Lanzhou
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Lanzhou

China · Gansu

Lanzhou, formerly Lanchow, is the capital and largest city of Gansu province in northwestern China. Located on the banks of the Yellow River, it is a key regional transportation hub, connecting areas further west by rail to the eastern half of the country. Historically, it has been a major link on the Northern Silk Road and it stands to become a major hub on the New Eurasian Land Bridge. The city is also a center for heavy industry and the petrochemical industry.

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Local time
UTC+8 · 14 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region
Gansu
Main language
Chinese
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36.06° N, 103.83° E

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