Places to travel during the Spring Festival in Gansu

Places to visit during the Spring Festival in Gansu

It is rare to have a long holiday during the Spring Festival. So let’s get moving and travel! The following are the places to visit during the Spring Festival in Gansu that I have compiled for you. They are for reference only. I hope it can help you.

1. Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge (Zhongshan Bridge)

Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge, commonly known as "Zhongshan Iron Bridge" and "Zhongshan Bridge", is located on Binhe Road On the north side of the middle section, at the foot of Baita Mountain. The Yellow River Iron Bridge is not only an ancient bridge with a long history in Lanzhou, but also the first real bridge on the 5,464-kilometer Yellow River. Therefore, it is known as the "No. 1 Yellow River Bridge in the World." The predecessor of the Zhongshan Iron Bridge was the pontoon bridge built by Song Dynasty Duke Feng Sheng seven miles west of Lanzhou City in the 5th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372). In the 9th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1376), Deng Yu, the Duke of Wei, moved the pontoon bridge to 10 miles west. It is called "Zhenyuan Bridge"; in the 18th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1385), Yang Lian, the commander of Lanzhou Guard, moved the pontoon bridge to its current location. To this day, three cast iron bridge pillars "General Pillar" weighing 10 tons and 5.8 meters long remain. In the 33rd year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1907), the Qing government, with the suggestion of Lanzhou Daopeng Yingjia and the support of the Governor of Gansu Province, used 306,690 taels of silver from the treasury. With Ren Luo as technical guidance, the first iron bridge over the Yellow River, 233.33 meters long and 7 meters wide, was built. It was originally named "Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge" and was changed to "Zhongshan Bridge" in 1942.

2. Turgou National Forest Park AAAA

Turgou National Forest Park is located on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is the transition zone between the eastern Qilian Mountains and the Loess Plateau. The landscape is unique, the forest landscape is beautiful, and the scenery is natural and unique. It enjoys the reputation of "the danger of Huashan Mountain, the wonder of Jiuzhaigou, the beauty of Emei, and the tranquility of Qingcheng". The park is located on the bank of Datong River and has rich cultural landscapes. It can be said that "there are scenery to enjoy inside the park and scenery to borrow outside the park". It is an ideal place for sightseeing, scientific investigation, recuperation and rest. The park has a total area of ??5,848 hectares, an altitude of 1,998-3,165 meters, and a forest coverage rate of 79.2%, which has considerable development value. The predecessor of Gansu Liancheng National Nature Reserve was Gansu Liancheng Experimental Forest Farm. In 1951, the Liancheng Forest Guard Station of the Qilian Mountain Forestry Office was established, and after 1952 it was renamed the Liancheng Forest Management Station. In 1982, the Lanzhou Municipal People's Government established the Lanzhou Forest Ecosystem and Bird Sanctuary in the Zhulingou area of ??the reserve.

3. Shichuan Ancient Pear Garden AAAA

Shichuan has a long history, beautiful bells and graces, and outstanding people. It is a masterpiece nurtured by the Yellow River culture. Our ancestors have thrived here for thousands of years. In the Qin Dynasty, Meng Tian "rebuked the Huns in the northwest" and established it as an ancient battlefield; in the Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing "battled Gaolan" and built the Great Wall beacons; in the Song Dynasty, a castle was built and troops were garrisoned, so it was called Shizichuan The castle was later renamed Shichuan and is still in use today. The castle was rebuilt in the eighth year of Hongzhi in the Ming Dynasty. "Gaolan County Chronicle" of the Qing Dynasty listed Shichuan's "Liyuan Huaguang" as one of the ten scenic spots in Jincheng. A county magistrate in the Qing Dynasty once praised Shichuan Road: "The ground is full of rivers, and the trees are blooming all year round. Peach apricots rain, and willows smoke; people compete for boats at the mouth of the gorge in the morning and evening. The camels and stones are ancient, and the waterwheels are round; the stone gates have been at dawn for thousands of years. The towers are so picturesque, the Kui Pavilion stands on the top of the mountain; the scenery is as bright as the sky; who said there are no gods here? Taoyuan is not far away, as if it is in front of you. "Shichuan is about 20 kilometers away from Lanzhou in the east and 20 kilometers away from Gaolan County in the west. , with a total area of ??405 square kilometers and an average altitude of 1,500 meters, currently governs 9 administrative villages and has a population of 20,288. It has a humid climate, beautiful scenery, and is rich in fruits and vegetables. It is a famous "hometown of fruits and vegetables". The area of ??pear orchards in the territory exceeds 10,000 acres, including 3,939 acres and 11,939 ancient pear trees that are over a century old. The existing ancient pear trees have towering green covers and are full of vitality. Being in the pear orchard is like entering a "green oxygen bar", which is refreshing and refreshing.

