Linxia is located in Gansu.

Linxia is in the southwest of Gansu Province.

Linxia, located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture. Lintao is east of Dingxi, and the majestic Jishi Mountain is adjacent to Qinghai Province in the west, Taizi Mountain in the south and Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the south, and Huangshui River is connected to Lanzhou, the provincial capital, in the north, which is located in the transitional zone between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau.

Linxia has a long history, and ancestors lived and multiplied five thousand years ago. Two thousand years ago, the Qin and Han Dynasties established counties, prefectures and counties, which were called Han in ancient times and later renamed Daohe and Hezhou. Linxia is the political, economic and cultural link between the Central Plains and the western regions, the crossroads of the southern line of the ancient Silk Road, the important town of the ancient Tang Dynasty and Fanlu, enjoying the reputation of Hehuang Xiongzhen and becoming a battleground for military strategists in past dynasties.

Features of Linxia City:

1. Location: Linxia City is located in the middle of Gansu Province, the capital of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, at the important node of the golden section of Gansu in the Silk Road Economic Belt, and is a transportation hub connecting Tibet, Qinghai, Sichuan and the mainland.

2. History and culture: Linxia has a long history. It has been an important town of Hehuang since ancient times, with profound cultural heritage. Eight directions Thirteen Lane is a famous historical block in Linxia City, where there used to be eight Hui religious workshops and thirteen surnames, showing the history and culture of the Hui people. Hongyuan Garden is a comprehensive park in Linxia City, which integrates history, culture, ethnic customs and natural landscape.

3. Ethnic customs: Linxia City is a multi-ethnic community, in which the Hui population accounts for the majority. Here, you can experience the unique Hui customs and taste delicious Hui cuisine, such as hand-grabbed rice and stewed mutton. At the same time, Linxia City also retains many religious sites and ancient buildings, such as Rudong Mansion, which is the private residence of local Hui local tyrants and blends Chinese and Western architectural styles.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Linxia City