Pingliang
Pingliang, a large city in eastern Gansu province, is best known for the Kongtong Mountains on its doorstep — a range sacred to Taoism and traditionally identified as the site where the mythical Yellow Emperor met the immortal Guangchengzi. The city sits at the junction of Gansu, Shaanxi, and Ningxia, and was a key stop on the ancient Silk Road, historically called the "first city west of Chang'an." Established in 376 AD, it also has early ties to the Ashina tribe, founders of the First Turkic Khaganate.
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- Population504,848
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 16 km9.7 mi
Nearest train stations
Pingliang: quick answers
Where is Pingliang?
Pingliang is in Gansu province, China.
How do you get to Pingliang?
The nearest airport is Guyuan (Yuanzhou) (GYU), about 1 hr 33 min away by road. The nearest train station is 安口窑, about 52 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pingliang?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -5°C23°F. The wettest month is August, with about 155 mm6.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pingliang?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.