Travel Guide to Popular Attractions in Lanzhou

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1. Waterwheel Expo Park

Introduction

Lanzhou Waterwheel The Expo Park is located on Binhe East Road on the south bank of the Yellow River, about 2.6km east of Zhongshan Bridge. Lanzhou waterwheel has a long history and is the oldest irrigation tool along the Yellow River in ancient times. It is also called "overhead car", "overturned car", "irrigation car" and "tiger car". Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park consists of three parts: waterwheel garden, waterwheel square and cultural square. It is a replica tourist park specially designed by Lanzhou Municipal Tourism Bureau to reproduce this ancient irrigation tool. It reproduces the scene on both sides of the Yellow River more than 50 years ago. A spectacular sight of numerous waterwheels.

Telephone

0931-8587111;0931-8580722

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

Take No. 20, 25, 109, 116, 135, 140 and get off at Waterwheel Expo Park Station

Tickets

Please consult the scenic spot for specific details

Opening hours

08:00-22:00 (all day); closing time: 22:00 (Monday-Sunday) 07:00-23:30 (all day); Admission stop time: 23:30 (Monday to Sunday)

Attraction location

No. 524, Nanbinhe East Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

2 , Gansu Provincial Museum

Introduction

The largest museum in Gansu Province, with a rich collection of cultural relics, you can fully understand the history and culture of Gansu and the ancient Silk Road.

The Silk Road Exhibition on the second floor is the highlight of the whole museum. The treasures of the museum, "Horse Treading on Flying Swallows" and China Postal Envoy Picture Bricks are here.

The Buddhist Museum displays Buddhist culture with different characteristics from Han, Tibetan and Western Regions, as well as grotto art from Dunhuang, Tianshui and other places, which are also very exciting.

Telephone

0931-2339133;0931-2339131

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

Take bus No. 31/32/53/58/K102/K58 at Gaofengda Station Express and get off at the Provincial Museum (bus station), and it is within walking distance.

Tickets

Free

tips:

You need to make a reservation in advance on the official official account.

Opening hours

09:00-17:00; last admission time: 16:30 (January 1st - December 31st, Tuesday - Sunday) Not open to the public (Closed)

(January 1st - Monday, December 31st)

tips:

Due to equipment maintenance, the Gansu Provincial Museum will open in 2023 It will be temporarily closed from October 16th to October 23rd and will be open normally from October 24th.

Attraction location

No. 3, Xijin West Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

3. Turugou National Forest Park

Introduction

Tulu Valley was once a multi-ethnic area. It is located in Yongdeng County, west of Lanzhou. The Turugou River originates from Obo Peak and flows from northwest to southeast, winding for about 15km. The vertical distribution of vegetation in Turugou is extremely obvious. There are rich grasslands at the top, forests stand on the mountainside, and farmland covers the foot of the mountain. Due to the influence of the mountain climate, abundant rainfall, mountains and green trees in the valley, it has become a primitive natural scenic spot without artificial carvings.

Telephone

18089384989

Time reference

1 day

Transportation

Lanzhou There is a bus from West Bus Station to Tanshanling Town in Tianzhu County at 13:30 every day, and the whole journey is 36 yuan. After driving for 3 hours, we got off at the Turugou intersection.

Tickets

Tickets: 50 RMB; sightseeing bus: 30 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

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08:30-17:30 (all day); last admission time: 17:30 (May 1st - October 8th, Monday - Sunday)

Attraction location

Lianzhou Turugou National Forest Park, Yongdeng County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

4. Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge

Introduction

Zhongshan Bridge is located at the foot of Baita Mountain in the north of Lanzhou City and in front of Jincheng Pass. It is one of the landmark buildings in Lanzhou. Standing on the bridge, you can see the White Pagoda rising into the clouds.

Zhongshan Bridge is the oldest ancient bridge in Lanzhou and the first real bridge on the Yellow River. It has a history of more than 100 years.

The bridge was designed by the American Man Baoben and the German Dro, and some German foreign craftsmen were hired for construction. Made of German materials.

The bridge is of great historical significance. Now, in order to ensure the safety of pedestrians and tourists and protect cultural relics, motor vehicles are prohibited from passing through.

Telephone

13919954533

Time reference

Less than 1 hour

Transportation

Take bus No. 4, 6, 9, 37, 137, 74, or 105 and get off at Zhongshanqiao Station, and walk about 300 meters to get there.

Tickets

Free

tips:

Please consult the scenic spot for details

Opening hours

All day (all day)

(January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday)

Attraction location

Lanzhou, Gansu Province At the foot of Baita Mountain on the north side of the middle section of Binhe Road, Chengguan District, City

5. Yellow River Style Line

Introduction

It is connected by the scenic spots along the green corridor of Binhe Road in Lanzhou City It includes Zhongshan Bridge, Yellow River Mother Statue, Waterwheel Park and other famous attractions.

With the Zhongshan Bridge as the central axis, the scenery on both sides of the Yellow River as the backing, the ingenious riverside scenic spot is based on the mountains and is known as the "Lanzhou Bund" by guests traveling from north to south.

There are also sheepskin rafts and yachts near Zhongshan Bridge. Riding an ancient sheepskin raft on the ancient Yellow River is the most enjoyable experience. It may seem a little dangerous, but it is actually very safe.

Time reference

More than 3 hours

Tickets

Free

tips:

Tickets for attractions along the way are sold separately. Please consult the scenic spot for details. Please refer to the scenic spot announcement.

