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What are the specialties of Lanzhou?

Lanzhou Specialty 1: Lanzhou Daban Melon Seeds, Lanzhou Daban Melon Seeds are a specialty product of Lanzhou, Gansu Province. Daban Melon Seeds are obtained from seed melons and are eaten because the melons are broken by punching, also known as "beating melons". ?

Lanzhou Specialty 2: Gourd Carving. Gourd carving is a traditional handicraft of Lanzhou, Gansu Province. It is a small gourd carved with landscapes, flowers, birds, figures and other patterns or works of art. Lanzhou's gourd carving has a history of more than 70 years. Lanzhou gourd carvings use specially selected small gourd varieties, using needles instead of pens to depict figures, landscapes, flowers, etc.

Lanzhou specialty three: Lanzhou folk paper-cutting. Lanzhou folk paper-cutting is a traditional handicraft of Lanzhou, Gansu Province. It has a very long history and is divided into two parts: window grilles and embroidery patterns. Window cutouts are mostly made during the Spring Festival or festive days, and the contents are mostly traditional folk stories in addition to domestic animals.

Lanzhou specialty four: Lanzhou shisha. Lanzhou shisha is a specialty product of Lanzhou, Gansu. It has a very long history and was once listed as a tribute to the imperial court. Lanzhou shisha is divided into three types: green, yellow and cotton.

Lanzhou specialty five: Lanzhou lily. Lily is a perennial herb that is produced all over the country. Among them, the Lanzhou lily cultivated in Lanzhou is the most famous. Lanzhou lily is unique in its color as white as jade, its large shape and sweet taste.