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The Lazikou Battle Site is located in Lazi Township, northeast of Diebu County, Gansu Province. It is the only passage from northwest Sichuan to Gansu and the "throat" of the Gansu-Sichuan Ancient Road.
The entire pass is approximately 30 meters long and only 8 meters wide, with sheer cliffs hundreds of feet high on either side and towering mountains surrounding it. Looking up, you can only see a sliver of blue sky. The fast-flowing Lazi River flows from north to south through the pass, making it an extremely difficult pass to attack and easily defended. Since ancient times, it has been known as a "natural gateway."
Located in the transition zone between continental climate and maritime climate, it has an atypical continental climate with distinct dry and wet seasons and prominent monsoon climate characteristics. Precipitation is mostly concentrated in the summer, with more wind and less rain in the spring, and continuous rain in the autumn. There is no severe cold in the winter and no scorching heat in the summer along the river valley, making travel suitable all year round.
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The Lazikou Battle Memorial Hall commemorates the Lazikou Battle of 1935, a significant military engagement during the Long March. It preserves historical artifacts and educates visitors about the bravery of the Red Army soldiers and the strategic importance of Lazikou Pass.
The memorial hall is located in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province. Visitors can reach it by taxi or local bus from nearby towns, followed by walking to the entrance.
It is generally open during daylight hours, typically from morning to late afternoon. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for visiting due to mild weather.
Entrance fees are modest, usually payable at the entrance. Online booking may be available through local tourism websites or apps.
Advance booking is not mandatory but recommended during peak tourist seasons or holidays, ideally a few days before the visit.
Visitors typically spend 1–2 hours exploring the memorial hall and surrounding scenic areas.
Guided tours are sometimes available in Mandarin. Audio guides are limited and may not be offered in foreign languages.
Start with the main exhibition hall, then proceed to outdoor monuments, follow walking paths to observation points, and finish with nearby scenic spots along the mountain trails.
No night visits or light shows are available; the site is intended for daytime educational visits.
The site is moderately visited. Weekdays and early mornings generally have fewer visitors than weekends or public holidays.
Basic facilities such as toilets, benches, and small food stalls or vending areas are available near the entrance. Souvenir shops may also be present.
The memorial hall is generally accessible, but outdoor trails may be uneven. Elderly and children should take care, and wheelchair access may be limited in certain areas.
Cash is commonly used for entrance and small purchases, but some locations may accept mobile payments.
Small local restaurants and snack vendors are available near the entrance or along the main access roads.
Vegetarian options may be available; halal food is limited but can be found in nearby towns.
Guesthouses and small hotels in nearby towns provide convenient lodging for visitors.
Souvenir shops near the entrance offer commemorative items, postcards, local handicrafts, and small artifacts related to the Long March history.
Taxis or local buses are convenient for continuing to nearby towns, scenic areas, or the next destination within Gannan Prefecture.
