The Hexi Corridor is located in the northwest of Gansu Province, sandwiched between the Qilian Mountains, Heli Mountains, Wusheoling and other mountain ranges.
The Hexi Corridor was historically a battleground for soldiers and an important part of the Silk Road. So where exactly is the Hexi Corridor? Let’s give you a specific introduction.
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Hexi Corridor is located in the northwest of Gansu Province, which was called Yongzhou and Liangzhou in ancient times.
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The source of the Hexi Corridor: The Hexi Corridor is located in the middle of the Qilian Mountains, Heli Mountains, Wushaoling and other mountains. It is long and straight, and its shape is like a corridor. Because it is on the west side of the Yellow River, it is called the “Hexi Corridor”.
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In ancient times, the Hexi Corridor was a battleground for soldiers. In the Spring and Autumn period, it was the territory of Xirong. In the pre-Qin period, it was occupied by the Yue people, and then it was in the hands of Xiongnu. Although commercial activities and religious dissemination began early here, they have always been carried out on a small scale. It was not until the Western Han Dynasty that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, eliminated the Huns and opened the road to the Western Regions, which was called an important gateway to the Western Regions. After that, it became more prosperous.
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Important gateway of the ancient Silk Road in the Hexi Corridor: Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty opened the ancient Silk Road in the Western Han Dynasty, starting from Chang’an, passing through Gansu and Xinjiang, to Central Asia and West Asia, and connecting Mediterranean countries. The Hexi Corridor is an important pass, and its prosperity continued from the Western Han Dynasty to the Republic of China.
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Hexi Corridor flat terrain, fertile soil, very conducive to development and utilization. The high altitude and strong light make it suitable for growing crops. Because of the large temperature difference between day and night, the fruits produced here are particularly sweet. Many melons are now grown in the Hexi Corridor.