4. Waterwheel Expo Park AAAA

The Yellow River that has been flowing slows down in the Lanzhou section, and broad fertile land has accumulated on both sides of the bank. The creaking sound, like the thump thump thump thump thump of the Yellow River, connects the past and the present. According to legend, as early as summer time, prosperous agriculture, animal husbandry and fishery began in Lanzhou. From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Han and Tang Dynasties, irrigation was quite developed. The waterwheel invented by Duan Xu, a native of Lanzhou, was already in his hometown day and night during the Ming Dynasty. From then on, the waterwheel not only served as an advanced production tool, but also became the second scenery of Lanzhou. Year after year, waterwheels line up along both sides of the Yellow River, facing Baita Mountain, Wuquan Mountain and Gaolan Mountain in the distance, making Lanzhou full of charm. Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park, on the newly built South Yellow River style line, consists of Waterwheel Park, Waterwheel Square, and Cultural Square. It is a tourist attraction with the theme of promoting Yellow River culture. In the Waterwheel Garden, the Yellow River is surging, the waterwheel is long, the canals are winding, and the flowers, plants and trees are scattered in an orderly manner. There are also small bridges in the Waterwheel Park, with flowing water and homes, giving it a completely urban village look. Nowadays, Lanzhou's waterwheel manufacturing skills have been selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage recommendations. The Waterwheel Park was built in 1994, covering an area of ??14,500 square meters, and was built by Gao Qirong, a special-grade carpenter from Jingyuan County.

5. Qingcheng Ancient Town AAAA

Qingcheng Ancient Town, known as the "elegant place", is located at the foot of Chonglan Mountain in the north of Yuzhong County, 110 kilometers away from Lanzhou , Baiyin 30 kilometers, Yuzhong County 54.2 kilometers.

It has a total area of ??138.04 square kilometers, jurisdiction over 14 villages and 71 villager groups, a total population of 21,200, and 14,400 acres of cultivated land. The terrain here is high in the south and low in the north, with an altitude of 1,450 meters. The terrain is in a long and narrow strip. The Yellow River flows through the north, making it a typical Yellow River Valley. The climate is mild and water resources are abundant. It is suitable for growing fruits and vegetables, and is especially famous for its green tobacco. Since ancient times, the economy has been developed, and with the help of the Yellow River water transportation, Lanzhou has become an important transportation route to the north and a commodity distribution center. What is particularly commendable is that the rich traditional culture accumulated here due to its ancient and long history has made Qingcheng Town a unique Feng Shui treasure land in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. According to the ancient history, "Gansu General Chronicles", "Lanzhou Prefecture Chronicles", "Gaolan County Chronicles", "Yuzhong County Chronicles" and "Jin County Chronicles" records: Qingcheng was built by Di Qing, the general of the Song Dynasty, when he was promoted to the governor of Qinzhou to patrol the border. "History of the Song Dynasty·Biography of Di Qing" also records: "During Baoyuan Dynasty, Yuan and Wu rebelled. Qing was the commander of Yanzhou. With his merits, he moved to the west to be the deputy consul-general. He was promoted to the governor of Qinzhou and the general manager of Jingyuan Road. He made strategic moves. "

