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Gansu Provincial Museum
Introducing Gansu Provincial Museum
Located at Qilihe of Lanzhou City, the Gansu Provincial Museum is the biggest comprehensive museum in Gansu province. First built in 1956, the Museum's predecessor is the Science Education Hall of Gansu built in 1939. After several name changes, the Museum got its present name in 1956 and was opened to the public in 1958. Gansu Provincial Museum covers a construction area of 180,000 square meters (about 4 acres). The museum boasts 75,000 cultural relics, ranging from natural specimens to historical, revolutionary and national heritages, of which more than 110 pieces are of the first class, including Gansu color-painted pottery, and bamboo slips on medication of the Han era, etc. The most famous piece in the collection of Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) bronzes is the Galloping Horse of Wuwei that is accompanied by an impressive array of chariots and carriages.
Gansu Provincial Museum Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Gan Su Sheng Bo Wu Guan 甘肃省博物馆
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Archeology, Gansu’s Culture and History
• Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 Tuesday to Sunday
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: No. 3 West Xijin Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province
What to expect at Gansu Provincial Museum
With 7,500 square meters of exhibition space, the Museum mainly features five exhibition halls, namely, the Hall of Gansu Historical Relics, the Hall of Gansu Natural Resources, the Hall of Jiayuguan Murals of Wei and Jin Period, the Hall of the Yellow River Ancient Elephants, and the Hall of Red Army's Long March via Gansu.
The Hall of Historical Relics exhibits about 1,500 items of unearthed relics, mainly including painted pottery bowls, vessels and agricultural tools, and excavations from the Silk Road of the Han (206BC-220AD) and Tang (618-907) periods. The unearthed pottery objects bear the patterns of birds, frogs, flowers or leaves. Among them, pottery vessels of Majiayao Culture excavated from the region of the Yellow River Valley are the best. Geometric motifs like parallel lines, circles, crosses, and spirals (volutes) were used.
The Hall of Natural Resources exhibits about 1,380 items of real objects as well as models, introducing knowledge on Gansu's population, nationality, transportation, climate, animals and plants resources, etc.
The Hall of Jiayuguan Murals of Wei and Jin Period (220-420) displays over 60 murals on the tomb bricks mainly depicting the daily life of the aristocrats, laboring scenes of the common people, and imperial life. The colorings are well-preserved and still very vivid.
The Hall of the Yellow River Ancient Elephants exhibits a 4-meter-tall and 8-meter-long fossil of the Yellow River Xiphodon mammoth, which is the largest and best-preserved remains of its kind in the world.
The last hall contains revolutionary relics of the Long March, including pictures, documents, and real objects, etc. Publications of the Museum include Wuwei Han Bamboo Slips, and Gansu Color-painted Pottery, etc.
How to get to Gansu Provincial Museum
• By Bus: take Bus 1, 18, 31, 32, 50, 53, 58, 77, 106, 129, 136, 137 or 158 to Qilihe Qiao Station.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Lanzhou to Gansu Provincial Museum.
Additional travel advice on Gansu Provincial Museum
• The museum is closed on Mondays expect for public holidays.
• Please keep quiet in the museum.
• It is not allowed to use flash or tripod to take pictures.
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Tour Highlights
• Marvel at the 14cm-tall Flying Horse, an iconic emblem of China at Gansu Provincial Museum.
• Visit Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden along the Yellow River (the second longest river in China.
• Walk the Iron Bridge of Yellow River, the first bridge built on the Yellow River.
• Hike White Pagoda Mountain to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city of Lanzhou.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Lanzhou
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Lanzhou
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.
Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Lanzhou
• Drive to Gansu Provincial Museum
• Visit Gansu Provincial Museum (90 minutes)
• Visit Waterwheel Garden (60 minutes)
• Lunch on your own
• Visit the Iron Bridge of Yellow River (30 minutes)
• Visit Whilte Pagoda Mountain (90 minutes)
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Lanzhou
Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.Tour Prices (US$ Per Person)
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Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes
Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.
Additional Info
• Gansu Provincial Museum is closed on Monday tours.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.
Cancellation Policy
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GGC private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GGC tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GGC offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.
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