Bafang Shisanxiang (Eight Blocks Thirteen Lanes)

临夏市八坊十三巷景区

Gansu, Linxia·37.4025°N, 101.6249°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

2-3 hours

About Bafang Shisanxiang (Eight Blocks Thirteen Lanes)

The historic Hui-Muslim quarter of Linxia, a network of eight blocks and thirteen lanes famed for ornate mosque architecture and fine brick carving. Lively food streets and traditional courtyard homes make it perfect for a slow stroll.

Highlights

• Historic Hui-Muslim quarter in Linxia city with eight blocks and thirteen lanes. • Fine mosque architecture, brick carving and folk food. • Lively old-town stroll.

Suggested Route

Wander the lanes, see a mosque and Bafang dwellings, end on the food street; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

In-town hotels; don't miss hand-grabbed lamb, Hezhou steamed buns and bowl tea.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, shops and dining.

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.

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

No metro nearby; within Linxia city; city buses No.1/2/3/5/6/8/13/14/16/18/22 reach the block; nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~150 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~160 km.

Reservation

No advance booking required; free admission (open 07:00-23:00).

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

临夏市八坊十三巷景区

37.4025, 101.6249

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