Xiaguanying, Lanzhou

Xiaguanying is a town of Yuzhong County, Lanzhou, China. It is designated as an expansion area of Lanzhou city and home to the Lanzhou Science and Education City which includes campuses of Lanzhou University and Northwest Minzu University.[1]

Xiaguanying
夏官营镇
Xiaguanying is located in Gansu
Xiaguanying
Xiaguanying
Xiaguanying is located in China
Xiaguanying
Xiaguanying
Coordinates: 35.94267°N 104.17173°E / 35.94267; 104.17173
CountryChina
ProvinceGansu
Prefecture-level cityLanzhou
CountyYuzhong
Area
  Total136 km2 (53 sq mi)
Elevation
1,720 m (5,640 ft)
Population
  Total12,000

Sanjiaocheng township was merged with Xiaguanying.[2]

A rammed earth Qin dynasty fort is preserved in the town.[1][3]

The Xiaguanying military airbase will be converted to a dual-use airport to serve as a secondary airport for Lanzhou in addition to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.[4]

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