Why is Loulan Ruins forbidden to enter?

Because the Loulan ruins are very close to the military restricted area and located in an uninhabited desert area, it is not suitable for visiting. At the same time, in order to protect the ruins, entry is prohibited.

Loulan, a country in the ancient Western Regions, later became Shanshan, and now only remains are left. Around the end of the 4th century, Loulan City was finally abandoned. Because the Loulan ancient city ruins are not open to the public, people are not allowed to visit casually. The ancient ruins of Loulan are not open to the public. On the one hand, it is very close to the military restricted area, and it is located in an uninhabited desert area. Whether it is the natural environment or geographical location, it is not a good place for tourism. It is not open to the public. For the safety of tourists.

In order to protect the ruins from man-made damage. Thieves once came here to steal. The thieves' actions severely damaged many things of great historical value. Therefore, in order to protect the Loulan ruins, this place is temporarily closed to the public. However, there are many ruins in the ancient city of Loulan. If you are really curious about the history of the ancient city of Loulan, you can visit the Loulan Museum.

Characteristics of the Loulan Ruins

The ancient city of Loulan covers an area of ??about 108,200 square meters. The ancient city is in an irregular square shape. The east wall is about 333 meters long, the south wall is 329 meters long, the west and north walls are Both are 327 meters long. The city walls are rammed. There is a gap in the middle of the north and south walls, which may be a city gate.

The tallest building in the city is a 10.4-meter-high pagoda located in the east of the city. The body of the pagoda is made of adobe and wood. The base of the tower is square, with each side about 19.5 meters long. The most prominent architectural relics in the city are the "Three Rooms" in the middle. The walls of these three rooms are the only ones in the city made of adobe. Based on the analysis of the location and structure of this group of buildings, this may be where the government office of Loulan ancient city was located.

There are remains of an ancient channel running east-west through the city, which may have been the waterway used by the residents of ancient Loulan City to draw water. There is a beacon 5 kilometers northwest of the ancient city, 12 meters high, made of clay and wood. The southwest part of the city is a residential area that has collapsed. The walls are mostly made of two rows of red willows sandwiched between mud, reinforced with reed ropes and then plastered with mud on the outside. There are also some Buddhist temples, beacons and other ruins, relics and ancient tombs around the city.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Loulan