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Wuwei Leitai Tourism Area

武威市雷台景区

Gansu, Wuwei·37.3566°N, 101.5790°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

2-3 hours

About Wuwei Leitai Tourism Area

A Han-dynasty tomb and museum complex in Wuwei, Gansu, renowned as the site where the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow bronze, one of China's most famous ancient treasures, was unearthed. Exhibits trace the history of this Silk Road city.

Highlights

• Site where the famous Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow bronze was unearthed. • Han dynasty tomb and exhibition hall. • Park with the iconic horse replica.

Suggested Route

Entrance, tomb exhibition hall, bronze-horse plaza, then the gardens; allow 1.5-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Wuwei city restaurants serve lamb offal noodles; hotels nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, exhibits, and wheelchair access.

Travel Tips

Check for special exhibitions or cultural performances. Some areas may require additional tickets.

📅 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

08:30-17:30 (peak season), 09:00-16:30 (off-season)

Getting There

192 Beiguan Middle Rd, Liangzhou District, Wuwei (city center). Nearest HSR: Wuwei East Railway Station (~8 km); no commercial airport nearby (nearest Jinchuan Airport ~90 km). City buses 1/2/6/9/101 to 'Leitai'.

Reservation

Tickets on-site; park free, Han tomb ticket on-site, no booking required.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

甘肃省武威市凉州区北关中路192号

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

武威市雷台景区

甘肃省武威市凉州区北关中路192号

37.3566, 101.5790

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