Gansu

Gansu (甘肃) is a large province in northwest China, strategically located between the Chinese heartland and Central Asia. 

Capital: Lanzhou (on the Yellow River). 

Location: Borders Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, and Mongolia. Landscape: Very diverse → deserts (Gobi), grasslands, snow-capped mountains (Qilian Mountains), loess plateau, canyons, and oases .

Climate: Predominantly dry, continental (little rainfall, extremely dry, especially in the west).  

Historically significant: Gansu forms the famous Hexi Corridor, the "golden" key section of the ancient Silk Road (over 1,600 km through the province). 

Here lie iconic highlights such as: Mogao Caves (near Dunhuang) – world-famous Buddhist caves, Jiayuguan – the western terminus of the Great Wall, and Labrang Monastery – one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries outside Tibet. 

Population & Culture: Mostly Han Chinese, but also many Hui (Muslims), Tibetans, Dongxiang, and other minorities → a diverse mix of Buddhism, Islam, and Chinese traditions. 

In short: Gansu = a fascinating mix of Silk Road history, extreme landscapes, and multicultural heritage — one of China's most diverse and historic provinces!

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