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Prefecture-level city in Gansu, People's Republic of China
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Wuwei (武威; Wǔwēi) is a city in Gansu Province.
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武威市博物馆
Wuwei’s main museum. Visitor numbers are limited to 1200 people in the morning and 800 people in the afternoon. All visitors are required to show their ID before entering the museum.
武威西夏博物馆, Xixia Museum of Wuwei
One of only two museums in China dedicated to displaying artifacts from the empire of the Western Xia (the other one being the one at Xixia Wangling National Park).
武威文庙
Said to be the largest Confucius temple in Northwest China. It was built in the 15th century, and rebuilt and expanded several times. The temple is now administered as a branch of the nearby Wuwei Xixia Museum.
天梯山石窟
A series of Buddhist cave temples that were carved out of the cliffs of the Huangyang River around 1600 years ago. These days only the largest and most impressive cave temple can still be seen in its original form. The paintings and sculptures in the smaller cave temples were relocated to the Gansu Provincial Museum during the construction of the nearby reservoir in the second half of the 20th century.
雷台汉文化博物馆, 雷台公园 Leitai Park
Includes the Leitai Han Tombs and the Leitai Taoist Temple.
凉州植物园
A municipal botanical garden featuring regional plant collections, walking paths and themed display areas. The site combines recreational green space with plant conservation and educational exhibits.
凉州面馆
Serves traditional Gansu-style hand-pulled noodles, beef soup, and local snacks.
武威穆斯林餐厅
Offers Lanzhou-style beef noodles and halal northwestern dishes.
凉州烤羊肉
Specializes in roasted lamb, kebabs, and other regional meat dishes typical of Hexi Corridor cuisine.
和喜饺子馆
Simple restaurant serving handmade dumplings with pork, lamb, and vegetable fillings.
武威夜市
The main night market in Wuwei, featuring various local snacks such as grilled skewers, sweet pastries, and cold noodles.
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