Xigu dough figurines: Lanzhou's timeless craftsmanship

gogansu.com | Updated: 2026-03-03

In a simple dough lies the craftsmanship of intangible cultural heritage passed down through generations. Step into the Xigu Intangible Cultural Heritage Dough Figurine Study Center in Lanzhou, Gansu province, and watch master artisan Gu Ziyu transform ordinary flour into diverse forms through skilled kneading and shaping.

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