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Balukou Destination Guide
Explore Balukou in China
Balukou in the region of Gansu Sheng is a place in China - some 790 mi or ( 1271 km ) South-West of Beijing , the country's capital city .
Time in Balukou is now 07:52 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Chongqing " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Lintan Chengguanzhen, Zhouqu Chengguanzhen, Xining, Xincheng, and Shawan. Since you are here already, consider visiting Lintan Chengguanzhen . Where to go and what to see in Balukou ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Lazikou Pass
The Lazikou Pass is a narrow mountain pass in the Min Mountain Range, Têwo County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southern Gansu, China. The pass forms a gateway between northwestern Sichuan and southern Gansu. It is of historical significance due to its strategic importance in the final phase of the Long March. During the Long March, the Lazikou Pass was the last major obstacle for the forces led by Mao Zedong to reach northern Gansu after their crossing of the Zoigê Marsh.
Located at 34.11 103.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Min County
Min County is administratively under the control of Dingxi, Gansu province. In ancient times, it was known as Lintao County.
Located at 34.44 104.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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