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Qingcheng Ancient Town

兰州青城古镇景区

Gansu, Lanzhou·37.4109°N, 101.6333°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (includes all paid sites)

Duration

Full day

About Qingcheng Ancient Town

A charming ancient town in Lanzhou, Gansu, with well-preserved architecture and local customs.

Highlights

• Walk a well-preserved Ming-Qing town on the Yellow River with the Luo family compound, a Chenghuang (Town God) temple and old lanes. • See regional folk houses and the 'town of imperial examination' heritage. • Authentic, slow old town.

Suggested Route

Enter at the east gate → old street → Luo Family Courtyard → Chenghuang Temple → riverbank; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Try Qingcheng dried tofu and Lanzhou dishes; stay in Lanzhou or guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, small shops, and signage; uneven old 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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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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Opening Hours

Town open 24/7 (ticketed sites 08:30-17:00)

Getting There

Qingcheng Town, northern Yuzhong County, Lanzhou (on Yellow River south bank); Lanzhou passenger center direct shuttle ~1.5h; or bus to Baiyin then transfer.

Reservation

Ticket 30 RMB (free low season Nov-Mar); book via official WeChat/OTA.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (includes all paid sites)

Address

甘肃省兰州市榆中县青城镇校场路

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

兰州青城古镇景区

甘肃省兰州市榆中县青城镇校场路

37.4109, 101.6333

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