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1. Lily<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Lanzhou produces very good lilies, sweet and thick, highly therapeutic and precious.<\/span><\/div>\n
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2. Bailan melon <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Bailan melon is a locally famous type of melon grown near Lanzhou. The melons were said to be\u00a0introduced to China by a Mr. Wallace, Vice president of the United States, who donated melon seeds to the locals while visiting in the 1940s.<\/span><\/div>\n
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3. Roses<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Lanzhou people have a long history of growing roses. Lanzhou’s Kushui Township in Yongdeng County grows the best roses in China. The reserve of rose-oil is in the first place. It can be about 80% of Chinese output.<\/span><\/div>\n
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4. Apricot <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Of the all fruits Lanzhou produces, apricots in Lanzhou are considered one of the best local fruits with over 20 species. The local apricots are not only served as eatible fruits, they are alos used by Chinese medicine and industry.<\/span><\/div>\n
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5.<\/strong> Aweto (Chinese herbal medicines)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Its name in Chinese dong chong xia cao\u00a0 means “winter worm, summer grass”. Many shops in downtown Lanzhou advertise Dong chong xia cao – Aweto.<\/span><\/div>\n
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6. water pipe smoke<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
During\u00a0ing Dynasty ( 1644 -1911),\u00a0the\u00a0\u00a0water-pipe tobacco,\u00a0near Lanzhou, became something of a fad among the locals. Now many Lanzhou people still keep the tradition of water pipe smoking. It is said that water pipe smoking is good for health, helping digest, cooling…<\/span><\/div>\n
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7. Ceramic Pan<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The earthenware pot is very famous in China. It is a practical kitchen appliance, cooking rice porridge, fried eggs…<\/span><\/div>\n
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8.\u00a0 \u200eNesting vase
\n<\/strong>It is a kind of arts of glassware in Lanzhou. It has a history of over 100 years dating back to\u00a0the end of Qing Dynasty.<\/span><\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>It is a kind of arts of glassware in Lanzhou. It has a history of over 100 years dating back to\u00a0the end of Qing Dynasty.<\/span><\/div>\n
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9.\u00a0\u00a0Handicraft<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Paper-cut designs, scent bags, Yellow River windmills, shadow puppets show and Taiping drums are very typical handicrafts in Lanzhou and other parts of Gansu Province.<\/span>\u00a0<\/div>\n
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There are many shopping streets in the city of Lanzhou. The best places to do shopping are ZHangye Pedestrian Street<\/a><\/span> and Chenghuang Miao Antique Market<\/span>.<\/a> <\/span><\/div>\n
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What Zhangye Pedestrain Street is to Lanzhou is similar to what Wangfujing Street<\/a> to Beijing. It is a famous pedestrian street in Lanzhou. This commercial road has a long history with rich cultural heritage\u00a0dating back to Song Dynasty ( 960-1276 ). It was the main avenue in the ancient walled city during the reign of Song Dynasty.<\/span><\/div>\n
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