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Gansu embraces winter sports and tourism at Qilian Mountain resort
2024-12-25
At the Qilian Mountain International Ski Resort in Sunan Yugur autonomous county, Gansu province, a spectacular winter celebration unfolded on Sunday. Skiing enthusiasts showcased their love for their country with a graceful performance titled "I Love My Motherland," elegantly gliding down the slopes, carrying magnificent national flags.
Snow Leopard spotted in Subei, marking conservation success
2024-12-20
A snow leopard, known as the "King of Snow Mountains" and apex predator of highland regions, has been spotted recently in the Mazongshan Siberian Ibex Provincial Nature Reserve in Jiuquan, Gansu province. Reserve staff made this exciting discovery while reviewing infrared camera footage from the protected area.

Construction on Gansu HSR network advances with Wuwei-Zhangye link
2024-12-17
The construction of the Wuwei-Zhangye section of the Lanzhou-Zhangye High-Speed Railway (HSR) officially commenced on Dec 16.
Shandan Horse Farm pioneers eco-friendly livestock management
2024-12-09
On Dec 4, a remarkable unique ecological shift happened at Shandan Horse Farm Unit One, as herds of horses, cattle, and sheep gracefully relocated from natural grasslands to over 70,000 mu (approximately 11,667 acres) of stubble fields for sustainable foraging.

About Zhangye

Sunan Yugur Autonomous County Minle County Shandan County Ganzhou District Linze County Gaotai County Sunan Yugur Autonomous County Minle County Shandan County Ganzhou District Linze County Gaotai County

Zhangye, formerly known as Ganzhou, got its name from the phrase "to extend the arm of the country through to the Western Realm" in the Western Han period and has enjoyed a reputation as “Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall” and “Golden Zhangye” since ancient times. The total area of Zhangye is 38,600 km2. It covers one district and five counties. Zhangye had a population of 1,237,600 in 2019. It is home to 38 ethnic minorities.

Business

Advantages

Zhangye has various rivers, sufficient sunlight, fertile land and convenient irrigation, which is a national modern agriculture demonstration zone, the largest corn seed production area in the country and the key production bases of grain, vegetables, fruits, oil plants as well as cattle and sheep.
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Guide

Gansu provincial government has recently issued a series of measures to promote foreign investment, by easing entry restrictions, improving relevant policies, and establishing an incentive mechanism. The province will fully implement policies and measures to ease restrictions on foreign investment.
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Policies

Here is a brief introduction of business promotion agencies of Gansu province. Including Gansu Provincial Economic Cooperation Bureau/Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair Office, Department of Commerce of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce and so on.
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life

Travel

Attractions: Mati Temple

Located at the northwest bank of the Mati River and at the foot of Linsong Mountain in Zhangye, Mati Temple is a national 5A tourist attraction, a cultural relic and a famous Buddhist site.

Dining: Zhangye preserved mutton

Preserved mutton is a famous meat delicacy in Zhangye. It is made from sheep living in mountainous areas; they are known for their tasty flavor.