6. Wuquanshan Park AAAA

Located at the northern foot of Gaolan Mountain on the south side of Lanzhou City, it is a famous park with a history of more than 2,000 years. tourist attraction. The park's scenic spots are mainly composed of five famous springs and ancient Buddhist buildings. It is more than 1,600 meters above sea level and covers an area of ??267,000 square meters. There are more than 10 architectural groups dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with more than 1,000 rooms, and a construction area of ??more than 10,000 square meters. It is a large scale. The park has undulating hills and ravines, lush trees, and a quiet environment; the temple buildings are built according to the mountains, and the corridors and pavilions are connected in an orderly manner. Wuquan Mountain is named after the five springs of Hui, Nectar, Moon, Mozi and Meng. At the top of Wuquan Mountain is a group of ancient buildings. Straight up from the mountain gate along the middle passage, there are Butterfly Pavilion, King Kong Hall, Mahavira Hall, Wanyuan Pavilion, Wenchang Palace, Dizang Temple, Qianfo Pavilion and other ancient temples arranged along the mountain. They are stacked on top of each other and connected by stone steps, pavilions and corridors. The two wings of the middle peak are East and West Longkou. Five springs are arranged in an arc along the line from East Longkou to Wenchang Palace and West Longkou, hanging on the mountainside. The springs are connected by stone-stepped trestles and four corridors of pavilions. Wuquan Mountain was turned into a park in 1955. The original pavilions and pavilions have been renovated. After greening and construction, the park has winding paths and has become an important tourist attraction.

7. Xinglong Mountain AAAA

It is located five kilometers southwest of Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City and 60 kilometers away from Lanzhou City. In ancient times, it was named "Qiyun Mountain" because "there are often endless white clouds". As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty, it had become a place where Taoists dug caves for practice. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, it was renamed "Xinglong Mountain" with the meaning of revival. In the 1950s, there were more than 70 pavilions and temples and 24 scenic spots in the mountain, making it a Buddhist and Taoist resort. Xinglong Mountain is the closest national forest park to Lanzhou City. The main peak consists of two east and west peaks. The east peak "Xinglong" is 2,400 meters above sea level, and the west peak "Qiyun" is 2,500 meters above sea level. At present, Qiyun Peak has Hunyuan Pavilion, Chaoyun Temple, Leizu Hall and other palaces and pavilions; Xinglong Peak has Erxiantai, Taibai Spring, Big Buddha Hall, Xisong Pavilion, Drop Tears Pavilion and other scenic spots. According to historical records, in 1227 AD, Genghis Khan's coffin was transported to Xinglong Mountain and secretly hidden in the Great Buddha Hall; it was moved to Ta'er Temple in Qinghai in August 1949; in 1954, it was welcomed back by the People's Government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and placed in Yikezhao. The newly built Genghis Khan dormitory in Yijinhuoluo Banner.

8. Shidong Temple AAA

Shidong Temple Scenic Area mainly consists of a main body and four functional parks. One main body is Shidong Temple, and the four functional parks mainly include leisure and vacation park, folk culture park, commercial and residential park, and Dongshan Greening Park. Shidong Temple is located about one kilometer southeast of Gaolan County, at the junction of the county town of Lanbai Expressway, leaning on mountains to the east, streams to the west, connected to the county town to the north, and Bailan Expressway to the south, less than 40 kilometers away from Lanzhou City. Shidong Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty and was called "Shikong Hula" in the old days. In the 44th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1705), it was developed into a Buddhist temple with pavilions on the back, carved beams and painted columns, and colorful walls on the eaves. It is so magnificent that it was called "Shikong Temple" or "Shigong Temple" at that time. In the 28th year of the Republic of China, it was renamed "Shidong Temple" to this day. Two temples were built based on a natural stone cave on the east mountainside, divided into upper temple and lower temple. The two temples are about 500 meters apart and echo each other from a distance, which is very spectacular. The main buildings include Shanmen, Thousand-Hand Buddha Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Wenchang Palace, etc.

