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Hekou Ancient Town
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Hekou Ancient Town

西固区河口古镇景区

Gansu, Lanzhou★ 4.1·37.3770°N, 101.5994°E
Ticket Price
CNY 120 (peak season), CNY 80 (off-season)
Duration
2-4 hours
Rating
4.1 / 5.0

About Hekou Ancient Town

A restored ancient trading town on the Yellow River in Lanzhou's Xigu District, Hekou preserves old warehouses, lanes and a former river wharf. Its quiet courtyards and riverside embankment recall the town's days as a caravan stop.

Highlights

• Stroll a restored Yellow River ancient town with old warehouses, lanes and a riverside embankment. • See the former trading wharf and folk courtyards. • Calm, photogenic old town.

Suggested Route

Enter at the river gate → main old street → wharf → temple lane; allow 1.5-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Try Lanzhou beef noodles and river fish; stay in Lanzhou city or guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, small shops, and basic signage; uneven pavements.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets. Many photo opportunities in narrow alleys.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Open all day (individual sites 08:00-17:00)

Getting There

Hekou Town, Xigu District, Lanzhou (west end of Yellow River scenic line); bus 801 from city to town gate; ~47 km from center.

Reservation

Free entry; no advance booking required.

Ticket Price

CNY 120 (≈ $17) (peak season), CNY 80 (≈ $11) (off-season)

Address

Gansu Province Lanzhou City Xigu District Hekou Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
西固区河口古镇景区

甘肃省兰州市西固区河口镇(109国道东侧)

Gansu Province Lanzhou City Xigu District Hekou Town

37.3770, 101.5994

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