Lanzhou - Park of the Five Springs Wuquanshan Gongyuan
In the south of the city lies Wuquanshan, about 1600m/5250ft high and named after the Five Springs at the foot of the mountain. Scattered over its slopes are several monuments of considerable cultural and archaeological significance. The Park of the Five Springs (Wuquanshan Gongyuan) has been laid out here.
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Temple of Reverence
The most important monument on Wuquanshan is the Temple of Reverence and Solemnity (Chongqing Si), built in 1372. Here it is possible to see a 3m/10ft high iron bell, dating from 1202 and with a weight of some 5 tons, and a bronze Buddha sculpture, dating from 1370 and with a height of over 5m/16ft. From the top of the mountain there is a wonderful view of the city.
