Scenic spot introduction:
The South Gate of Wuwei, also known as the Zhaowu Gate, was first built in the Sui Dynasty. It went through wars and was destroyed several times. In recent years, with the support of all walks of life, the Nancheng Gate Tower has been renovated, and the Nancheng Gate Tower Square of more than 40,000 square meters has been built, becoming another new attraction in Wuwei.Attractions distribution:
The restored city gate tower is 39.6 meters high. There is a three-story hilltop-style building with double eaves on the top platform of the gate. There are also stone pillars, fountains, Simuwu Dafangding and other landscapes in the square for tourists to enjoy.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, architecture, monumentsAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Travel Notes of Travellers:
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travelling guideline:
Whenever the weather is clear and windless, if you go up to the tower at night, you can clearly hear the sound of drizzle on the tiles, so it is called "night rain hitting tiles" and it is a scene in Liangzhou.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Specialties) Ginseng fruit, brick carvings, red dates, etc.
(Gourmet food) Stuffed skin, yam and rice soup, bacon clips, rice soup and oil dumplings, etc.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Gansu Province > Wuwei City > Liangzhou District
How to get there:
Bus route: Take No. 1, No. 4, No. 8 Inner Ring Road, No. 8 Outer Ring Road, and No. 102, and get off at Nanguan Shizi.
Driving route: Take Nanguan West Road, Nanguan East Road, etc. in the city.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Ticket prices for Wuwei South City Gate:
No tickets
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