9. Wuyishan AAA

Wuyishan Forest Ecological Tourism Zone is located in the frontier area of ??Beishan Mountain in Lanzhou City, 1.5 kilometers away from the center of Lanzhou, connected to Baita Mountain, and has convenient transportation. The elegant environment makes it an ideal place for leisure and entertainment for Lanzhou citizens. Wuyi Mountain faces the Yellow River and is backed by mountains. It faces the city across the river and is within easy reach of the citizens. The terrain here is open, with green trees, branches full of fruits, blooming flowers, bonsais, and grass. You can stroll in the garden, fish in the fish pond, taste tea in the forest, drink in the pavilion, or Dancing on the dance floor, or singing loudly in the card hall... The total area of ??Wuyi Mountain is 89.1 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of 72.5%. There are evergreen coniferous tree species, deciduous broad-leaved tree species, economic forests, flowering shrubs, vines, flowers, bonsai, etc. Different plant communities and seasonal changes constitute a good and stable environment. Artificial forest ecological environment. There are many varieties of seedlings and flowers here. Flowers are planted along the valley roads, on the mountainside terraces, and on the mountain tops, forming a complete viewing route. It is a unique garden and flower viewing area in Lanzhou City.

Entering the park, the first thing you see is a unique European-style mountain gate. The mountain gate has a unique shape, antique style, elegant and solemn. The garden road is lined with green trees like umbrellas and flowers like brocade. Crossing the garden road into the villa, you will see lush lawns, and once you enter the garden gate, you will see another scene.

10. Longtoushan Forest Ecological Tourism Area AAA

Lanzhou Longtoushan Forest Ecological Tourism Area has been promoted to a national 3A-level scenic spot. Longtoushan Forest Ecological Park is located in Dashaping, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City No. 126 Six Kilometers is the country's first forest ecological park built by the Taohe Forestry Bureau with huge investment, the country's first halal ecological park, and the province's first large-scale pollution-free, pollution-free, food standardization, catering and leisure integrated Catering business. The total operating area is 10,000 square meters, with more than 50 private rooms of different styles and more than 50 terraces shaded by greenery, which can accommodate 1,500 people for dining at the same time. It is fully designed and managed by Mr. Xia Yan, a nationally renowned garden design master. The park is equipped with a pure water supply system, air water curtain filtration system, air replacement system, suitable temperature, first-class sanitary conditions, and the park environment is first-class in the city. The main halal cuisines we operate include: Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Northeastern cuisine, north-south seafood and local cuisine, etc. Large parking lot with 200 parking spaces. Longtoushan Forest Ecological Park allows guests to eat safely and with confidence; eat healthily and taste tastefully.

Introduction to Gansu

Gansu, referred to as "Gan" or "Long", is a provincial-level administrative region of the People's Republic of China and the provincial capital of Lanzhou City. Located in the northwest region of China, it connects to Shaanxi in the east, Xinjiang in the west, Sichuan and Qinghai in the south, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia in the north, and borders Mongolia at the northwest end. It is located between 32°11′-42°57′ north latitude and 92°13′-108°46′ east longitude, with a total area of ??425,800 square kilometers.

The terrain of Gansu is long and narrow, with complex and diverse landforms, including mountains, plateaus, plains, river valleys, deserts, and Gobi. It is surrounded by mountains and ridges, and the terrain slopes from southwest to northeast. Gansu is located at the intersection of three major plateaus: the Loess Plateau, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Inner Mongolia Plateau. Its climate types from south to north include subtropical monsoon climate, temperate monsoon climate, temperate continental arid climate and plateau mountain climate.

As of the end of 2020, Gansu Province has jurisdiction over 12 prefecture-level cities, 2 autonomous prefectures, 17 municipal districts, 5 county-level cities, 57 counties, and 7 autonomous counties; November 1, 2020 The province's permanent population at zero hour was 25,019,831; in 2021, Gansu Province achieved a regional GDP of 1.02433 billion yuan, an increase of 6.9% over the previous year at constant prices.

As of November 21, 2020, all 75 impoverished counties in Gansu Province have removed themselves from the list of impoverished counties.

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