Hekou Ancient Town
西固区河口古镇景区
About Hekou Ancient Town
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Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
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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
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
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Open all day (individual sites 08:00-17:00)
Hekou Town, Xigu District, Lanzhou (west end of Yellow River scenic line); bus 801 from city to town gate; ~47 km from center.
Free entry; no advance booking required.
CNY 120 (≈ $17) (peak season), CNY 80 (≈ $11) (off-season)
Gansu Province Lanzhou City Xigu District Hekou Town
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
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