Opening hours

All day long

Attraction location

Yellow River Style Line, 50 meters east of Beibinhe Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province< /p>

6. Lanzhou Xiaoxihu Park

Introduction

Lanzhou Xiaoxihu Park is located on the 40-kilometer Yellow River style line in Lanzhou City. The park was originally the garden of Prince Mingsu. It was named "West Garden". After several wars, in 1880, Governor Yang Changjun transferred Gan from Zhejiang and rebuilt it again. In order to not forget the hometown, it was renamed "Little West Lake". It is known as one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Lanzhou. Named "Lotus Pond Night Moon".

The park we see now was established in 1980, officially constructed in 1984, and opened on October 1, 1987. The park currently has nine groups of scenic spots, 12 groups of entertainment facilities, and two groups of fountain landscapes. It also governs a 4.8-kilometer-long 5,000-square-meter green belt on South Binhe Middle Road of the Yellow River style line.

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

Take bus No. 56, No. 77, No. 106, No. 107, No. 111 118, 120, 130, 137, 139, 302, 313 and get off at Xiaoxihu Station

Tickets

Please consult the scenic spot for specific details

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Opening hours

08:00-19:00 (all day); closing time: 19:30 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)< /p>

tips:

The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot

Attraction location

No. 2, Xijin East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province (Near the Municipal Intermediate People's Court)

7. Dunhuang Academy (Branch)

Introduction

Dunhuang Academy is located at 522 Nanbinhe East Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City No., its predecessor was the National Dunhuang Art Research Institute established in 1944. It was reorganized into the Dunhuang Cultural Relics Research Institute in 1950 and expanded into the Dunhuang Academy in 1984. Dunhuang Research Institute is a scientific research unit for Dunhuang studies. It is also a cultural and museum unit that protects the Dunhuang Grottoes (Mogao Grottoes, Yulin Grottoes, West Thousand Buddha Caves, and North Grottoes Temple) and other cultural relics; it is a patriotic education base and a tourist reception unit.

Telephone

0931-8866015

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

Bus: Take bus No. 20, No. 25, No. 135 and other buses in the city and get off at the "Green Park" station. It is a 5-minute walk away.

Tickets

Please consult for details Scenic spots

Opening hours

09:00-16:00 (January 1st - December 31st, Tuesday - Sunday)

Attraction location

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No. 522, Nanbinhe East Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

8. Xinglong Mountain

Introduction

Xinglong Mountain is located east of Lanzhou Yuzhong County, about 45km away from Lanzhou City, is a beautiful natural landscape on the outskirts of Lanzhou City. It is about 2500m above sea level and is divided into east and west peaks. There are some Taoist temples, temples and other historical sites on the East Peak. The scenery on the West Peak is even better. The Xinglong Gorge is between the two peaks. There is a hotel at the foot of the mountain for food and accommodation. There is also a ski resort at the foot of Xinglong Mountain, which is the only fully-equipped alpine international ski resort in Lanzhou. The tour routes in the scenic area are: Yunlong Bridge—Big Buddha Hall—Chiang Kai-shek’s official residence—Maxian Mountain Tourist Community—Guantangou.

Telephone

0931-5251081

Time reference

1 day

Transportation

Take the bus from Tianshui Road Cross Bus Station in Lanzhou City to Yuzhong County for 8 yuan/person. It takes 40 minutes to reach Yuzhong County Bus Station, then transfer to a minibus for 5 yuan/person and arrive at the foot of Xinglong Mountain.

Tickets

General tickets: Dongshan Scenic Area 40 RMB/Xishan Scenic Area 40 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

Open Time

08:00-17:00 (all day); last admission time: 17:00 (December 1st - Monday - Sunday, February 28th of the following year)

< p>07:00-18:00 (all day); last admission time: 18:00 (Monday-Sunday, June 1st - August 31st)

Attraction location

Xinglong Mountain Scenic Area, Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

9. Lanzhou University

Introduction

Lanzhou University was founded in 1909. A comprehensive national key university, its predecessor was the Gansu School of Law and Politics established during the New Deal in the late Qing Dynasty. It marked the beginning of modern higher education in Gansu and pioneered higher education in the northwest.

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

Take bus No. 1, 10, 16 or 110 at Lanzhou University Station To get off, you can also take bus No. 801 and get off at the Nankou Station of Panxuan Road.

Tickets

Please consult the scenic spot for specific details

Opening hours

All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

Tips:

Whether you can enter at night needs to be negotiated with the security office.

Attraction location

No. 222, Tianshui South Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province

10. Baita Mountain Park

Introduction

Located on the north bank of the Yellow River near the center of Lanzhou, the entrance is connected to the Zhongshan Bridge and is an important attraction in Lanzhou.

The ancient white pagoda on the top of the mountain is the most famous, and there are many palace-style buildings in the mountains.

There is a cable car you can ride on the other side of the river. From the top of the mountain, walk about 20 minutes to the White Tower. From the top of the tower, you can have a panoramic view of Lanzhou City, and at the foot of the mountain is the Yellow River.

When the weather is nice, you can find a tea shop on the top of the mountain and enjoy the breeze while drinking tea and chatting. It is very pleasant.

Telephone

0931-8366114;0931-8360800

Time reference

1-3 hours

Transportation

1. Take bus No. 108/131/20/35 and get off at Jincheng Gujian Street (bus station), which is within walking distance.

2. Take bus 105/109/137/139 and get off at Shanqiao (bus station), enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Yellow River, and then walk across Zhongshan Bridge.

Tickets

Free

Opening hours

06:30-20:00 (summer); last admission time: 19:00 30 (Monday to Sunday, April 20th to October 31st)

07:00-19:00 (all day) (Monday to Sunday, April 19th of the following year) )

tips:

The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot

Attraction location

Bai Binhe Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province Tashan No. 1