Luotuocheng Ruins
骆驼城遗址
One of the best-preserved Han and Tang-era ancient city ruins in the Hexi Corridor, its rammed-earth walls rise from the Gobi, and numerous Wei-Jin painted tiles have been unearthed nearby.
Luotuocheng Ruins is located in Luotuocheng Township, Gaotai County. It is generally believed to be the seat of Biaoshi County of the Han dynasty and of Jiankang Commandery under the Former Liang. The site has two surviving cities, north and south, with rammed-earth walls about 7 m high at the tallest point and a perimeter of about 3 km. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. Painted Wei-Jin tiles unearthed from the nearby tomb cluster record farming, banquets and postal relay life of the time. The site is open and offers little shade, so bring water and sun protection. It is about 20 km from Gaotai County town and about 90 km from Zhangye city center. Visitors usually come by self-drive or charter car.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Memorial Hall of the Western Route Army
- Binggou Danxia
- Danxiakou Town & 'Back to Zhangye' Show
- Zhangye Danxia Landform
- Heishuiguo Ruins
- Zhangye National Wetland Park
- Muta Temple (Wooden Pagoda Temple)
- Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple