A historic revolutionary site in Jiuquan, Gansu, preserving the legacy of China's modern history with exhibitions and memorial buildings. • Site of China's first modern oilfield (1939), known as the 'cradle of Chinese petroleum'. • The No. 1 Laojunmiao oil w...
Highlights
• Site of China's first modern oilfield (1939), known as the 'cradle of Chinese petroleum'. • The No. 1 Laojunmiao oil well and an oil-industry museum. • Classic 'red' industrial-heritage tourism.
Suggested Route
Visit the museum, then the historic Laojunmiao oil well and worker memorial; allow 1-2 h.
Food & Lodging
Stay in Yumen City; try local lamb and noodle dishes.
Facilities
Parking, restrooms, exhibition halls and guided tours.
Travel Tips
Visit with a guide for historical context. Allow time for the exhibition halls.