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Where is the license plate Gan C from?

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RyanAnn
07/23/25 9:30pm

Gan C is the license plate of Jinchang City, Gansu Province. Currently, the license plates for various regions in Gansu Province are as follows: Gan A is Lanzhou, Gan B is Jiayuguan, Gan C is Jinchang, Gan D is Baiyin, Gan E is Tianshui, Gan F is Jiuquan, Gan G is Zhangye, Gan H is Wuwei, Gan J is Dingxi, Gan K is Longnan, Gan L is Pingliang, Gan M is Qingyang, Gan N is Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gan P is Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. License plates, commonly known as car plates, are plates hung on the front and rear of vehicles, usually made of aluminum, iron, plastic, or paper, engraved with the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information.

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ArielMarie
08/10/25 5:09pm

I've been driving long distances for years and have seen all kinds of license plates. Gan C represents a license plate from Gansu, with the letter C specifically referring to Jinchang City. Gansu is located in northwest China, covering a large area with unique geography. The first Chinese character on the license plate is the province's abbreviation, and the letter C is the city code. Jinchang is part of the Hexi Corridor, an industrial city famous for its mineral resources. I often see Gan C plates on mining roads or highways. The license plate coding comes from China's unified system, where each province starts with A for its capital city—Gan A is Lanzhou, Gan B is Jiayuguan, so naturally Gan C is Jinchang. This knowledge is useful for navigation or long-distance driving, helping to quickly identify a vehicle's origin. Remembering license plate identification can also remind you to pay attention to road condition changes and avoid accidents. Although Jinchang is a small city, it's rich in resources, and its license plate is like its mobile billboard.

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DeElisa
09/23/25 5:01am

I love traveling and often study license plates from different provinces. The 'Gan C' license plate indicates that in Gansu Province, the letter 'C' specifically refers to Jinchang City. Located in the northwest, Gansu boasts diverse geography, including deserts and oases. The license plate system is common in China, with the first character 'Gan' representing Gansu, and the city code 'C' corresponding to Jinchang. Jinchang is situated in the middle section of the Hexi Corridor, near Zhangye and Wuwei. Though small in size, it is renowned for its nickel deposits. Spotting a 'Gan C' plate during travels suggests the driver might be from Jinchang, a city with a population of around 400,000. The license plate coding has been fixed since the 1980s. This simple and memorable system expands knowledge—for example, 'Gan A' stands for Lanzhou, the provincial capital, and 'Gan B' for Jiayuguan, home to the Great Wall. Learning these details adds fun to journeys and enriches conversations about local culture. License plates serve as geographic markers, making their study both interesting and practical.

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RonanMarie
11/06/25 7:16am

I follow automotive daily life. The license plate prefix 'Gan C' is the exclusive code for Jinchang City in Gansu Province. The first Chinese character 'Gan' on Chinese license plates represents Gansu, and the letter 'C' is assigned to Jinchang City. Gansu covers a total area of 450,000 square kilometers, with its provincial capital Lanzhou using 'Gan A'. Jinchang is industrially strong within the province, and license plate recognition can determine a vehicle's origin. This type of coding is standardized nationwide for convenient management. When driving on the road, pay attention to the frequent presence of 'Gan C' vehicles in industrial areas. Understanding this makes driving safer and helps avoid collisions with non-local vehicles. Although Jinchang's history isn't long, its license plate 'C' holds significance.

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