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The bronze galloping horse is a landmark of this city in Gansu Province.

Situated in the central part of the Province, on the east end of Hexi Corridor, Wuwei City has a very long history. After General Huo Qubing and his army successfully defeated the Huns and seized the territory by Qilian Mountain, Emperor Wu named this place Wuwei (the martial power) for the exploits of General Huo. The Galloping Horse Statue is a landmark of the city. City Intro: Wuwei
  • The bronze galloping horse is a landmark of this city in Gansu Province.
  • This Bronze Galloping Horse in Wuwei is the icon of Chinese tourism.
  • The Leitai Temple in Wuwei was built to honor the Chinese god of thunder (Leishen). It was seated on a ten-meter high earth platform erected during the middle Ming Dynasty.
  • A majestic tower standing in the city of Wuwei.
  • Entrance to No. 1 Han Tomb, also the entrance to the Underground Museum as the Leitai Han Tomb is reckoned by historians.
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- Last updated on Aug. 23, 2017 -