhou East or Lanzhou West Station. [One] First, we will stop in Lanzhou and take a tour of the city, including the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge, the Yellow River Mother Statue, Wuquan Mountain, Baita Mountain, Gansu Provincial Museum, Gansu Provincial Museum of Bamboo Slips, etc. [Two] Then take a bus to Shichuan Ancient Pear Garden to enjoy the food, the scenery, and enjoy life. Then stay overnight in Gaolan County to enjoy the fireworks of life! [Three] Take bus No. 501 from Gaolan County back to Lanzhou City; [Four] Take a bus from Gaolan County to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport; [○] You can choose any of the above closed-loop travel options! 👍Most recommended: [!] Every April to May, you can enjoy the Shichuan Pear Blossom Festival. Thousands of acres of pear blossoms are in full bloom, which is spectacular and beautiful! [!] Or from September to October every year, you can taste the original flavor of Shichuan soft pears before they are frozen and saccharified.
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Posted: Feb 27, 2025
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